Colour Blocking 102 - Warm and Cool Colours
Warm Colours These colours are found abundantly in nature, and their warmth gives a cosy feel to a room. Dominant warm colours don’t work well in bedrooms but are best suited for rooms where people socialise, for instance: Living rooms Dining rooms Entertainment areas Kitchens Restaurant Theatres Lighting for warm colours It’s essential that the correct lights are used to enhance the warmness of the colour. Yellow lights go best with darker shades of warm colours White lights go best with lighter shades of warm colours Cool Colours Cool colours are inspired by the sea, grass and sky, and lend serenity to any room. They are best suited for Bedrooms Living rooms Hospitals and clinics Lighting for cool colours The right lighting can enhance the soothing effect that cool colours have. Keep these tips in mind when choosing your lights. Abundant natural light retains the freshness of cool colours White lights, especially in the evening, bring out the...