Complete your look
with these designer tips

There are some key ideas that designers employ when designing a décor. We've compiled a list of some of those helpful hints to help ensure that your space exhibits color-perfect decorating.

It's never about just one color – Decorating requires the interplay of colors and light to be appealing. Remember to use the 60:30:10 concept available on the Voice of Color Harmony color cards.

Once is never enough – To create a room with interest and warmth, your decorating palette should appear intentional. To achieve this, each key color must appear at least twice in a décor.

Choose a unifying element – One great piece of art, fabric or tapestry that contains all the colors of your decorating palette can pull all of the other elements together, giving your space a professionally decorated feel.

Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize – Just as fashion tells us accessories can make an ensemble, the same holds true with decorating. Several small accent pieces can weave your decorating palette through the entire room.

Add texture and style – don't underestimate the power of the Small details. A beautiful fringe, dangling bead or decorative curtain rod can add texture and style to your décor.

Relax and adjust – A drastic change may take several days before you are accustomed to your new surroundings and can embrace your new colors.

No more white ceilings – Consider your ceiling as the fifth wall and what color would you paint a fifth wall if it was in your room. Would it be white? Unless you have a lot of white in your décor, you probably would not choose white. Pull the color from the wall onto the ceiling for an enveloping look, or choose a coordinating or accent color that ties into your color scheme.

Once you found your perfect color, trust it only to the best paints. PPG Pittsburgh Paints offers a full line of quality primers and paints for a gorgeous, professional finish. And, guaranteed expert service from your neighborhood PPG Pittsburgh Paints retailers who know exactly what you need for any painting project you have.