COLOURS FOR INTERIOR

DECORATION

Dr. Bhavya Khamesra

COLOUR WHEEL

COLOUR SCHEMES

Monochrome Using 1 colour

Eg. Blue colour

Complimentry Using colours on the opposite/ contrast parts of the

colour wheel

1 bright tone , 1 dull colour

Blue + orange

Split complimentry I colour + another colour on either side of the contrast/

opposite

Blue + yellow orange/ red orange

Analogous Using colours which are related

Colours which are side by side on the colour wheel

Blue + blue green/ blue violet

Triad Using 3 primary colours/ 3 secondry/ 3 tertiary colours

COLOUR SCHEMES

Monochromatic only one colour

Complimentary contrast colours ,opposite on colour wheel

Split complimentary using a colour with two colours on either side

Analogous related colours ,side by side on colour wheel

Traid 3 primary/ 3 secondary/ 3 tertiary

Complimentrysplit complimentry

triad

EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF COLOUR

Bright colours –

Red ,yellow, brown and darker shades are warm

and advancing colours. They may shorten the

length of the room if used on wall or shorten the

height if used on ceiling

Cool colours-

pale green, blue and other lighter shades tend to

make a small room larger.

Red, orange, yellow – warm and stimulating

Pastel shade - cooler and restful

Green - cool, soothing, pleasing effect

Pale blue - fresh and cool

Purple - richness

Brown/ dark shades - comfort

White- hygienic, peace but cold in appearance

COLOUR SCHEMES ACCORDING TO THE FUNCTION/

USE OF THE AREA

Rooms-

peace in room, use light colours , cream colours on

walls. Bright colours may be used on the soft

furnishings

Restaurant

relaxed atmosphere, go with the theme of the area

Lobby/ entrance -

should look inviting, bright colours are used

Bathroom

clean and hygienic

COLOURS UNITE THE AREA BUT IT IS

AFFECTED BY

The amount of light falling in that area

Curtains appear darker in the day when sunlight

falls from beside , but in night appears lighter

The type of surface

Rough surface appears darker then smooth

surfaces

The surrounding colours

Strong colours may imbalance colours