Explore Colour
We can assist you with finding your perfect colour for your space – because whether it is your office, a commercial sales floor or your bedroom at home, it matters how you FEEL in each and every area you spend your time.
What is colour?
The perception of colour is a phenomenon of light. If you look through a prism (or a diamond!) you’ll notice that they divide into six colour families: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet.
When we see colours, they are a reflection of those colours on the surface of the pillow case or draperies or fabrics and even a reflection of the paint.
Have you ever found the perfect colour in our store and taken it home to see it looks totally different? That is because the colours change under different lighting. This happens more with tans, taupe’s, mauves, lilacs and greys.
Colour is one of the most dynamic ways to decorate your home.
It sets the tone and feel of a room and also ties together your furniture, artwork and accessories.
“Colour’s power to shape the way we feel about a room is almost magical. Consciously or unconsciously, very often it’s the first thing we notice. The wrong colour can almost literally repel us, whereas the right colour will immediately draw us in. Colour has the power to add character to a dull space, soften a harsh one, make a room feel warm or cold, intimate or expansive. – (Cite Benjamin Moore Colour Book)”
Colour is one of the most dynamic and transitional ways for you to reflect your personality in your home. It can rejuvenate your space simply by adding a splash of bright colour or change it into a relaxing oasis by painting it with a soft, subtle hue.
Colour has such a big impact on the way we feel, and yet picking the right one can be so challenging for all of us. It is such a personal decision and depends on our own tastes and vision for the space.
It is not just about light but it is also about passion. It evokes passion in us all whether we are colour phobic or embrace deep bights or bold tones and even neutrals.
Where do I start?
Consider what mood you would like to create, because colour can set an emotional tone for any room
Colour is about what you want the room to feel like. What part of the day do you spend the most time in there?
Is it the evening? If so, do you want it to be a deep and relaxing colour to rest? Or a light and cheerful colour to motivate action?
Is your family room a space where you have children full of energy but where you would like them to calm down and relax with the family? If it is, then you don’t want red! You will want to pick a softer colour that will not be too stimulating, such as Ranchwood (CC-500).
Ranchwood (CC-500)
Cochineal Red (CW-330) & Escarpment (CC-518)
