Color Combinations in Interior Design (Extended edition): Repair and innovation in the home

Choosing a room’s colors is more than picking a favorite shade. A palette can change how a space feels, how its elements work together, and even how spacious it appears. Color Combinations in Interior Design (Extended edition) offers practical starting points for making those decisions throughout the home.

Find a palette that fits the room

Jessica R. Davis and Maria Teresa Branstein introduce basic ideas about color harmony, contrast, and the effects of warm, cool, and neutral tones. The guidance connects color choices with a room’s purpose and size, while leaving room for personal taste and comfort.

Color ideas for bedrooms and kitchens

The book includes 20 suggested combinations for interior design, along with dedicated selections for bedrooms and kitchens. These examples offer readers concrete palettes to consider, rather than asking them to build every scheme from scratch.

Think about mood, balance, and space

Alongside specific combinations, the authors discuss color psychology and practical ways to bring a scheme together. The material considers how a main color can establish a room’s direction, how contrasting shades can add interest, and how lighter or cooler choices may influence the perceived size of a space.

A useful starting point for decorating decisions

For home decorators planning a refresh, furnishing a new room, or simply trying to make existing colors feel more cohesive, this extended edition provides accessible ideas to explore. Use its combinations as a guide, then adapt them to the character of your home and the colors you enjoy living with.