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Katie Sims

What is a complementary colour scheme? The foolproof method for choosing the best colours for a room

Yellow painted fireplace with painted vases against a white wall.

A complementary colour scheme can sound confusing at first, as it involves a scheme made up of contrasting colours that sit opposite each other on the colour wheel.

The latest paint trends provide new and innovative ways to use colour in our homes, but complementary colour schemes have been around for some time. Complementary colours are a foolproof method for coming up with timeless colour combinations that add character and visual interest to a room.

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