A few useful rules about using pattern

There are a few basic rules that will help you use patterns. When you mix patterns, you need the right combination of shape, colour, shade, and size to create a harmonic look in your living space.

How to plan your colour scheme: Part 2

Planning your colour scheme using paint charts, mood boards and the 60:30:10 trick.

How to plan your colour scheme: Part 1

Part 1 of choosing a colour scheme. It is a complex subject which is very much ruled by your emotional reaction to colour, but inspiration can be found anywhere if you have an eye for detail and design.

Very Peri – Pantone Colour of the Year 2022

The Pantone Colour of the Year 2022 was announced just before Christmas and for the first time ever, Pantone have created an entirely new colour: Very Peri.

Inspired by Blue Skies – soft blue accessories

Dulux has announced its Colour of the Year for 2022 as Bright Skies™, an airy light blue that perfectly captures this hopeful mood. It is a colour that is expected to be seen in fashion-forward homes across the country as the nation embraces hope and confidence.

Dulux announce Bright Skies™ as Colour of the Year for 2022

Dulux has announced its Colour of the Year for 2022 as Bright Skies™, an airy light blue that perfectly captures the optimism and desire for a fresh start that is the mood of the moment.

Decorating with terracotta

Warm rustic terracotta is a colour we are seeing everywhere in interiors this autumn. Its earthy tones are warm and natural and can be paired with warm neutrals for a calming setting or with monochrome accents for a vibrant look. Here are some of the very best terracotta interior buys to update your home this autumn.

Is 2021 the year of beige?

Whether its rich and earthy or light and bright, beige is turning out to be the trend of the season. Ever since Dulux unveiled an earthy beige hue called Brave Ground as its colour of the year for 2021, beige is back – bringing a warm, soothing vibe to our homes.