Why do we choose particular colors for our home? It is because we either like them or have seen them in a magazine or someone’s home. Most times it is because we have a favorite color deep in our mind and may not even be aware of it. But, some of us have trouble deciding on which colors we really want to use in our own home. So, what do you do?

Let’s take it step-by-step:

1. Look around the room and see if there is a color you like in the items present.

2. Take the item (or a sample) to the paint store and choose some color samples that work with your item.

3. Tape the samples to the wall in the room you want to paint.

4. If you are happy with the sample you should only purchase a quart at this time. Why? It is hard to make a decision from a small paint sample. Or, ask the paint store if they can provide larger paint samples.

5. Paint a 5′ x 5′ square and live with it for a few days or more. Now you can place other items and fabrics near the color to see how they coordinate. Also, you can view the color during the day and at night when colors change due to the lighting.

6. If you’re satisfied you can purchase the paint, pick the sheen and paint the walls!

Also, paint sheen is another decision, but easy one to make. The sheens are as follows and are usually dictated by the room’s use:

? Flat has no shine and it hides imperfections on the walls. But, it is harder to clean than satin or semi-gloss.

? Satin or eggshell have a very soft sheen. But can be cleaned easier than flat.

? Semi-gloss has a shiner finish and can be cleaned much easier. So, it is good for high traffic areas such as kitchen and bathrooms. But, also emphasizes imperfections.

? Gloss is the shiniest and best to clean, but it emphasizes the imperfections the best.

OK, now that we got past that, you want to know “Do colors really reflect our personalities?” Why don’t you decide for yourself? Below is a list of colors and their respective personality traits.

Yellow = Idealist, Self-fulfillment, Lofty dreams.
Green = Moral, Balance, Caring companion.
Blue-Green = Sensitive, Exacting and sensitive.
Blue = Secure, Conservative, Trusting and loyal friend.
Purple = Polite, Vain and non-impressionable.
Lavender = Social, Civilized and neat.
Brown = Dependable, Conservative by nature.
Red = Aggressive, Vigorous, Impulsive in your mood and actions.
Burgundy = Ambition, Conscience and strength.
Pink = Romantic, Charm, Softness and warmth.
Orange = Adventuress, Good-natured and charming.
White = Simplicity, Neat and immaculate.
Gray = Cautious and non-committal.
Black = Dignified, Sophisticated and mysterious.

However, don’t run out and buy the color that matches your personality if you already have colors in your home. These personalities are just a non-scientific way to look at colors and how and why people choose them. But, keep in mind that some colors don’t work in all rooms; so be careful how you choose them.

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H. John Johnsen is a Designer and Writer for Home Design Sense.com and other web sites. Discover more information on Color at the Home Design Sense website. CLAIM your FREE Decorating Tips Ebook while you are there!

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People who live in the cosmopolitan area surrounded with high residential buildings are keener on setting up a modern concept of home décor. It suits to their lifestyle and the home space itself that they currently live.

Also, most of the working force these days prefers to have an office at home. Reasons can vary from personal to work related motivations. Whatever the purpose is that motivates an individual to set up an office at home, it is somehow an integral part of having a modern home.

So here are great ideas to transform your home into a modern and sleek home that will truly fit to your lifestyle. The first step to revamp an old ambience is to change the colors. This includes colors of the walls, curtains, bed covers and more. This will indeed have a great impact in transforming your house. The colors suit for a modern home décor is black, tan and white. Whatever transformation you will do in your home, the colors should be in line so as to create a sleek ambience. Bright colors are totally eliminated if you opt to have a modern home.

Most of the homes with the modern concept have also a minimalist home décor. It means that home décor will be minimal, no big bulging decorative items and loud paintings on the walls. There is somehow a uniformity in the designs and choose of household items.

The furniture should be modern with colors such as dark or light stained word piece of furniture. You can opt also for black or while leather sofas for a more modern touch. These are usually large piece of sofas with no elaborate designs. Though you can play around with the shapes to give accent in your living room, the color should still be plain and not bright.

Other thing to consider is eliminating fancy curtains in the windows. You can start with this through buying a good quality of blinds. You can also opt of plain not elaborate designs and color of curtain fabric. Again, you have to stick to the color to keep in line with the modern look. Alternatively to spice up your home décor is to add some plain decorative items of black or Gray shades. These decorative items can be picture frames but the designs should be sleek and classy to suit to your concept.

One of the key factors in modern home décor is the lights. The lighting can indeed create a great impact and twist in creating a modern home ambience. You can actually accentuate your home with great lights. It is a wise decision to invest with great lighting companies to design the appropriate lighting system in your modern home. However you may start with chrome with sleek design of lamps to enhance the modern look of your home.

These are few great ideas to transform your home to a modern ambience. Just remember to stay with in line with the two factors that will determine a sleek concept. One is the color which can range only to black, white and Gray. And last, don’t forget to be minimalist in everything from decorative options to designs of your curtains.

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