Considerations for Choosing an Interior Color Scheme

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Joanne Trealoff, the co-owner and CFO of Eclipse RV, has enjoyed a varied background. After studying at UCLA, UC Riverside, and Santa Monica College, Joanne Trealoff spent nearly 10 years as the president of the interior design consultancy Results by Design before she established her current company.

Choosing the best color scheme for an interior space seems intimidating, but it can be easier than you think. Here are a few things to think about when you pick the colors for your space:

- Consider the lighting.

The amount of light dramatically affects the way a color looks during the day. If you have a space with plenty of light, you can use bold or dark hues to create coziness. Use light colors for spaces with limited lighting.

- Pick a color from the largest pattern.

Look at the pattern of the largest object you plan to use in the space. This may be a patterned area rug or a colorful accent chair. Usually, the colors in this pattern appeal to you, or you wouldn’t keep the item. So, you can take colors from this pattern to create a color scheme for the room.

- Try a neutral background.

Choose a neutral color for the walls, and implement other colors in various items around the room. This may include rugs, pillows, and window treatments. If you get tired of these colors, replacing the objects is cheaper and easier than painting the room a different color every few months.

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Based in Riverside, CA, accomplished accounting and design expert Joanne Trealoff has worked in high profile positions across different organizations. She is the former president of Results By Design, Inc. and director of finance at Travel Incentives, Inc. Currently, Joanne Trealoff is the co-owner, CFO and vice president of Eclipse RV, Inc. where she deals with the interior design on all Eclipse RV models. 

A Recreational Vehicle (RV) is a vehicle that can be transformed into a spacious and comfortable home. Just like a home, there are key day-to-day essentials such as a living room, kitchen, bathroom and bed that, with a little though, can be crafted into warm and inviting spaces. Decorating an RV requires creativity by ensuring interior design is done professionally. While designing the interior, comfort and safety should always remain a priority. For starters, only one long sofa and a small table should be included to enhance mobility as opposed to including too much furniture that makes the space inside the RV appear narrow. 

A bed should come with a small-sized mattress and mattress pads that can act as storage for both books and electronic devices. For the kitchen, equipment should be hanged on the wall to enhance appearance and create space. A shelf under the stove is also a great place to store kitchen equipment. Given the small size of the bathroom, it’s wise to have a box that can be placed on the bathroom toilet. This is where all bathroom equipment can be stored and conveniently accessed.