Our answer may be surprising.

“When livening up your space, always use bright, cheerful colours, and always make an impact!” Said no thoughtful interior consultant. Ever.

There we have it. That’s the worse colour scheme advice we’ve ever heard. Especially if the homeowner happens to be a quiet private person in real life, the gregarious interior might make them feel less at home.

So, how should you colour your home?

Here are helpful hints for picking colours to decorate your home. These techniques will help make your home a place where you feel at ease.

White and neutral tones are an ideal backdrop to make a work of art or tapestry stand out;
Neutral tones should be applied when a space is overloaded architecturally, or when we want something to fade into the background;
Neutral tones age well. Use them where you do not see yourself redecorating or touching up very often. If your intention is to specifically create an aged effect, that works too;
Variations of neutral tones are ideal for small rooms;
White and neutral tones are a great way of combining different decorative styles as they act as a neutral transition between one style and another;
Grey metal or concrete – two neutral tones, are especially apt for creating a modern ambiance with a cutting edge feel;
Textured neutral tones, like limestone or temperate paint, are perfect for creating a rustic effect;
Neutral-tone fabrics, carpets, curtains, or tapestries are a great addition to the house because they go well with many colors;
If you want a room steeped in neutral tones to seem livelier, consider introducing a few dramatic color touches. Dark colors, even black, may be a good solution;
A neutral tone is perfect for painting a wall or door that you want to be inconspicuous.

If you haven’t already guessed, we’re a big advocate of neutral tones.

Neutral tones are especially practical in the world of decoration because their neutrally means they can easily work with other colours. Many neutral tones are associated with natural materials, stone, earth, wood, straw, sand or with artificial materials such as metal, glass or concrete.

Take some time to find the colour scheme that best suits your personality.