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:
Lighting for warm colours
It’s essential that the correct lights are used to enhance the warmness of the colour.
Cool Colours
Cool colours are inspired by the sea, grass and sky, and lend serenity to any room. They are best suited for
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.
The correct blend of warm and cool colours can make a room very beautiful. Here are some examples:
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Olabisi Tiamiyu
CEO Zhay Royal Collections
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 different shades ocolourscolours
The correct blend of warm and cool colours can make a room very beautiful. Here are some examples:
Olabisi Tiamiyu
CEO Zhay Royal Collections
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