“I love to use tone on tone colors-monochrome is always an impactful way to infuse a space with any color. For example, we always love a clean white main bathroom palette, but in a powder room we want it to be memorable and make a statement!” – Genifer Sohr Interior designer and co-owner of Pencil & Paper Coĭan Mazzarini , Principal designer at BHDM Design Opt for complimentary color schemes While bold and darker palettes tend to add excitement and drama. Choose a soft serene color or clean white-and you are instantly relaxed and calm. “We really love how color can influence your entire mood and the vibe of a space. Pair this shade with natural textures and various plants as accents, and you've got yourself an instant sanctuary, ocean view optional.” – Ariel Okin Founder of Ariel Okin Interiors. Instead of "look at me!" the room will gently invite its guests to stay and linger for a while. Choosing a pale hue for your walls can create just as big of a statement as lipstick red or a lacquered aubergine, just in a different way. If you’re looking for a more relaxing vibe, try cool toned pastels light blues and greens evoke feelings of calm and relaxation, and provide a grounding element to spaces. “Don't be afraid to use color-it doesn't always have to feel busy or loud. Then 30% secondary palette, such as upholstery, textiles and so on and 10% should be left for the introduction of accent color, which could be a single piece such as a statement artwork or a cumulative 10% made up of smaller accessories like pillows, a lamp, and a vase.” – Will Taylorīlogger and author of Dream Decor: Styling a Cool, Creative, and Comfortable Home Wherever You Live.Īriel Okin, Founder of Ariel Okin Interiors Embrace subtle color Essentially, it’s a guide that says a room should be 60% primary (or base) palette, so all the main surface areas of the space - walls, ceiling, floors etc. They are also the official astrologers for ELLE magazine and MindBodyGreen and have written columns for Refinery29.“The 60-30-10 rule is a great way to balance color in a room. *Through their website,, Ophira and Tali help “bring the stars down to earth” with their unique, lifestyle-based approach to astrology. *Dubbed the “astrologers to the stars,” identical twin sisters Ophira and Tali Edut, known as the AstroTwins, are professional astrologers who reach millions worldwide through their spot-on predictions. Ruled by Neptune, the god of the sea, known for its foggy, illusionary qualities, a sea green, or misty purple are an easy energy match for Pisces. With Pluto, the god of the underworld, as its ruler, Scorpio is a natural fit with very dark and intense hues - read: black - that signify, like the sign, intensity, power, and control. They need colors that are very comforting and soothing, like they’re at the beach, near water, or a spiritual sanctuary of sorts." CancerĪ silvery, greyish blue with some reflective qualities create just the right energy for the sign that’s ruled by the moon. "Sensitive water signs tend to absorb everyone’s emotions, and they’re more respected because of it. Ruled by Uranus, a planet that spins on its side, Aquarius tends to give off an equally quirky, wacky vibe and gravitate to colors (and finishes) that reflects light in some way, like a vivid purple or indigo. Go for pretty pastel-like hues in blue, rose or light green. Though Libra is an air sign, it’s also ruled by the planet Venus, whose energy jives well with colors on the softer side of the color wheel. Fun, playful, eclectic, quirky, mod bright colors match their energy best. Give them a bright apple or spring green, yellow, orange or hot pink, Ophira suggests. These signs aren’t only into what’s of the moment, but generally thrive on movement, ideas and fun." GeminiĪ sign of communication, Gemini is quite the eclectic. "The trendiest colors are reserved for the air signs. Think: “old money” kind of hues like hunter green and navy blue, Ophira says. Unlike its fellow earth signs, Caps don’t mind a darker vibe. Capricorn is ruled by the planet Saturn, which exudes serious energy.
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