Beazer Homes

Tools

Language

English
Español

Personalize Your Home

Design Tips

After moving into the home that's right for you, you'll likely be eager to personalize the space and may want to add color to your life. Sheri Thompson, Director of Color Marketing and Design for Sherwin-Williams, suggests choosing a monochromatic color palette and setting a mood for each room or area of your home.

The Magic of Monochromatic Palettes

Using different shades of one color provides a coordinated starting point for the entire design process. "Monochromatic palettes offer a range of choices," says Thompson. "From almost white to more intense, deep shades, these color schemes bring harmony to an entire space."

A monochromatic, neutral palette serves as a versatile backdrop for almost any décor. Choose subdued shades in warm brown or gray tones to add drama. Utilize accessory pieces, like pillows and area rugs, to add accent color to a room.

Bring new life to furnishings and accessories by opting for a monochromatic palette in warm, neutral shades or rich coppers, fresh greens or soothing blues. These selections provide a solid foundation, as well as an opportunity for more whimsical accents.

Monochromatic palettes with soft, neutral blue-greens or spa-inspired blues of water and sky are fresh and clean choices. Buttery yellows and warm creams offer a sense of cheerfulness and optimism.

Set the Mood with Color

Looking to set a special mood with decor? It can be helpful to understand the impact of color and its application. Consider these Sherwin-Williams descriptions and imagine what you can create.

Red. Traditionally used as an accent color, today more homeowners are applying red on walls. Large amounts of saturated color create a complex space.

Orange. Reserved typically for accents, pastel oranges are cheerful and lively. When the hue is close to peach, it enhances skin tones and is a good color for bathrooms.

Brown. The light values of brown make it good for work or living spaces. Red-browns cause interiors to feel comfortable and informal.

Green. An excellent color for interiors, especially if activities done in the room involve concentration or meditation, as green is known for its relaxing qualities.

Blue. Blue is the most popular and universal color in the palette. It is a unisex color across many cultures. Blue can be soothing or icy depending on the shade selected.

Gray. The color inspires creative people to become more inventive. Gray is a neutral shade and can be either warm or cool. The personality of gray is strictly dependent upon the other colors used in combination with it, as well as the finishes and lighting within a space.

White. Indicating delicacy, refinement and sophistication, cool blue white can produce a harsh space while tinted whites (warm cool) can create a fresh, inviting space. The use of texture and light is critical when creating an all white space. All-white work environments encourage great precision.

Black. Associated with dignity and sophistication, black works as an accent color in residential interiors.

Find Your Beazer Home

In This Section

Find Your Home | Personalize Your Home | Finance Your Home | Why Choose Beazer Homes | Contact Us

Equal Housing Lender. ©2008 Countrywide Bank, FSB, Countrywide Home Loans Division. Member FDIC. Trade/service marks are the property of Countrywide Financial Corporation, Countrywide Bank, FSB, or their respective affiliates and/or subsidiaries. Some products may not be available in all states. This is not a commitment to lend. Restrictions apply. All rights reserved. Countrywide and Beazer Homes are separate entities; each is independently responsible for its products and services.