Countless landlords and property owners forbid tenants from choosing to paint the interior or exterior of the homes they lease. If this applies to your rental situation, you’ll need resourceful methods to make the space your own. Working with the existing interior colors can be intricate, especially when selecting a cohesive color scheme. This guide shares approaches to enhance your living space stylishly.
Coordinating Colors Across Rooms Matters
During choosing a color scheme for your rental property, begin by taking time to walk through the house, noting which areas are visible from each space. You might sketch these notes out on a floor plan. This is essential because choosing a color scheme for a home isn’t solely about styling individual rooms. Rather, each room should coordinate with others to establish continuity throughout.
With your notes, you can design your color scheme in one of two ways:
- Start by choosing a base color for the largest room or main area. Evaluate the paint and flooring colors to find a suitable match. Neutral paint colors are advantageous because they pair well with many schemes. Note that warm neutrals like beige or cream differ from cool neutrals like gray, each with unique complementary colors. Attempting to mix warm and cool colors may disrupt the desired harmony.
- Alternatively, select a bold focus color to anchor your central living area. If you love vibrant hues, plan carefully to avoid excess. Choose furniture and accessories in colors that work well together, ideally using a single color with its shades (darker) or tints (lighter) of the same hue. This adds visual appeal while staying balanced, without overwhelming the senses.
Craft a Distinctive and Harmonious Atmosphere
While these approaches offer a solid start, there are other ways to choose a color scheme. If you’re inspired by a specific environment (the beach, for example), you can use the colors of that place to shape your palette. However, avoid making every room uniform. Keep connecting spaces relatively neutral to maintain flow but give every room in the house its own mood with coordinated tones. A floor rug with diverse hues in a hallway pairs well with combinations in the bedrooms, helping to create a sense of continuity without sameness.
If you’re uncertain about your color scheme, test the palette first. Arrange items to visualize how they look together, as lighting varies by room. Bring pictures or swatches when shopping to ensure new pieces align with existing colors.
Finally, choosing a color scheme for a rental home doesn’t have to be daunting. If you feel comfortable and enjoy the aesthetics, you’ve succeeded. Searching for the ideal rental property to style? Real Property Management Seacoast New Hampshireprovides exceptional rental property options in Hampton and nearby. Browse our listings or contact us at 603-343-2202 today!
Originally Published on June 19, 2020
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