| When you start to design a room look for a source of | | | | Though you can still add a bit of your own style, this |
| inspiration first. This could be anything from something | | | | will give the room more individuality. |
| you've seen in a magazine, a certain time period or | | | | The first task is to decide on the main colours for the |
| something you've seen on a holiday abroad. It could | | | | room for the walls, ceiling, woodwork and the flooring. |
| even be some colours you saw on a piece of fabric, | | | | The lightest colour is usually used on the ceiling unless |
| or an art piece, anything that catches your eyes and | | | | you are trying to create a particular effect. The |
| that you could translate the colours into the room. | | | | second lightest colour is usually used on the walls, this |
| You could then have one main colour which will be | | | | could either be matt or have a slight sheen to it like silk |
| painted on the walls or you could try painting lighter | | | | paint, this is also more easy to remove marks from it, |
| versions of the same colour, this way some areas of | | | | more ideal especially if you have young children. But a |
| the room will be more prominent than others. Or you | | | | matt paint will give a more sophisticated look. If you |
| could use patterned wallpaper in the chosen colour | | | | want more light in a room then use a pale colour on |
| scheme rather than add another main colour, this way | | | | the walls with a reflective sheen to it. Gloss paint is |
| you will also add texture to the room. | | | | usually used on woodwork or areas where there is |
| If a classic period is chosen for the style of the room, | | | | more activity such as hallways and stairs. Leave the |
| then you will be restricted to use particular palettes of | | | | darker colours or the accent colours in the scheme for |
| colour. It is also better to combine the colours in the | | | | accessories. |
| tradional way to get the right effect in the room. | | | | |