It might be comfortable and functional but does it reflect your personality? Does it make you feel happy and inspired?
If your home doesn’t bring you joy every time you walk through the front door, fear not, you can inject some pizzazz without too much difficulty.
And for those working on a new build, putting your own stamp on the place is just as important as making it practical.
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Gone are the days of decorating to cater for trends and fads. Let’s face it, not many people are in a position to update their decor to suit the seasons. But seasonal trends can provide some inspiration particularly when it comes to adding details.
If you’re wanting to breathe some new life into your home or are planning the look of an upcoming new project, here’s some guiding light.
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COLOUR
Autumn and Winter palettes tend to consist of warm hues – both neutral and rich tones – and you can layer beautiful variations of these colours to add depth to your space, says Dulux colour expert Andrea Lucena-Orr.
She says it’s important to consider the intent of the space: softer warm hues of pinks and earthy reds can create a light and cosy atmosphere whilst selecting the deeper hues of blues and greens can create a calm and moody space.
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Ensure you love the colours you choose before you make your final decision.
“As we know, colours can differ greatly due to lighting and surrounding colour, so make sure you sample your colours before you commit to a purchase,” Andrea says.
“I recommend testing a couple of key colours you initially gravitated towards and leave them up on your walls for 2-3 days to ensure the colours work in your space and under different lighting conditions, both natural and artificial.”
You can also add some other colours from the palette for furnishings and decor items.
