Mixing warm & cool colors

[bunnymendelbaum]

My DH is always saying he doesn't like to mix warm & cool colors. I think he is nuts. For example, this photo below is NMS but, IMO it mixes but I think it adds interest. He doesn't like it. I think with a cool grey/tan on the wall it would be sterile or boring.

WDTY?

[emoflamingo]

I like that. I have a hard time mixing gray and beige, so I usually have to have something that has both in it to make it work (rug, curtains, pillows, something like that).

[Deleted]

I like blue and red or teal and orange, for example. I don't think all warm/cool combinations work but there are some that I like.




These aren't really my style, but they show some good use of cool/warm.

[magdala]

I like mixing warm and cool colors. Our first floor is an open plan and we have mixed warm apple green with an icy cool blue. We had to test out several blues before getting the right shade. I think it is more difficult to mix warm and cool tones but I like the effect.

[heygrey]

it definitely can be done. it takes more work, but i love the effect when it's done well.

[TBM]

Nature does it all the time.


I actually prefer a mix of warm and cool colors. It can be difficult to get right, but when it is right, it really is what makes a space look and feel right to me.

[simpsongal]

I'm trying to mix blue and yellow in my kitchen (with taupe and cream). It's a challenge.