258253 597 House & Garden Interior Decoration General Decoration true Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:30:09 -0700 color,home,house,decorating,theory,using,interior,design,aesthetics,walls,furniture,painting,room,space How To Use Color Theory When Decorating Your Home http://www.howcast.com/videos/258253-How-To-Use-Color-Theory-When-Decorating-Your-Home http://www.howcast.com/videos/258253-How-To-Use-Color-Theory-When-Decorating-Your-Home/edit approved 0 Tamara_Koczara http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 74 97164 1 0 Step Study color theory Study color theory using a color wheel. Two colors opposite on the wheel are considered harmonious, as are three colors that form a triangle and four that form a rectangle.

]]> 97165 2 0 Step Go shopping Pick out linens, material swatches, decorations, furniture, and flooring. Get swatches of your favorites and carry them with you on shopping trips. Ask for help from the salespeople, some of whom may be interior designers.

]]> 97166 3 0 Tip Clipping ideas from magazines and watching home decorating television shows are a great way to learn about color theory.

]]> 97167 4 0 Step Bring the color wheel with you when you shop Bring the color wheel with you when you shop. The visual representation of the color wheel will help you understand why different color combinations clash while others harmonize.

]]> 97168 5 0 Step Decide on a color scheme Choose your favorite coordinating items and decide on a color scheme. Monochromatic uses various shades of the same color; complementary uses two colors opposite each other on the wheel.

]]> 97169 6 0 Step Pick out paint Choose your paint color. Paint comes in an infinite array of colors and finishes and is available at home improvement stores.

]]> 97170 7 0 Tip Make a small room look bigger by using a light paint color.

]]> 97171 8 0 Step Lay out your options Arrange your final samples in your home. Make sure you like how they look at different times of the day. Then, let the decorating begin.

]]> 97172 9 0 Fact Did you know? Sir Isaac Newton developed the first color wheel.

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