Using color in interior design

By Design of Your Life 5 Tips for

The Time for Color has Finally Come!

Interior design is finally moving away from grey everything all across the country and here are some tips for how to use color effectively.

1. Understand Color Theory

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1. Understand Color Theory

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2. Establish a mood

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3. be consistent

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4. 60:30:10 Rule

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5. DOn't forget texture

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Recap

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