Over the last few years, green has become one of the most popular colors to decorate with, ideal for use in pretty much any room of the home – as we explore in our list of favorite green room ideas.ĭecorating with green can enhance our connection with the outside world and establish a welcoming indoor-outdoor feel in the home.
She says of the design, 'in this modern-day parlor room, we used harmonious tones of blue and cream to evoke an ambiance of formality while still being inviting and comfortable.' Various shades of blue have been used in this elegant parlor, designed by Margaret Ash Design, with the cream-painted walls and soft rug allowing for the colorful artwork and blue upholstery to capture the focus in the space. If you're exploring coastal decor ideas, swap out white for cream, as this will offer more warmth and a greater sense of balance with cooling blue tones. 'Blue married with cream can create a sophisticated, classic scheme that is great for a kitchen or 'thought heavy' areas such as a home office or library,' advises Helen Shaw, color expert at Benjamin Moore. Complementary colors are usually opposites, and sit directly across each other on the wheel, with cream positioned across from blue. The color wheel should always be explored when understanding what colors go together.
