Size

• Consider the size of the room when you're choosing a paint color and furniture accents. If you want to make the room look larger, it's best to paint the walls with light colors. For instance, a small kitchen or home office will appear more open when the walls are painted light green or tan. After you've selected your paint color, you can shop for room accents like curtains and pictures that complement the hue of the wall.
  
  

Significance

• It's also important to think about what the room will be used for when you're selecting wall color and interior design accents. If you're decorating your son's room, and his favorite colors are yellow and black, it's OK to paint one wall in each color to match his room decor. However, these colors will probably be too overwhelming for your living room if you've chosen neutral furniture and accessories (such as lamps and coffee tables), and will make the space appear "boxed in."
  
  

Considerations

• Always think about how you want to feel when you enter the room. If you're redecorating a home library, you may want to choose colors like blue or brown for the walls and bookshelves, since they promote peace and relaxation. For a home office where you'll be doing lots of work, shades of red and orange are best--they promote determination and enthusiasm.