For a more luxurious looking home, try using these colors

by Mark Bennett

January 01, 2024

For a more luxurious looking home, try using these colors
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When it's time to choose a colored paint for the rooms in your home, you may be undecided about what's best; the color for each room is a personal matter, but at the same time, it needs to be in harmony with the rest of the house. For this reason, when assigning a color to your a room, you first need to ask yourself what purpose the room itself serves.

Some color combinations create a relaxing and calming atmosphere, while others give off energy. So, if you only have a limited budget, how can you create a luxurious atmosphere in your home? Well, there are certain color combinations that will give you an elegant and refined look - and not cost an arm and a leg!

Let's check out what the experts have to say:

1. White

1. White

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White is a timeless classic when you want to convey an feeling of elegance and refinement. Choose different shades of white to highlight works of art and/or other decorative elements. White will also make a room appear brighter and more spacious.

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2. Blue

2. Blue

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The different shades of blue are very versatile and help to enrich any space, especially the darker tones of blue. Perfect for kitchens, blue goes well with metal fixtures and fittings and "woody" colors. Using the different shades of blue is a great way to add feelings of elegance and luxury to your rooms.

3. Green

3. Green

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Green - especially on the darker end of the spectrum - gives depth to the areas its used in. It also goes well with blue (see above). Green-toned furnishing accessories, lush plants or green-painted walls will give any domestic environment a more refined, classy atmosphere.

4. Warm neutrals

4. Warm neutrals

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Similar to white (see above), neutral colors in warm shades can also help you add elegance and sophistication to your rooms. These shades include ochre, caramel, beige and brown - perhaps combined in graduated levels and layers, for example.

5. Terracotta

5. Terracotta

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Inspired by the earth itself, terracotta is a color that speaks to opulance and richness. Despite being a neutral color, terracotta is very popular with interior designers due to its close (material) connection with nature. Use for flooring and/or furnishing accessories, terracotta goes will with all the neutral colors in the spectrum.

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6. Black

6. Black

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Finally, black is the right choice for those who want to be bold with their decor. Perfect in a very bright room, black will create the impression of refinement and luxury when combined with other high-quality materials, such as marble. Finally, black can hide defects very well, enhancing the perfection of a room.

Which colors will you go for for your home?

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