Paint chips teach us to think of color as a single swatch. In a room, color always appears next to something else, and the neighbor changes how it looks.
Begin with two materials
Begin with two materials you already trust, then let color be the bridge. It is easier to understand a blue when it is standing next to oak and linen than when it is alone on a paint chip. Try deep blue with natural oak and cozy linen, and the blue suddenly looks warm and settled.
Think in threes
The Firnie Studio is built around three details: floor, walls and furniture. Together they give you a palette that is large enough to feel complete and small enough to keep track of. See our curated palettes for examples.
Let texture do some of the work
When two colors feel too similar, add contrast through texture instead of a new hue. Texture before color goes deeper.
