So, you want to use color in your home, but are scared it's going to feel overstimulating? Fair enough. It's a tough balance to find, especially with the bold, saturated hues currently dominating trends. But don't worry, whether you've already put paint on the wall or are still planning your palette, there are plenty of ways to use color while avoiding an overstimulating color scheme.
Decorating with color is an art in itself. It takes a little practice and patience to understand which colors work in a space — and together — as well as how to decipher more technical details like tint and tone. When planning a color scheme, Livingetc's color expert, Amy Moorea Wong, says, "The eyes need places to rest in a room. When spaces don't offer moments of pause through calming shades or a color break, or if there's too much saturation, hues can end up competing for attention and feeling mentally exhausting."
