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Colour Selection in your
kitchen The Colour
Wheel
The colour wheel shows the relationships
between colours. The inner ring shows the three primary colours: red,
yellow and blue. These are mixed to form the secondary colours on the
second ring: green, orange and purple. The third ring shows tertiary
colours which are formed by mixing adjacent secondary colours.
Colour Schemes
Using the colour wheel you can examine
the colour relationships of various schemes. Three main colour schemes
exist: monochromatic, harmonious and complementary.
Monochromatic schemes are based on tints
and shades of one colour. They are very popular as they are easy to use
and create a simple background for other features such as outside views.
Harmonious schemes are based on the use
of adjacent or similar colours not more than two colours apart on the
colour wheel. For instance yellows, oranges and greens. Note there is a
common colour in this group: yellow. This scheme is particularly suited to
the person who uses the kitchen after a stressful day.
Complimentary schemes are based on
colours which are opposite each other on the wheel like yellow and blue
violet. This is often used to help create a bright, cheerful mood.
Colour and its impact
Colour can affect both the temperature
and shape of a room. Warm colours are centered around the oranges and are
welcoming and homely. Bright colours encourage activity and can be
alerting.
Cool colours on the other hand are
centered around the blues and greens suggesting calm, relaxation and
quiet.
The quantity and proportions of chosen
colour schemes can be used to change the apparent shape of your room. For
example, cool colours can make your low ceiling seem higher and your
narrow walls seem further apart. Warm and bright colours appear close,
making the room feel intimate and small.
As a rule of thumb, three colours work
very successfully in a kitchen, so any additional colours will require
careful planning.
Determine the surface you are looking at
most of all and select these colours first. This is usually the bench top
and splashback.
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