Colour ideas to warm up interior spaces

Has your home felt a bit chilly this winter? It could be the colour of the walls (yes, really).

Creating a cosy interior environment has as much to do with the palette of colours you’ve decided to use as it does with double-glazed windows.

From rich, intimate hues of red and green to neutral tones, there are plenty of colour choices that will instantly warm up your space.

Creamy white

The right shade of white can make or break a room. Pick a warm, creamy white for your living room to enhance a classic look. The perfect off-white colour can act as a backdrop for your living room decor while creating a cozy living environment.

Tangerine

If you love a warm and vibrant look, dress up your living room or kitchen walls with shades of orange.

Tangerine, blood orange and pumpkin are all hues of orange to try if you’re looking to punch up the colour in your home.

Mustard yellow

Play up the impact of any room by painting your walls with a warm, mustard yellow.

While you might feel hesitant to paint your walls bright yellow, a deeper shade of yellow can add a peaceful glow to your space.

Moody green

Traditional and soothing, a dark green hue invites serenity and style to a room’s design. Try mixing moody green paint into your living room or bedroom for a hint of elegance that works well with neutral tones and rich browns.

Shades of grey

Although some grey tones can come off cold and dreary, the right shade of grey will open up any room and add a little silver lining to the space.

Choose a lighter shade of silvery-grey for a feminine feel or go bold with a dramatic dark shade for the perfect neutral.

Rich red

Make a statement by selecting a rich, deep red for your living or dining room walls. If you’re not ready to commit to an entirely red room, try it in a hallway.

Deep blue

Deep shades of blue bring a relaxing vibe to a room. When sorting through colour ideas to warm up your space, a pale shade of blue can appear too icy-cool in colder weather, but navy blue provides a calming atmosphere that is subtle and effortless, and transitions well between the seasons.

BELINDA MERRIE Colour doesn’t get any more warming than red. A wide expanse of red might overwhelm, so try it in a room with relatively little unbroken wall space, such as a hallway.