The document discusses various colour schemes for interior decoration, including monochrome, complementary, split-complementary, analogous, and triadic schemes. It outlines the emotional effects of different colours, noting how warm colours can create intimacy while cool colours can make spaces feel larger and more relaxing. Additionally, it suggests colour choices based on room function, emphasizing that light colours promote peace in living spaces, while more vibrant colours can be utilized in restaurants and lobbies.

1. COLOURS FOR INTERIOR
DECORATION
Dr. Bhavya Khamesra

2. COLOUR WHEEL

3. COLOUR SCHEMES
Monochrome Using 1 colour
Eg. Blue colour
Complimentry Using colours on the opposite/ contrast parts of the
colour wheel
1 bright tone , 1 dull colour
Blue + orange
Split complimentry I colour + another colour on either side of the contrast/
opposite
Blue + yellow orange/ red orange
Analogous Using colours which are related
Colours which are side by side on the colour wheel
Blue + blue green/ blue violet
Triad Using 3 primary colours/ 3 secondry/ 3 tertiary colours

4. COLOUR SCHEMES
Monochromatic only one colour
Complimentary contrast colours ,opposite on colour wheel
Split complimentary using a colour with two colours on either
side
Analogous related colours ,side by side on colour
wheel
Traid 3 primary/ 3 secondary/ 3 tertiary

5. Complimentry
split complimentry

6. triad

7. EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF COLOUR
 Bright colours –
Red ,yellow, brown and darker shades are warm
and advancing colours. They may shorten the
length of the room if used on wall or shorten the
height if used on ceiling
 Cool colours-
pale green, blue and other lighter shades tend to
make a small room larger.

8.  Red, orange, yellow – warm and stimulating
 Pastel shade - cooler and restful
 Green - cool, soothing, pleasing effect
 Pale blue - fresh and cool
 Purple - richness
 Brown/ dark shades - comfort
 White- hygienic, peace but cold in appearance

9. COLOUR SCHEMES ACCORDING TO THE FUNCTION/
USE OF THE AREA
 Rooms-
peace in room, use light colours , cream colours on
walls. Bright colours may be used on the soft
furnishings
 Restaurant
relaxed atmosphere, go with the theme of the area
 Lobby/ entrance -
should look inviting, bright colours are used
 Bathroom
clean and hygienic

10. COLOURS UNITE THE AREA BUT IT IS
AFFECTED BY
 The amount of light falling in that area
 Curtains appear darker in the day when sunlight
falls from beside , but in night appears lighter
 The type of surface
 Rough surface appears darker then smooth
surfaces
 The surrounding colours
 Strong colours may imbalance colours