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The wall color is the "background board" of home style, and choosing the right one can make the space appear larger, brighter, and more upscale; Choosing the wrong one may be oppressive, vulgar, and even affect the mood of living. Many people are struggling with whether trendy colors will become outdated or dark colors will appear smaller. In fact, there is no standard answer for choosing colors, the key is to combine spatial conditions, functional requirements, and personal preferences. Today, with 3 core steps, we will teach you how to scientifically choose colors and easily create your ideal home!
1、 First, let's take a look at the "hardware conditions": the combination of lighting and space size determines the "upper limit" of color
Don't rush to look at the color chart before choosing a color. Observe the "innate conditions" in the color chart - light and spatial size, which directly determine which colors can be "held" and which will be "stepped on".
1. Lighting: Choose any bright room facing south, and avoid Class 3 colors in dark rooms facing north!
Strong light room (facing south/french window):
Advantages: With ample sunlight, it can handle almost all color schemes, especially suitable for low saturation Morandi colors, gentle cream colors, or a small amount of dark colors (such as gray green, navy blue) for local embellishment.
Avoid: pure cool white (prone to glare), high saturation bright red/yellow (easily tacky under direct sunlight).
Low light room (facing north/with small windows):
Preferred: Light colors (rice white, light gray, milk apricot, light pink), or light colors with "grayscale" (such as oat gray, milk tea color), which can reflect light and make the space more transparent.
Avoid dark colors such as dark brown, dark green, and pure black (absorb light to make the room darker); Cold toned blue, cold toned gray (easily showing "yin cold"); Large area fluorescent color (visual fatigue).
Lighting supplement: When choosing colors for low light rooms, remember to consider the color temperature of the lighting:
Warm light (2700K-3000K): paired with cream and light coffee colors to create a warm feeling;
Neutral light (4000K): paired with light gray and white, suitable for modern minimalist style, appearing clean.
2. Space size: Small units are stretched vertically, while large spaces are partitioned and tuned
Small space (≤ 15 ㎡, such as second bedroom, study):
Secret: Use a uniform light color (top and bottom) on the walls, brush white on the ceiling, visually "raising" the space; Avoid using dark waistline or color separation (which can easily cut space and appear crowded).
For example, light gray, rice white, and light milk tea colors, when paired with furniture in the same color scheme, create a more harmonious overall look.
Large space (≥ 20 square meters, such as living room, master bedroom):
Gameplay 1: Create a "focal wall" with dark colors (such as brushing dark green or gray blue on the sofa background wall), and use light colors on other walls to balance the sense of hierarchy;
Gameplay 2: Use low saturation color schemes throughout the house (such as light oat color, haze blue), paired with soft furnishings of different materials (wood, fabric, metal), high-end yet not monotonous.
Layer height (<2.7m):
Lightning protection: Wall color separation (light on top and deep on bottom) and dark ceiling will make it appear oppressive;
Tip: Brush the same light color scheme (such as milky white) on the walls and ceilings, weaken the "top wall boundary", and visually elevate the space.
2、 Press the "Function Area" again to select colors: colors affect emotions and are more comfortable to adapt to the scene
The functions of different spaces are different, and the emotional needs for colors are also different. The 5 core areas of the home make color selection more practical:
a living room
Core requirements: Bright, interactive, versatile
Recommended color schemes: rice white, light gray, milk tea color (basic versatile); Light green, light blue (fresh and natural); Oat color (warm premium)
Reminder for avoiding pitfalls: Avoid high saturation colors (such as bright red and yellow), which can cause visual fatigue
bedroom
Core needs: Sleep aid, relaxation, privacy
Recommended color scheme: low saturation warm colors (milk coffee, light pink, beige); Cool color tones (haze blue, gray green) (suitable for people who like quietness)
Avoiding pitfalls reminder: Large areas of deep purple and pure black (easy to suppress, affecting sleep)
Children's room
Core requirements: lively/gentle, eye friendly
Recommended color schemes: light blue (calm), light green (eye friendly), light pink (gentle); Decorate with bright color blocks (such as turmeric, orange) locally
Avoiding pitfalls reminder: Avoid large areas of fluorescent colors and highly saturated colors (stimulating nerves)
kitchen
Core requirements: clean, dirt resistant, and bright
Recommended color schemes: white, light gray, beige (clean and resistant to visual impact from oil stains); Light yellow (enhances appetite)
Reminder for avoiding pitfalls: Dark brown, dark green (visible dirt, difficult to clean oil stains)
toilet
Core requirements: Refreshing, spacious, moisture-proof
Recommended color schemes: white, light gray, light blue (visually expands space and appears clean)
Avoiding pitfalls reminder: Dark color (easy to appear damp and oppressive)
Advanced technique: Use color to 'correct' spatial defects
Narrow and elongated room: Brush dark colors (such as light coffee) on the short side walls, and light colors on the long side walls to visually shorten the distance;
Alien spaces (such as sloping roofs and corners): Use a uniform light color to weaken the abruptness and avoid complex patterns;
Dark bathroom: Wall painted white+glass shower room, equipped with mirror headlights to enhance brightness.
3、 Final decision on "style and combination": 3 formulas to create a sense of sophistication and reject "cheapness"
If you choose the right color, you still need to know how to match it to look high-end. Remember these 3 'golden pairing rules', even beginners can avoid making mistakes:
Rule 1: 60-30-10 principle (classic without error)
60% main color scheme: walls, large area furniture (such as sofas, wardrobes);
30% auxiliary colors: curtains, carpets, bedding;
10% accent colors: hanging paintings, decorations, and green plants.
For example, the main color is beige wall, the auxiliary color is light gray sofa, and the decorative color is turmeric pillow/green plant, which is refreshing and layered.
Rule 2: Matching shades of the same color scheme (secret to sophistication)
Choose a basic color (such as gray), use light gray for walls, medium gray for furniture, and dark gray for soft furnishings, and create texture through brightness changes to avoid monotony.
Suitable styles: modern simplicity, minimalism, wabi sabi style.
Rule 3: Balance between cool and warm colors (avoid being "too cold" or "too warm")
Cold toned walls (such as blue and gray): paired with warm light, wooden furniture, and warm toned soft furnishings (orange and beige) to balance the icy cold feeling;
Warm toned walls (such as creamy brown, light yellow): paired with metal lighting fixtures (silver, black) and cool colored decorative paintings to avoid being too dull.
Choosing colors to avoid pitfalls: 90% of people will make mistakes in these 5 things!
Blindly following the trend of "internet red": internet red (such as "dirty pink" and "haze blue") needs to be combined with one's own lighting. It is recommended to buy a "color card sample" first (brush it on A4 paper, observe it on the wall for 3 days, different lighting effects in the morning, middle and evening).
Color card selection can be directly applied to the wall: The color card has a small area and will appear darker (especially lighter) when applied to the wall. It is recommended to choose a color that is 1-2 degrees lighter than the color card.
Brush the same color throughout the house without layering: you can use different color codes (with varying shades of the same color scheme) on background walls, corridors, and other areas, or use "jumping colors" (such as light gray in the living room and light coffee in the master bedroom).
Ignore the concept of "top wall integration": when the floor height is sufficient (≥ 2.8m), the wall and ceiling should be painted in different colors (such as light gray on the wall and white on the top); When the floor height is low, the top wall appears taller with the same color.
High color saturation: Using high saturation colors (such as bright red and yellow) over a large area can cause visual fatigue. It is recommended to add "grayscale" (such as bean paste powder and olive green) to make it more durable.
The essence of choosing colors for home paint is to "serve life with colors" - to make small spaces appear larger, dark rooms brighter, bedrooms more conducive to sleep, and living rooms warmer. Don't worry about whether it's popular or not, combine your own lighting, space, and functionality, and use matching rules to create a "durable and comfortable" home.
