Artist by Nature

Nature is one of the most skilled artists when dealing with color. One never finds colors that clash or do not compliment each other in nature. So, it is nature’s beauty that we should look to to find inspiration for color harmonies.
We are on the edge of analogous colors of red, orange and yellow golds that we generally associate with autumn. This does not mean however that we cannot take these rich colors and carry them forward in the holiday season. This can be done successfully by adjusting the intensity (amount of color saturation) or by altering the shades used. Winter colors are generally devoid of much sunlight and often more color saturated as opposed to summer’s more bleached or lighter colors due to excessive sun. Rich red-browns, metallic golds and red-oranges all work well in Tuscan home decor. Adding a touch of gold or copper is an excellent way to add a touch of reflective interest; capturing the least amount of light that is available in the winter season.
Along with analogous colors, complimentary colors are often seen used at the holiday season. Reds and greens are still one of the most popular color harmonies to be chosen. So how do you add excitement to a traditional palette of red and green? Simple, just vary the shade or intensity of the colors. For example, pair vibrant Christmas reds with lime green for a high color impact. China Berries, chartreuse Hydrangea, and green Hypericum all ad a wow factor to a traditional color palette.
Grab your color wheel and have fun this season creating some new and exciting color harmonies to entice your customers. Remember that color is the first element that customers see, and we all know that first impressions are the strongest, so make an impact!