Tips On How To Be Brave And Confident With Your Paint Colour Choices

Follow our golden rules to getting colour right

Love red but think it will overpower your room? Think blue is beautiful but maybe too cool? Whatever your favourite colour is, you can make it work in your home

Decorate with red

Create a feature wall

Paint one feature wall in red and keep the others neutral to balance out the intensity of the colour.

Use accents of red

Choose fabrics and accessories with red patterns and motifs, and leave the remainder in black and neutral to create contrast.

Choose dark wood furniture

Continue the sophisticated feel of the room with dark wood furniture that will contrast with the bold red.

Go for light-coloured flooring

Lift the scheme with a neutral-toned carpet, and curtains can be plain or have a stylized print.

Decorate with blue

Choose the warmest blues

Pick out a deep aqua tone of blue for the walls to keep it from looking too cold.

Create balance Choose a piece of furniture in a darker blue to contrast with others in warm off-white and balance the look.

Opt for accent colours

Use accents of taupe and darker denim for accessories to create richness of colour in the scheme.

Add touches of pink

Small hints of bright pink are the perfect accent colour to lift the room – fresh flowers are brilliant for this.

Decorate with orange

Create the right balance of colour Keep it chic by using a paler tone on one wall and choosing a neutral for the others. A pale carpet will also help tone it down.

Use prints

Add bright orange to the wall in small doses with framed prints.

Choose patterned carpet

In a room of strong, contrasting colour, a patterned carpet with a light background breaks up the colour blocks.

Pick sophisticated furniture

Sleek dark wood furniture works best in this scheme, and go for bright orange and chocolate-brown accessories.

Decorate with purple

Choose a patterned feature wall

Purple absorbs light, making it look darker than it is, so avoid wall-to-wall blocks of purple by using a patterned feature wallpaper that combines purple and lighter tones.

Pick out coordinating accessories

Go for accessories in the same purple as your wall colour, and a slightly darker tone, mixed with bright pinks.

Opt for luxurious fabrics

Shimmering fabrics, such as plush velvets and sumptuous silks, add depth to the scheme.

Go for mirrored furniture

Gorgeous mirrored furniture will reflect light around the room and add to the opulent feel that purple creates.

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