Kristen Chuber of the painting-services company Paintzen presents a guide to living with color
BLACK. . .For a calming effect
- On trim, accent pieces and fixtures
- With bright colors
BEIGE. . . To make a room look warm and inviting
- On any surface
- With black and white, wood and other brown tones
NEUTRAL. . . To make a space feel large, open and airy
BLUE. . . To create a soothing effect
- In the bedroom to help you sleep
- With blue or contrasting colors
YELLOW. . . To impart lightness to a space
- On surfaces that don’t get much sunlight
- With white for an even lighter feel
RED. . . To add drama and energy to a space
- On the walls or as an accent
- To warm up cooler colors
PURPLE. . . When you want to be bold
- On any surface
- With other bright colors for drama or with gray for sophistication
WHITE. . . To conjure a sense of lightness and space, or to unify an eclectic room
- On walls to maximize these effects
- With black and white or bright colors
GREEN. . . When you want to use several colors in a room
