Colour Concept

Colour can be discussed and used in so many situations that its ease of use can dangerously monopolise a designer’s thoughts. This chapter begins by looking at the landscape of choice before asking the question of what governs selection. Colour can exist through a solid material or a coating. Colour is analysed in terms of how it can appear within an interior. The reader will learn that it is possible to determine the shape, composition, location and proportional judgement as a precursor to deciding on the colour. I should mention that as discussed in previous chapters, because of the pressures to clean up the planet and be more ecologically responsible, the building industry is having to review its construction methods and materials and products used. This may have an effect on colour choice because of a restricted (?) diet. There is certainly a more natural feel when surrounded by organically sourced materials as opposed to industrially produced plastics, concrete and steel.