How to Choose the Perfect Color Palette for Your Home
How to Choose the Perfect Color Palette for Your Home
Color is powerful—it can calm a chaotic room, energize a tired one, or turn a plain space into a polished retreat. But with thousands of shades and combinations out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. At Elijah Embers (formerly Elijah Price Decor), we help people from all walks of life craft homes that feel luxurious, grounded, and deeply personal—starting with the right colors.
Whether you're working with a blank canvas or refreshing your current space, here’s a simple, guided approach to building a color story that reflects your vision:
Step 1: Identify Your Room's Purpose
Ask yourself: How do I want to feel when I walk into this space?
Living Room? Maybe you want warmth, conversation, and coziness.
Bedroom? Calm, grounded, and restful.
Home Office? Clear-minded and focused.
Tip: Warmer tones like terracotta, amber, and olive invite comfort and conversation, while cooler tones like sage, navy, and muted lavender are better for calm and focus.
Step 2: Choose Your Base Neutrals
Neutrals are the backbone of your color palette. Pick one or two that you’ll use consistently across your space.
Warm Neutral Base: Cream, camel, sand
Cool Neutral Base: Dove gray, soft white, charcoal
🔗 Browse our neutral accent pieces at Elijah Embers
Step 3: Add 2-3 Supporting Colors
Once you’ve chosen your neutrals, layer in 2-3 supporting colors based on your vibe:
For a Modern Urban Loft feel: go bold with navy, burnt orange, and matte black.
For a Natural + Earthy Home: try moss green, clay, and soft beige.
For Luxury Minimalism: think champagne, dusty rose, and ivory.
🛋️ Looking for affordable decor to match your palette?
Check out this curated Color-Coded Decor Collection from Casagear.
Step 4: Test Before You Commit
This is where you slow down and sample. Grab swatches, paint samples, or fabric swatches before making big purchases. Lighting plays a huge role in how a color reads.
💡 Pro tip: Order one or two lighting accents from Elegant Price Designs to see how color changes from day to night.