Ever feel like your products are a bit… all over the place? One minute you’re loving neutrals, the next you’re obsessed with bold colours, and suddenly your collection looks like a lucky dip of random shades.
If this sounds familiar, it might be time to create a signature colour palette—a set of colours that make your products feel consistent, recognisable, and totally “you.”
The good news? You don’t need to be a designer or a colour expert to do this.
Just follow these simple steps!
1. Start With the Vibe You Want Your Products to Have
Before you even think about colours, ask yourself: What feeling do I want my homeware to give off?
- Calm & Neutral? Think soft beiges, warm greys, and muted greens.
- Bright & Playful? Go for happy pastels, fun pinks, or citrusy tones.
- Earthy & Natural? Terracottas, deep greens, and warm browns are your best friends.
- Moody & Luxe? Try rich jewel tones like deep blue, emerald green, and aubergine.
Tip: Your brand’s personality should match your colours! If you want your products to feel soothing, neon pink might not be the best fit.
2. Pick 3-5 Core Colours That Work Well Together
Now, let’s narrow it down to a small, cohesive palette that you can use across your homeware collection.
A good mix usually includes:
- A main colour (the one that feels most “you”)
- A neutral or soft base colour (something versatile)
- An accent colour or two (for contrast and interest)
Example: If you love warm tones, your palette might be terracotta, beige, soft white, and mustard.
3. Make Sure Your Colours Look Good Together
The easiest way to check this? Group them in a single image.
Try:
- Creating a Pinterest board with images in your chosen colours
- Laying out your favourite products next to each other
- Using online tools like Coolors or Canva’s colour palette generator to see how they look side by side
Tip: If one colour sticks out like a sore thumb, it might not belong in your palette!
4. Test It Out on Your Products
Now for the fun part—see how your chosen colours look on your actual handmade products!
If they look great together: Congrats! You’ve found your signature palette.
If something feels off: Swap out one or two colours until everything feels balanced.
5. Stick With It (But Allow a Little Flexibility!)
A signature palette isn’t a strict rulebook—it’s a guide to keep your products looking polished and put-together.
Want to add seasonal colours? Go for it!
Need a custom colour for a special product? No problem!
The goal is to have a consistent look while still allowing room to experiment when it makes sense.
Final Thought: A Signature Palette Helps Customers Recognise YOU
When your handmade homeware has a strong, intentional colour palette, customers will start to associate those colours with your brand. That means more recognition, more trust, and (hopefully!) more sales.
Remember, Homeware Design Co has a huge range of colour pigment colours for your Jesmonite® and other plaster-based eco-resins or cement, so you have plenty to choose from to suit any colour palette you choose.
Hop over to the SHOP to find your perfect colours now!