Choosing the Perfect Colour Palette for Your Home

There are many variations of colour schemes you can choose from. Where you opt for a current popular colour or create your own palette, you have creative freedom. Before jumping to colour swatches and choosing your furniture, there are some things you should consider: 

1. Is there anything you can't change? If there is, you will have to design your colour palette to complement it. 

2. What is each room's purpose? If you are picking colours for your bedroom, you might want calming and relaxing colours rather than bold ones. 

3. Where should neutrals go? Neutral colours are a great base to any palette and incorporating these into each room can create an aesthetically pleasing look.

But, how do you choose the perfect colour palette for your home? 

Kitchen Colour Schemes

Your kitchen can be the heart of your home. They are a space for cooking, entertaining and gathering. Some ideas for kitchen colour schemes are: 

• White and grey: This is a classic and timeless combination. It gives a modern and clean look to your kitchen. Adding grey bar stools to your kitchen can add a sophisticated look to your room. 

• Earth tones: Shades of beige and brown bring a sense of warmth to your kitchen. Pairing these with wooden elements can showcase your natural aesthetic.

• Bold blue and white: A strong blue coloured bar stool against a white kitchen can make a bold statement. It can also make a great contrast and liven your space up.

Home Office Colour Schemes

A well-designed home office can boost your productivity and create a pleasant working environment. There are a range of colours you can choose from including: 

• Calm blues and greens: These colours are known for their calming effects. Adding a soft blue or green office chair into your room can reduce stress and increase focus. 

• Add a pop of colour: Using a neutral base such as white, grey or beige and adding a pop of colour can make your home office looking professional and lively.  A pink office chair is a great way to add colour and a statement to your space. 

Dining Room Colour Schemes

The dining room is a place for gathering and enjoying meals. Your colour scheme should create a welcoming atmosphere. There are many different colour scheme for your dining room, som popular choices are: 

• Reds and burgundy: These colours are associated with stimulating your appetite  and conversation. Adding a red chair into your dining room can make it feel warm and inviting. 

• Black and white: A black and white colour scheme can create a modern dining space. Use black furniture and white for the walls to maintain balance. 

• Natural greens and browns: Brining in colours from nature such as sage green and earthy brown, can create a relaxed dining environment. These can come in a range of shades so you can also subtly mix and match your dining chairs. 

Create Your Own Colour Palette for Your Home

Choose a Neutral Colour

Neutrals are split into warm and cool tones. Warm neutral colours suit chairs that have undertones of yellow, orange and red. Whereas, cool neutrals compliment chair colours such as green, blue and purple. 

Choose a Bold Colour

Bold colours are strong and vibrant making them a good way to make a statement. Bold colours such as blue, red and orange work best when they are with colours that complement them. 

Choose a Colour That Matches Your Bold Colour

Your bold colour needs a friend. Choose another colour that matches well, often the same bold colour but in a lighter shade. This is a safe way to make a statement without it standing out too much. 

Choose an Accent Colour

Accent colours are a great way to balance your colour scheme. They can be used in smaller quantities so it doesn't overpower your main colour palette. Some ideas for accent colours are blue and yellow, orange and egg, grey and gold.

Transform Your Home with Lakeland Furniture

Whether you have moved into your new home or just looking to refresh your current one, having the right colour palette is important. Discover a full range of dining chairs, office chairs and bar stools. For any question, get in touch with our friendly team.