Decorating with Color 101

Here at Heaven's Gate Home and Garden, we love color! Every color adds a certain personality and impact on the mood of a room. Have you always loved a certain color, but weren't sure how or where to use it? Here are some ideas on how to better understand the impact of certain colors and to inspire you to go ahead and try them out. Be bold, live life in color!



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Red: Always dramatic, reds are ideal for dining rooms and entryways where the colors can provide a regal yet welcoming feel.

• Strongest color in the spectrum
• Has the greatest emotional impact
• Resonates with passion, romance, energy and courage
• Known to stimulte appetite and conversation

Brown - Great for accent pieces, such as draperies, pillows and rugs, adding that touch of class and sophistication.

• Associated with taste and sophistication
• A sensual color
• Seen as confident, yet restful and quiet
• The comfort of brown will work for just about everyone

Orange - Great for accents, such as pillows and throws, adding that splash of cheerfulness, or bring out that extrovert in you and try a full-size rug in orange.

• Paired with blues or purples, a spicier orange can be dramatic.
• Exotic when paired with reds and deep warm greens.
• Exuberant, extroverted, active and always cheerful.

Yellow - Add a touch of sunshine to any room and feel the warmth. Great for kitchens, to start your day out, or to brighten up the laundry room to lift your mood.

• Works in almost any room, but don't underestimate it's intensity
• Brighter and stronger yellows are said to increase attentiveness
• Brightens areas with little sunshine
• Radiates warmth and energy

Neutrals - Great for bathrooms, hallways or studies.. places where you want calm, peace and comfort, where you do not want to draw attention to.

• The true neutrals are white, gray and black, however can be any color in a low-intensity shade
• There are warm and cool neutrals
• Use neutrals to accentuate color or texture in your decorating.

Purple - A touch of purple can go a long ways, great for accent pieces, such as pillows or vases. Purple and pinks are favorites of little girls, bringing out their femininity.

• Has a powerful connection with our romantic, sensual and inrospective sides.
• When slightly redder, purple is vivacious and exciting.
• When slightly bluer, it's as restful as a sunset

Blue - An inherently calming color, a crisp hue of blue can transform a room into a serene oasis that reflects the tropical waters of the ocean or the grandeur of a beautiful clear skyline.

• Creates a sense of calm and tranquility
• Associated with spas, vacations and the many ways to pamper a hectic lifestyle.
• Beautiful way to add clarity to any color scheme.
• Blues with a little more yellow are as soothing as a seaside retreat.

Green - Bring the great outdoors into your home by using mossy mid-toned greens or "smudged" brown-greens. As a soothing color or a dramatic contrast to lighter furnishing, green holds universal appeal.

• Soothing because it reminds one of nature and health.
• A darker green has been said to promote concentration.
• A light green is a fresh neutral.
• Popular color for the home because it's warm and cool at the same time.

Be sure to visit us at http://www.heavensgatehomeandgarden.com/ for all your decorating needs. Heaven's Gate Home and Garden carries fabulous rug and bedding lines, such as Company C, hip and trendy bath accessories from India Rose, and fun, whimsical rugs and pillows by artist Laura Megroz supplied by Chandler 4 Corners. We are a small website company with big customer service. You can call and talk to Sue anytime with any questions, or if you need any help with your decorating theme, we are always happy to help. enjoy ~ sue