You can achieve color harmony in home decoration by complementing primary colors with secondary ones. Complement the main primary color in living room decoration with the secondary colors of the same shade and paint flat surfaces with the primary color and the niches with the secondary colors to achieve ultimate harmony. Of course, color harmony in the living room decoration is not all about wall paint. You will also have to choose suitable shades in all elements from curtains to carpets, furniture, and chandeliers. Color combinations at home are created by matching contrasting or harmonious colors. Before choosing the colors, decide on the ambiance you are looking for in your home decoration. Would you rather have a contrast of light and dark shades, or a combination of harmonious colors? Once you decide on that, you may check out your options to choose the style that best represents your taste.
Contrast of Complementary Colors Using light and dark shades together will create a contrast. Light shades are often preferred on flat surfaces while darker shades are preferred on indented surfaces. Often, paintings are hung on dark niche surfaces in living rooms, or such darker walls are reserved as the background for seating furniture. Choosing your seating furniture in a lighter shade that will contrast the dark niche surface will achieve color harmony in your living room. Combination of Harmonious Colors Harmonious colors are used frequently. Beige, white, cream, and gray go well with all colors. This means you can combine these shades with any color you like. Stronger colors, such as purple, red, green, orange, or blue, can only be used with harmonious colors. Colors such as blue, orange, and red are often preferred in home decoration as they are vibrant, and have a positive impact on mood. Orange and red are known for their positive psychological influence when used indoors. When choosing a secondary color to complement these striking colors, you should opt for a simpler pastel shade. You may choose lighter shades, like beige, cream, or white, to accentuate more vibrant colors like red or orange. If two vibrant colors together are used, one will overshadow the other.
