A designer look without the cost

When you walk through a professionally decorated home, there is a certain sense of harmony that flows throughout the space. This is because designers consider each room in terms of its relation to another and choose colours, furniture and accessories that feel cohesive. This is especially important given the popularity of open-concept homes.

Not everyone hires a decorator or has a knack for design, which makes choosing complementary paint colours tricky, so most homeowners end up picking one colour for the entire home. Want to bring your space to life with colour? Try the following steps.

What is your inspiration? Do you tend toward clean lines with a mix of retro or vintage treasures? These factors will influence the palette you choose. Finding visual representation of what speaks to you is the best place to start.

Depending on whether you choose warm, neutral or cool colours, you can create a space that helps to set a particular mood.

Great design should reflect the homeowner’s personality and should be more fun than difficult.