Creating a Cohesive Colour Scheme for Your Home

When it comes to transforming a space, colour is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. A carefully considered colour scheme can create flow, evoke emotion, and elevate the look and feel of your entire home, but getting it right requires more than simply choosing your favourite shades.

At Clayton Gibson Concepts, we collaborate with clients to develop cohesive, timeless palettes that suit both their lifestyle and the character of their space. Here’s how we approach colour selection — and how you can too.

1. Begin With the Mood

Every room tells a story. Before selecting colours, consider how you want the space to feel:

Calm and restful? Opt for soft neutrals, muted greens, or cool blues.

Warm and inviting? Consider clay tones, creamy whites, or gentle ochres.

Modern and refined? Greys, charcoal, and layered whites work beautifully.

The emotional tone of your space should guide your palette from the outset.

2. Choose a Foundation Colour

This is the anchor for your colour scheme — usually the main wall colour or the dominant tone throughout your home. Popular choices include warm whites, soft greiges, or natural stone tones.

This base creates a backdrop for your entire interior, so choose something timeless and versatile.

3. Introduce Accent Colours With Intention

Accent colours add depth and contrast. They can be applied through feature walls, cabinetry, trims, or even furnishings and artwork.

Stick to one or two accent hues and repeat them subtly across different rooms to create continuity without being overly matched.

4. Ensure Flow From Room to Room

A cohesive home feels connected, not copy-pasted. At Clayton Gibson Concepts, we focus on natural transitions between spaces, ensuring that each room complements the next.

This may involve using tonal variations, repeated finishes, or linking warm and cool undertones in a balanced way.

5. Test in Natural Light

Lighting dramatically changes the appearance of paint. Always test colours in the actual space — on different walls, and at different times of day.

This step ensures the colours perform as intended in the real conditions of your home.

6. Call in the Professionals

Selecting the right palette is both an art and a science. With decades of experience, Clayton Gibson Concepts helps clients avoid costly missteps and achieve results that are not only visually striking but built to last.

From heritage homes to new builds, our knowledge of materials, finishes, and application techniques ensures each colour choice is applied with purpose and precision.

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Whether you're refreshing a single room or redesigning your entire home, we're here to help create a refined, cohesive colour scheme that enhances every corner of your space.

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