{"id":4967,"date":"2015-12-17T12:25:21","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T12:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4967"},"modified":"2015-12-17T12:25:21","modified_gmt":"2015-12-17T12:25:21","slug":"primary-colours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/primary-colours\/","title":{"rendered":"Primary colours: anything but infantile interiors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As children we\u2019re introduced to the primary colours &#8211; red, yellow and blue &#8211; from a very early age. They feature heavily in the environments we spend time in, the toys we play with, the clothes we wear, the books we read and so on.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As we mature we\u2019re exposed to a much wider range of colours and our allegiance changes, to the point where we fall out of love with them. This is possibly because we perceive them to be childish or our preferences change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What exactly are primary colours?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Red, yellow and blue achieve primary status on the colour wheel as they\u2019re the only colours that can\u2019t be made by mixing other colours together. Basically, they\u2019re the top dogs when it comes to colour hierarchy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4969\" style=\"width: 370px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4969\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4969 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/primary-colour-wheel-1.jpg\" alt=\"primary-colour-wheel\" width=\"360\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/primary-colour-wheel-1.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/primary-colour-wheel-1-300x238.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">nyu.edu<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Primary colours form the basis of all other colours. By mixing a combination of two primary colours together you get secondary colours. And by mixing a combination of three primary or secondary colours together, you get tertiary colours and a whole lot more colour to play with.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Creating grown up interiors with primary colours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Primary colours are an obvious choice for playrooms and children\u2019s bedrooms because they\u2019re easily recognisable and familiar. The colours stimulate activity and intellectual development, plus echo colours found in toys etc, so it\u2019s no surprise that they\u2019re used in abundance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, these colours are not particularly conducive to other areas of the home that are used for relaxation. In fact, too many primary colours can be an assault on the eye, so it\u2019s imperative to combine them with more neutral tones to balance out the design.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Team with white<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you dilute primary colours with plenty of white, the design takes on a fresh, modern feel. The familiar colours of childhood still hint at playfulness, but the grown up interior says anything but infantile.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/02\/b5\/60\/02b56077bf2d8c9d8f067d56c25416f7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"322\" height=\"483\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Incorporating two primary colours into your predominantly white design, with one taking centre stage and the other providing the accent colour, delivers a bold, yet grown up vibe.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/blue-kitchen-1.jpg\" alt=\"blue-kitchen\" width=\"322\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/blue-kitchen-1.jpg 426w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/blue-kitchen-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Designs referencing iconic art styles allow you to indulge your love of primary colours without emphasising their childlike connotations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For instance, kitchen cupboards provide the perfect platform to replicate Piet Mondrian\u2019s abstract style, Neo-Plasticism, which focuses on primary colours encased in a grid of black vertical and horizontal lines on a white background.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/0a\/3b\/23\/0a3b2328f621efcd81704a43db840a1b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"322\" height=\"483\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team with greys<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Primary colours are bright and unmistakeable. When used in interiors that favour a more contemporary or industrial feel, they bring an uplifting freshness to grey colour palettes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By showcasing just one primary colour in your design, you can transform ultra modern interiors into inviting spaces and give your room a bold focal point.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here floor to ceiling <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/acatalog\/Groove-Plaster-3D-Wall-Panels.html\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">3D decorative wall panels<\/a> in red add vibrancy to the room\u2019s safe colour palette of white, black and grey and draw the eye to its most interesting feature.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4732\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4732\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/in-the-groove-3d-wall-panels-1.jpg\" alt=\"3D Wall Panels\" width=\"450\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/in-the-groove-3d-wall-panels-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/in-the-groove-3d-wall-panels-1-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">3D Wall Panels<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And here, an elegantly shaped <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/acatalog\/red-cleo-freestanding-bath.html\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">contemporary bath<\/a> in red pops against a dark grey backdrop, leaving you in no doubt about its leading role in both the bathroom and the design.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2381\" style=\"width: 370px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2381\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/red-cleo-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Red Cleo Bath\" width=\"360\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/red-cleo-1.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/red-cleo-1-300x267.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Red Cleo Bath<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Punctuate industrial inspired interiors with furniture and accessories in primary colours to stop the design from feeling cold, oppressive and uninviting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/e4\/93\/0b\/e4930bdcbc4547b544343db4c659f04e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Team with heritage colours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Traditional interiors with period features and historic detailing lend themselves brilliantly to heritage colours, obviously. Their high ceilings and large windows allow them to take on dark, bold colours too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When combined with furniture and accessories in primary colours, the overall colour palette takes on a rich, jewel-like quality and brings cohesion to the design.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/58\/12\/6b\/58126b619def04329c833d3bb94e8303.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"359\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/0d\/96\/06\/0d9606592c807f1546db20c2a7ad700b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"386\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4972\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4972\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/primary-colours-roomset-1.jpg\" alt=\"primary-colours-roomset\" width=\"300\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/primary-colours-roomset-1.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/primary-colours-roomset-1-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9David Cleveland<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As children we\u2019re introduced to the primary colours &#8211; red, yellow and blue &#8211; from a very early age. 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