Trying to choose interior color schemes for your new custom home? Not sure how to put together a coordinated color palette for a home that feels cohesive from room to room?
You’re in the right place! Weaver Custom Homes has been one of Ohio’s leading custom home builders for decades – so we’ve seen a lot of different approaches to decorating a house. And we’re always happy to share our expertise and insight with homeowners.
To help you settle on a cohesive interior design palette that creates the vibe you’ll love coming home to every day, we put together this guide. It outlines the 4 steps that will lead you to the right colors for bringing your interior design dreams to life, including:
- Gathering Inspiration
- Exploring Popular Design Styles
- Selecting a Color Palette
- Refining Design Choices
Use it to guide your search for the combination of hues that suits your lifestyle, tastes and personality for the long haul.
1. Gather Inspiration
Start by gathering lots of images that appeal to your visual tastes. You can do this digitally on a platform like Pinterest or go old school with poster board and hard-copy clippings. Try not to edit yourself initially – and keep yourself open to pictures that aren’t at all related to interior design! The point here is to discover which types of hues appeal to you the most, be they soft neutrals, vibrant jewel tones or something in between. Check out our Inspiration Gallery to see how other homeowners combined colors, textures and other design elements to create their ideal environment.
2. Explore Popular Design Styles
Choosing an interior design style for your home can help you narrow down color choices. That’s because some styles naturally gravitate toward specific color palettes. For example, a coastal design works best with cool interior color schemes, like shades of blue, gray and green. Of course, there’s always room for personal tweaks, especially with accent colors. Here’s a breakdown of 5 popular interior design styles and their main color companions:
Contemporary
Contemporary design is all about the current moment. At this point in the 21st century, that means a sense of timelessness with a fresh, open and uncomplicated vibe. See a great example in an architectural spotlight of contemporary home design that Weaver Custom Homes recently helped bring to life. Note the crisp black and white palette accented by natural materials like wood and glass with touches of fresh greenery and a few pops of color in the accessories.
Traditional
Looking to create a home design that will never go out of style? Traditional style might be for you! Think soft neutrals accented by rich shades of navy, forest green, burgundy or gold. The main difference between contemporary and traditional styles is the vibe: Contemporary homes emphasize minimalism and simplicity for a cleaner feel. Traditional homes favor a cozier, more lived-in atmosphere that emphasizes symmetry and comfort.
Mediterranean
The Mediterranean region is known for its coastal, European style sense. To achieve a Mediterranean color palette for your home, think of the azure waters, sandy beaches and spectacular sunsets glimpsed from locales like Barcelona, Marseilles, Naples and Athens. Those images translate to a balanced combination of warm and cool tones, like ecru walls paired with cobalt blue furniture and terracotta accents. For this design style, you might also want to consider your home’s exterior design because it can influence the choices you make inside the home. Cape Cod and ranch architectural styles dovetail most closely with a Mediterranean interior vibe.
Eclectic
Do you love pairing new and old furniture pieces with quirky artwork and decor items you pick up at thrift shops or antique stores? You’re probably already living with eclectic style! Keep it from feeling too busy with a simple, cohesive color palette. For interior designs like these, choosing one main hue, and then carrying that through all the elements in lighter or deeper shades, creates a sense of balance that feels more intentional. And consider how custom built-ins elevate your home design with unique character that lends substance to an eclectic environment.
3. Select Your Color Palette
Now that you’ve honed your style preferences, it should be easier to settle on an interior design color palette. Try to keep it to two or three main colors and one or two accent colors for a cohesive feel that won’t get overwhelming. Pull them from your inspo images – and don’t shy away from using technological resources for assistance! Apps like Coolers and PANTONE Studio can generate a palette for you in seconds, then let you see how they’ll translate to real-world applications.
4. Use Samples to Refine Your Design Choices
You’re almost to the finish line! With your design style and basic interior color scheme defined, you can lean into refining your color palette for home cohesion that feels natural and uniquely you. Pick up paint samples or fabric swatches at local shops and borrow samples of countertop and flooring materials from distributors to see how your chosen hues play out in real life. Better yet, our clients can schedule a visit to the Weaver Custom Homes Design Center to see and touch a vast selection of products and materials in one place – with thoughtful guidance from a seasoned expert!
Design Your Dream Home With Weaver Custom Homes
Feeling inspired to choose the perfect color palette for an interior design you’ll love? Whether you’re working with Weaver Custom Homes to renovate your existing home or to accompany you on the custom home build journey, we’re honored to be part of the process. We love helping our clients bring dream homes to life through custom floor plans, personalized interior color schemes and thoughtful styling. Contact us today for friendly expertise on any aspect of creating your family’s ideal home!
