These Simple Color Theory Rules Instantly Makes Any Home Feel More Expensive and Put-Together

Living room with mustard walls decorated with a collection of prints and paintings, a large dark blue sectional sofa with patterned pillows scattered around it, and a striped ottoman at the centre.

Color theory is a simplified term to explain how colors interact with one another. While we're all familiar with hues that pair well together, paying attention to the exact science of color and how they connect might help you feel more certain of your home's color palette before you bring out the paintbrush.

While the term 'color wheel' might ring a distant bell from your school days, those savvy with design are using the theory to inform every part of their room color ideas, from paint to furniture. We all know what the color wheel is, but are we utilizing it when decorating?