6 dos and don'ts to designing candy-coloured kids’ rooms

Candy colours such as orange, yellow and blue help to make for a fun, warm yet fresh children’s space. Photos: TNS

Yellow, orange, blue, red, pink and green have a common element. They are candy colours and can be used in interesting, colourful ways to spice up various rooms of a home, especially those that don’t get much light.

Candy colours are often warm and help create a cosy space.

Colours such as yellow can be showcased as either light or dark shades, while colours such as orange can add a sense of light and warmth.

Looking for a more subdued colour palette? Blue and green introduce a sense of “coolness” but can easily be paired with warm colours for a soothing and calm vibe.

Here are some dos and don’ts when using candy colours.

Various candy colours are spread throughout this space through the use of artwork, area rugs and accessories.

Dos

Do use candy colours in spaces where you are looking to pair an eclectic mix of colours in the same space.

Do use candy colours in graphic ways such as for bedding, wallpaper and artwork.

Do pair candy colours with neutral elements such as neutral area rugs.

Shades of orange add warm citrus colours to this children’s bedroom.

Don’ts

Don’t pair more than three candy colours in the same space.

Don’t mix candy colours with dark colours such as brown, black or indigo as they can cause candy colours to feel “muddy”.

Don’t ignore the opportunity to use candy colours as accessories such as toss pillows, throws and accents such as vases and small sculpture. – Tribune News Service