color in interiors (part 3)

what COLORS to choose

Entryway & Foyer

Goal: First impression, welcome, sets the tone for the whole home
Best colors: Warm neutrals, soft greens, muted blues, terracotta, greige (Lighter colors help small or windowless entryways feel open).

Living Room

Goal: Comfort, connection, versatility, SPACE TO SOCIALIZE (RELAXING BUT NOT SLEEEPY)
Best colors: Warm neutrals, earthy tones, soft blues, olive, taupe LAYERED WITH BOLD ACCENTS

Dining Room

Goal: Appetite, warmth, gathering
Best colors: Deep reds, warm browns, charcoal, navy, muted mustard - rich colors that stimulate appetite and conversation, and feel elegant

kitchen

Goal: Cleanliness, energy, functionality
Best colors: Whites that reflect light, creams, soft grays, sage green, muted blues for fresh, spacious look; dark can work when paired with good lighting

bedroom

Goal: Rest, calm, intimacy
Best colors: Soft blues, muted greens, lavender, warm neutrals, blush to relax the mind and body—emotional comfort matters here.

bathroom

Goal: Clean, calm, spa-like
Best colors: Light colors make space feel bigger and cleaner, soft grays, pale blues, sage, sand tones for feeling of freshness and calm

home office & study

Goal: Focus, clarity, productivity
Best colors: Blue for focus and clarity, green to reduce eye strain, greige, muted neutrals

kid’s room

Goal: Energy and comfort, peacefulness and calm
Best colors: Soft pastels, cheerful mid-tones, balanced brights, nothing overwhelming, color should grow with the child.

Hallways & Corridors

Goal: Flow, connection
Best colors: Light neutrals, soft warm tones to prevent feeling cramped or dark; Repeate for cohesiveness.

light cool colors, tiles and pattern for grounding

(by asteri design)

light-blue for focus, white and texture for grounding (by asteri design)