Choose a colour to find your design style design style

Another way to approach Interior Design Style is to start by finding a colour combination that you love and let that lead your design decisions.

Porters Paints, River, Mineral Stone & Aniseed

1. YOU SAY NO TO PALE WALLS

YOU INSTINCTIVELY CRAVE DARK, DRAMATIC AND SEDUCTIVE COLOURS.

  • Use charcoal greys and black to add drama and glamour, creating a timeless and sophisticated room.

  • If you love colour, try a jewel tone in deep red, green or blue.

BREAK THE RULES DESIGN TIPS

  1. If your room has no architectural features, use a richly saturated colour on walls, trim and doors.

  2. In a small room with limited natural light, resist white and go moody and dark instead.

  3. Consider metals, mirrors and glass that bounce light around.

Swatches of Baby Doll, Petal Pink & Chintz Grey

2. YOU HAVE NO TIME FOR DRAMA

YOU USE COLOUR TO COMFORT AND CALM YOUR MIND.

  • Use a rainbow of pastel colours in paint, fabric and decor for a calming effect.

  • Balance pastel walls with white accents to add sophistication.

BREAK THE RULES DESIGN TIPS

  1. Add drama with a rug in a much darker version of the wall colour.

  2. If it’s all too pretty, add black and white in texture or art for an edgier feel.

  3. Warm up this palette with rattan or mid-tone timber pieces.

Swatches of Egyptian Teal,Teal Essence & Lagoona Teal,

3. YOU BELIEVE THERE’S BEAUTY IN SIMPLICITY

INFLUENCED BY NATURE, YOU USE COLOUR TO LIFT YOUR MOOD.

  • Use colours that feel a little faded and subdued to create a feeling of stillness and calm.

  • Add texture by including a variety of materials that add depth and interest to your design.

BREAK THE RULES DESIGN TIPS

  1. Think about colour saturation and use tones of the same colour to create a cohesive story.

  2. Use a touch of charcoal to ground and anchor your space.

  3. In a small room run the wall colour onto the floor to blur the boundary and make the room feel larger.

Swatches of Alpin, Atlantic and Banana Leaf

4. YOU ARE A STRONG WILLED PERFECTIONIST

YOU’RE NOT INTO COLOUR BUT STILL WANT TO MAKE A STATEMENT.

  • Use a black and white palette to create a timeless and classic space.

  • Elevate the look by using square shapes and sharp lines.

BREAK THE RULES DESIGN TIPS

  1. Forget timber, tile the floor in a bold black and white pattern.

  2. Add strategically placed round shapes for interest.

  3. Soften the space by adding a bold floral black and white wallpaper or a big fluffy rug.

Swatches of Egyptian Teal,Teal Essence & Lagoona Teal

5. YOU WANT TO EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY

YOU APPRECIATE SOMETHING A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT.

  • Use eye-catching teal paired with splashes of gold to create a happy and uplifting space.

  • Balance the teal with the warmth of leather and natural timber.

BREAK THE RULES DESIGN TIPS

  1. If you have height in your room, just paint the ceiling.

  2. Try a chalk effect paint for a vintage distressed look and boho vibe.

  3. Add reflective metallic surfaces, strategically placed to create balance.

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