Contrast is an interior design principle that is constantly in designers’ minds when they’re selecting colors, furniture, objects, upholstery, and materials for a room, as it prevents ...

she recommends Sherwin-Williams Mysterious Mauve—a gray with violet undertones—for a livable take on contrasting purple. Or ...

It's why so many people hire interior designers, right ... and vibrant accent colors are being used to add contrast and dimension to the kitchen. This shift helps move away from the stark ...

But interior designer Tara McCauley thinks the ceiling contrast will be the next big thing. “Painting the ceiling a contrasting color from the walls—even just a pale grey—makes a room feel ...

“In interior design, a color palette is a combination ... wheel—i.e. red and green or yellow and purple—are complementary colors. These can work in a palette but will be high contrast ...

As Virginia-based interior designer and AD PRO Directory member Darlene Molnar notes, “Split complementary is a great way to add more color while remaining complementary.” Analogous colors are ...

Bethanye Carrigan, North Carolina-based interior designer and owner of Bethanye ... One technique to try is contrasting paint colors: If a room feels too wide, for instance, you can paint the ...