Design Tips

Personalize your new home.

Working with color

One of the most common decisions our KB Home Studio design consultants help new homeowners make is which color palette to use in their new KB homes. The thing to remember is that good color doesn't cost any more than bad color. So it's all up to your choosing the RIGHT color. Color affects your mood, your productivity and your health.

We suggest a neutral palette for your home. Unimposing colors offer a timeless backdrop for any patterns and accent colors you want to incorporate in your furnishings.

Unless you're skilled, don't get too ambitious with textures and accents. Keep it simple, fresh and streamlined. You'll be happier in the long run.

• If you're set on having vibrant, bold colors in your home, consider using fabric panels. They can be moved and changed more easily than paint.
• Pale or cool colors can make a room appear larger than it is by creating the illusion that the walls are farther apart.
• Warm colors are alive and cheerful. They add to the impression that objects are closer together. When warm colors are used correctly, the result is an intimate, cozy atmosphere.
• Contrasting colors can draw attention to an object or an area. If you have a piece of furniture you want to highlight, consider an accent wall in a complementary color.
• Light colors reflect heat where dark colors attract heat.