Color Harmonies -Basic techniques for creating color schemes

            A nice client asked me which color she could choose to have a contrast in her kids room.

Below are shown the basic color chords based on the color wheel.

	Complementary color scheme Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel are considered to be complementary colors (example: red and green). The high contrast of complementary colors creates a vibrant look especially when used at full saturation. This color scheme must be managed well so it is not jarring. Complementary color schemes are tricky to use in large doses, but work well when you want something to stand out. Complementary colors are really bad for text.
	Analogous color scheme Analogous color schemes use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They usually match well and create serene and comfortable designs. Analogous color schemes are often found in nature and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye. Make sure you have enough contrast when choosing an analogous color scheme. Choose one color to dominate, a second to support. The third color is used (along with black, white or gray) as an accent.
	Triadic color scheme A triadic color scheme uses colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color schemes tend to be quite vibrant, even if you use pale or unsaturated versions of your hues. To use a triadic harmony successfully, the colors should be carefully balanced - let one color dominate and use the two others for accent.
	Split-Complementary color scheme The split-complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, it uses the two colors adjacent to its complement. This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but has less tension. The split-complimentary color scheme is often a good choice for beginners, because it is difficult to mess up.
	Rectangle (tetradic) color scheme The rectangle or tetradic color scheme uses four colors arranged into two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers plenty of possibilities for variation. Tetradic color schemes works best if you let one color be dominant. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cool colors in your design.
	Square color scheme The square color scheme is similar to the rectangle, but with all four colors spaced evenly around the color circle. Square color schemes works best if you let one color be dominant. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cool colors in your design.

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Mother's Day

Here some simple ideas to make special a floral gift to your mom!!

You will just need few tulips, a vase, and the passion to show to your mom all your love!!

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STAGING WITH DARK WALL

Before

When I deal with a new staging project is always a challenge...new house, new community, new type of potential buyers...many factors to be fit together to succeed with the final sale in short terms and with maximum equities.
Look at "before" picture, here there was also big problem: DARK BROWN WALLS all over the house!!
I was shocked but this is the funny part of my job...never get discouraged, try a solution!

I can`t recommend a new "neutral" fresh painting because the house was just repainted in that color
chosen by the owner as "modern".

Nothing to do...I have to deal with that color.

After

Look at my "after" picture. I choose a combination of light grey shades for the couches, pillow and rug adding few accent of color in white and light blue in the accessories. The shine of steel and glasses of the table add light in the room. The whole set softened the darkness of the walls creating a feeling of classic elegance.