The world around us is drenched with color. It influences how we respond physically and psychologically to what we see. One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a color is the ongoing impact it will have on your emotions and thought processes.
Color has the power to effect the whole mood and feel of a room. When trying to put a color scheme together, look to the color experts who have already done the work for you. For example: a piece of fabric whose colors have been blended by a textile designer or a piece of artwork that evokes the mood and feel that you are trying to capture. Anything that creates a pleasant emotional response can be the perfect inspiration piece to get you started.
When you want to make a small room look larger, avoid using high contrasts in your color choices. Keep the values, i.e. light value vs. dark value of the colors in the room the same.