Combining colours in an interior: how does that work?

Colours make a home fun, lively and cosy. But it is important that all those colours are well matched. That way, you create a cosy home that also feels incredibly atmospheric. With a clever use of colours, your sturdy furniture will come into its own even better. Do you find it difficult to make colour combinations in your home? Here are some tools that can help.

Use the colour circle

The good old trusty colour circle is an ideal starting point when you want to combine various colours. This circle tells you which colours ‘fight’ each other, and which colours complement each other. Have you found a beautiful red dining room chair in our home furnishings store? Look at the colour circle and see which two colours are right next to red. These are so-called harmonious colours that blend effortlessly together. The colour directly opposite red is the contrasting colour. This contrast can also be used as a colour combination, but keep in mind that this makes a strong statement.

The influence of light

The quantity of light in a room largely determines which colours will come into their own in your interior. Dark colours disappear completely in a very dark room, while light blue has little impact in a sun-drenched room. When making colour combinations be guided by the natural light in a room. Do you have a very dark room in your house, and do you want to make it feel a little lighter? Use soft colours, such as white, grey or colourful pastel shades. Does a space in your home feel a bit sterile and white? Go for some warmth by using colours such as dark blue, red or green.

Tonal combinations

When selecting robust furniture, have you found a beautiful sofa, chair or accessory in a striking colour? You can have that colour appear in different shades in your interior. This is also called a tonal colour combination. You can combine dark green industrial furniture with an even darker carpet and light green cushions. But do keep in mind that the appearance of the colours is the same. For example, an apple green cushion will be difficult to combine with a moss green sofa, as that colour is much brighter and more pronounced.