HOME STYLING


OPEN UP YOUR HOME TO A WORLD OF COLOUR


Whether building a house from scratch or renovating a period property, choosing colour is intrinsic to creating the spaces you desire. Dawn Scott of Dulux Trade explains how to create a colour scheme which closel reects our personality and lifestyle


It is a place where you can take off your shoes, relax and unwind with friends and family. In fact, our homes experience it all – from long, hot showers in the bathroom to chilling out in the living room or socialising with friends in the kitchen/diner. With this in mind, when it comes to choosing a colour scheme for your home, it is important to assess each space individually. You need to think about the positioning of the room – is it north or south facing, how you use the space, and more importantly, how you want to


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hen you think of ‘home,’ what comes to mind? For many people, a home is a safe haven.


feel when you’re in the room. These are essential factors to consider, as colours can not only look different in various light, but they can also evoke a range of emotions and moods.


So, what colours should you choose for each area of a home? Of course, there is no firm rule about what shades should be used where. However, here’s some inspiration for the type of colours you should be considering.


HALLWAYS ets start with the first impression allwas are often the first room we enter and as such, these spaces should be welcoming, and provide you with that ‘and…relax’ feeling that you want, when you return home from a long day at work, a fun day out or a holiday. When it comes to choosing colour for hallways, there are two routes you could explore. You could opt for warmer shades which will provide a comforting welcome, or you could choose more uplifting colours that bring a sense of joy and friendliness.


KITCHEN/DINER


Depending on what colour scheme you choose for the hallway, you may want to extend this through to the kitchen/


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diner to proide a coherent and uid design. Alternatively, you may want to change the shades used, but remain within the same colour palette. For example, if you select a yellow shade for the hallway, which exudes optimism, you may want to choose a complementing colour such as greys to provide a more mature aesthetic.


BEDROOMS


When it comes to bedrooms, we all want to create our very own sleep sanctuary – and this can be achieved in multiple ways. Selecting warm shades, such as neutral biscuit hues, dusty pink shades, or even colours that are reminiscent of seascapes, woodlands, or an awe- inspiring sky, will help to ‘cocoon’


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