Multiple landlords and property owners prohibit tenants from deciding to paint the interior or exterior of the homes they lease. If this is your rental situation, you’ll need inventive tactics to make the space feel personal. Working with the existing interior colors can be complex, especially-when selecting a cohesive color scheme. This guide offers ways to enhance your living space beautifully.
Coordinating Colors Across Rooms Matters
At that time of choosing a color scheme for your rental property, start by taking time to walk through the house, noting which areas are visible from each space. You might sketch these notes out on a diagram. This is vital because choosing a color scheme for a home isn’t just about styling individual rooms. Instead, each room should coordinate with others to promote continuity across the property.
With your notes, you can build your color scheme in one of two approaches:
- Begin by choosing a base color for the largest room or main area. Assess the paint and flooring colors to find a fitting complement. Neutral paint colors are ideal because they pair well with various schemes. Note that warm neutrals like beige or cream differ from cool neutrals like gray, each with specific complementary colors. Trying to mix warm and cool colors may not yield the desired effect.
- Alternatively, select a bold focus color to anchor your central living area. If you love bright hues, plan thoughtfully 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 keeping harmony, without overwhelming the senses.
Craft a Distinctive and Harmonious Atmosphere
While these approaches are effective, 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, don’t make every room the same. Keep connecting spaces relatively neutral to maintain cohesion but give every room in the house its own mood with coordinated tones. A floor rug with varied hues in a hallway works well with combinations in the bedrooms, helping to create a sense of continuity without sameness.
If you’re unsure about your color scheme, test the palette first. Place items to visualize how they look together, as lighting differs by room. Carry pictures or swatches when shopping to match new items with existing colors.
Basically, choosing a color scheme for a rental home shouldn’t be daunting. If you’re comfortable and love the look, you’ve made the right choice. Seeking a rental property to style? Real Property Management DC Metro provides exceptional rental property options in Capitol Hill and nearby. Browse our listings or contact us at 202-269-0303 today!
Originally Published on June 19, 2020
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