-decorating with a group of similar colorsis called an analogous color scheme and offers a way to create a vibrant space while stickingto a specific family of colors. the color wheel is the perfect place to start when decoratinga room because it shows how colors relate to each other. the dynamic analogous colorscheme begins with one color such as yellow and adds in those next to it on the colorwheel. let's look at how an analogous color scheme works when decorating with yellow andvibrant shades of pink and orange. in an analogous color scheme, ground the space by keepinglarge pieces of furniture, in this case, the yellow armchair and sofa, the same color andfree of pattern and texture. in addition, the pale yellow walls in this room are usedas a neutral giving the room a solid sturdy
background and allowing for brighter bolderaccents. next, bring in one eye-catching pattern in another color from the scheme. in thisroom, curtains offset the bright colors with a mod geometric print in pink and orange tocommand attention. with golden yellow as the anchor, neighboring colors from the colorwheel punch up the scheme with pink roman shades, fuchsia and orange throw pillows,a fold ottoman, and wide-stripe rug in pink and red. on its own, an analogous color schemeis already vibrant and interesting. you can keep accessories to a minimum. if you chooseto add a few, try using white. against the bright colors, white will look crisp and won'tcompete with the rest of the room.