| When you walk into a home, the first thing you notice is the color. Colors set the mood, create balance, and reflect personality. But choosing the right shades for your interiors isn’t easy—too bright can feel overwhelming, too dull can make spaces lifeless. At OAK Architecture & Interior, we help homeowners create the perfect blend of comfort and style with smart color selections.
In this blog, let’s explore designer-approved tips for selecting interior colors that transform your house into a beautiful, balanced home.
1️ Understand the Psychology of Colors
Colors affect emotions and energy. Before choosing, think about the vibe you want:
• White & Beige – Calm, minimal, and spacious
• Blue – Peaceful, perfect for bedrooms
• Green – Natural, refreshing, stress-free
• Yellow – Energetic, ideal for kitchens/dining
• Grey – Modern, neutral, professional
• Red – Bold, passionate, use in accents only
???? Designer Tip from OAK: Avoid overusing dark shades in small rooms—they make spaces feel cramped.
2️ Consider Natural Light
Lighting plays a huge role in how a color looks.
• Rooms with good sunlight: Try cool colors like blue or green.
• Rooms with low light: Use warmer tones like beige, cream, or light yellow.
???? Tip: Always test paint samples on walls and check them at different times of the day before finalizing.
3️ Start with a Base Color
Pick a primary base color for your home and build around it.
Example: Soft beige walls + wooden flooring + pastel highlights.
???? OAK Interior Trick: Keep ceilings and trims white or light to add height and openness.
4️Use the 60-30-10 Rule
Professional designers often use this simple formula:
• 60% – Main wall color
• 30% – Furniture / secondary shade
• 10% – Accent color (pillows, curtains, art)
???? This rule ensures balance and avoids cluttered looks.
Match Colors with Functionality
Each room has a purpose → match colors accordingly.
• Living Room: Warm + inviting (cream, grey, soft pastels)
• Bedroom: Calm + relaxing (blue, lavender, sage green)
• Kitchen/Dining: Energetic (yellow, terracotta, mint green)
• Kids Room: Playful (peach, aqua, soft pinks)
• Office/Study: Focused (light grey, soft green, muted blue)
Add Accents & Textures
Instead of bold colors everywhere, use:
• Accent walls
• Wallpapers
• Wooden panels
• Textured paint finishes
???? This creates depth without overwhelming the space.
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