Color.hailpixel.com · Swatch you doing? Kuler. Color Scheme Designer 3. Born Modern: The Life and Design of Alvin Lustig: Steven Heller, Elaine Lustig Cohen: 9780811861274: Amazon.com. Pantone: The Twentieth Century in Color: Leatrice Eiseman, Keith Recker: 9780811877565: Amazon.com. 27 examples of successful colour schemes. In last week’s design basics post, you read about the theory of colour - what colour is, how we perceive it, and how it works. Since colour is so important in interior design, I want to spend a few more words on colour schemes, and show you a few examples of rooms that feature a successful use of colour. Monochromatic colour scheme A monochromatic scheme uses different values (tints, shades, tones) of only one colour, with the possible addition of white, black, and grey.
Monochromatic schemes are easy to get right and can be very effective. Monochromatic schemes with large white areas give a fresh, serene look – e.g. white walls and ceiling, bleached timber floor, and furniture in variations of the same colour. Cool monochromatic schemes are soothing and peaceful, and make rooms appear larger than they really are. Warm monochromatic schemes are energetic and vibrant, and have more visual weight than cool schemes. Use black, white and grey to create elegant, calming interiors. Anatomy of Effective Color Palettes.