Clashing colors demand attention, with rooms that include them often seen as bold and challenging. On the color wheel, colors that sit opposite each other are considered contrasting, and therefore, in ...

Chromatics are compelling and psychological—and their impact is perhaps that much more poignant when using analogous colors. The color scheme is derived from color theory—the study of how hues connect ...

Forget expensive home renovations. The simplest and least expensive ways to unify your home is through well-selected paint colors. If you’ve tried your hand at home design, however, you know that ...

DIY decorators often get the furniture plan right and nail the neutrals but then cringe like the Cowardly Lion when choosing color. Afraid of making a mistake, we default to neutrals and maybe one ...

Like many do-it-yourself decorators, I’m always on the lookout for ways to bridge the gap between my limited skillset and the world of fine design. I look for what great designers know that the rest ...

Like many do-it-yourself decorators, I’m always on the lookout for ways to bridge the gap between my limited skillset and the world of fine design. I look for what great designers know that the rest ...

Color harmony, meaning the principle of colors working well together, is a significant component of design. Architects, designers and specifiers must strategically consider how colors will interact in ...

Even though Isaac Newton’s experiments and observations led to the development of the color wheel during the 17th century, his revolution in the understanding and application of colors continues to ...

To combine colors at home like a pro, use colors that live across from each other on the color wheel. (Dreamtime) Like many do-it-yourself decorators, I'm always on the lookout for ways to bridge the ...