Color Matching Made Simple for Every Room

Ever stand in front of a shelf of tissues or curtains and wonder if the colors will clash? You’re not alone. Matching colors doesn’t have to be a headache. With a few basic rules you can pick the right shades for your walls, cushions, and even the kitchen roll you use every day.

How to Choose Matching Colors

First, think about the color wheel. Opposite colors (like blue and orange) create a bold contrast, while colors next to each other (like teal and green) feel harmonious. If you’re not comfortable with bright combos, stick to neutrals – whites, greys, and beiges – and add a pop of color with accessories.

Lighting changes everything. Natural light shows the true hue, while tungsten bulbs can make colors look warmer. Test a swatch on the wall at different times of day before buying large items like curtains or bedding.

When you buy paper products from Impact Tissue, look at the packaging. The colour of the tissue can either blend with your bathroom tiles or stand out as an accent. Matching the tissue colour to your towels or bathmat creates a clean, coordinated look.

Practical Color Matching with Everyday Items

Start with one anchor colour – maybe the sofa or a bold rug. Pull other pieces from that palette. For example, if your sofa is navy, choose curtains in a lighter grey with navy stripes, and a matching kitchen towel in a subtle navy pattern.

Don’t forget the small stuff. Matching the colour of your kitchen roll to the colour of your dishcloths or the edge of your cutting board can tie the whole space together without spending a lot.

Mix textures as well as colours. A plush grey towel pairs nicely with a smooth white tissue. The contrast in feel keeps the room from feeling flat, even when the colours are similar.

If you’re stuck, use the 3‑color rule: pick a dominant colour, a secondary colour, and an accent colour. Dominant could be the walls, secondary the curtains, and accent the decorative pillows or a vase.

Finally, trust your gut. If a combination looks good to you in the store, it will probably work at home. Snap a photo of the swatches together, step outside for a moment, then decide.

Color matching is less about strict rules and more about feeling confident in what you see. With these quick tips, you can pick tissues, curtains, and other home basics that look great together – all without breaking the bank.