Pro Tips for Envisioning a Colour Palette in Your Empty New Home

Moving into a new home is an exciting opportunity to explore your decor options.

One of the most crucial elements in getting your new home just right is choosing a colour palette that will work across styles and architectural designs. We show you how to picture your new empty home with splashes of colour, ultimately creating your dream canvas. 

How do I find a colour palette for my house? 

When buying any new residential property, the goal is to make it feel like a home. You want an extension of your personality and an effortless representation of the life you plan on living here. A home feels most natural when its interiors and colours mesh seamlessly to provide an organic meeting of the minds. When selecting a colour palette you think would work best, consider the key factors of your lifestyle and the design of your house.

Get inspired by flipping through countless interior magazines or trawling Seeff Homestyle’s online archives for the ultimate boost in your decorating abilities. Find an image you would like to recreate and begin curating your home to look as close to that as possible, with your unique additions Creating a mood board on Pinterest or collating images in a special folder will help you visualise the end result. It is a powerful tool for helping you pick the colours you like best and even put together combinations you never would have thought of in the first place. 

What is the three-colour rule in interior design? 

The three-colour rule theory states that your dominant colour should make up 60% of your design, the secondary colour should be 30% and the accent colour is allowed to provide 10% of a colour pop. This is a foolproof method to achieving a chic, easy-on-the-eye colour palette. Decorating with three colours in mind may sound simple, but getting the correct balance is tricky if the colours don’t complement each other. This is why it’s important to think of classic colours as your dominant and secondary colours and accent colours as your final cherry on top. It will make it easier to change and adapt as trends change and your taste differs. 

How can I make the colours in my house flow well together? 

Are you looking for a colour scheme that works across the house or in individual rooms? To possess that luxurious interior vibe of top-notch designers and celebrities, pick a colour palette that can harmoniously complement all aspects of the house. Lighting in each room can affect how colours and fabrics interact with each other. Rich hues work well with fabrics like velvet, satin and leather. It adds depth to rooms and can be used throughout the home. Lighter colours that absorb light and make it seem airy and translucent work well with fabrics such as chiffon, cotton, and linen. 

Picture your home with your furniture before paint 

To replicate the aesthetic you’ve envisioned in your mind, select the key pieces of furniture you absolutely must have in your home. It will be easier to choose different paint, wallpaper and flooring colours around it and will emphasise your furniture or artwork as the focal point. When picking feature walls or stand-out design elements in your home, they are usually an accent colour or more subtle highlighted in the primary colour, but in a contrasting texture to the rest of the home. Think stone, marble or floor-to-ceiling mirrored walls. 

When swatching colours or comparing shades, keep your options up for a few days to see how they make you feel. Cohesiveness in your colour palette will ensure you achieve a home that is designed to showcase your individuality. For more ideas on how to turn your property into an oasis, peruse our in-depth articles and contact us today to find the perfect home. 

Author: Seeff Property Group