Who wouldn’t smile on a day when the sky is bright blue and the grass stretches out like a vast green carpet? Colour is a very important element in our lives, adding cheer to dull scenes and lifting our spirits. Even if you’re a little shy and reticent in the colour department at home, there are many subtle ways in which you can add verve. Here are some ideas.
Vibrant & vital
A classic white and beige setting is safe and smart, but look what happens when you add a row of simple yet vibrant cushions. Suddenly the room sings for joy and becomes a gorgeous place to relax.
Paint me a rainbow
For walls with “wow”, you can’t beat brightly coloured paint or wood stains. Here, a simple tongue-and-groove wallboard has been launched into the decorating stratosphere with its vivid rainbow-striped finish.
No end of possibilities
There’s really no limit to the number of colours you can introduce into your home environment. In this open-plan, high-stud house, the many colours complement each other, rather than clashing.
Glorious groupings
Have a good fossick in those kitchen cupboards and see if you can find some brightly coloured ornaments and accessories. When grouped this way, the effect is very striking indeed.
Easy elegance
The rich and elegant colours of an elaborate Indian sari have clearly inspired the owner of this home. How could you ever feel down in such a sensational setting?
Beautiful bedroom
Even in the bedroom you can have fun incorporating colour. A feature wall in a fabulous jazzy shade is often all that’s needed for a fresh new look and you can add yet more zing with stencilled patterns or wall stickers.
Turn the tables
I always think of table settings as artistic compositions. You can incorporate all sorts of bright bits and bobs to create a scene that will thrill your guests and enhance their appetite for fun, food and sparkling conversation.
Walking on sunshine
Yellow is one of the up-and-coming “it” colours for spring and summer and it’s easy to see why. A knitted blanket such as this requires a good few balls of wool, but if you choose a simple stitch it certainly won’t be difficult – even for a knitter of average skill! Make it in a cotton yarn if you’re not looking for extra warmth.
