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Learn about color by emersing yourself in it.

The only way to learn about color is by emersing yourself into it. Reading articles, magazines, books, looking at examples and critiquing them. Look at why some schemes work and why others fail.

Don't just say "YUCK I don't like that one! "

Think about why you don't like it, does it have too many colors,is there not enough texture, is it too flat, too bright, too strong? Then think about what you would do with color in that same space.

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Below are some articles to guide you into making your own color decisions by teaching you the principles behind color. There are also some that are just plain color fun!

Color Contrast

Reviewing good black and white photographs is an ideal way to recognize contrast. The tonal contrasts portray the detail. In comparison, looking at a bad example of a black and white photograph will tend to look ........

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 The designer wanted to highlight the intricate cabinetry in this kitchen choosing a dark charcoal for the walls, and floor to contrast with the cream on the cabinets making them the dominant feature in the kitchen. Click here to read more.

Color Texture and Pattern

Texture - this is the visual or tactile surface characteristic of something, be it fabric, timber carpet or glass. Tactile means that it is perceptible by the sense of touch. Every surface has a texture.

There are two types of texture – rough and smooth

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Choosing Color For Kitchens find out what colors suit different sized kitchens.

Color Balance

No matter what your color preferences are, bold or subtle, balance is the most important secret in achieving your desired effect.

It is also the most difficult to describe as it comes down to how your eye perceives the space.

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 The placement of the chairs in this symmetrical space creates a focal point without distracting from the view beyond. For more information about balance click here.


Color Tone

The lightness and darkness of a color basically describes Tone.

The tone is affected by two parts – the value, the amount of black or white it contains and the intensity/saturation, the amount of color it contains. The combination of these.......

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 The best way to view tone is the same way as an artist, through half closed eyes. By doing this you can view the tonal range. Click here for more information on tone.
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