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Emily Moorman

When It Comes to Creating 'Color Harmony' in Your Home, These 8 Rules Will Ensure You Get It Right Every Time

Blue bedroom.

Using color in interiors successfully is not just about choosing those you feel most drawn to. While this is, of course, important, the more scientific rules of color harmony teach us which pairings and groupings will always work well together.

"Color harmony is all about creating a space where the colors feel like they belong together, where the visual effect is cohesive, restful, or energizing (depending on your intention), rather than chaotic or flat," explains color consultant Harriet Slaughter. "When a room has good color harmony, it just feels right, even if you can’t quite explain why."

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