ZONING WITH COLOUR
Paint is one of the easiest ways to refresh a room. If you’re feeling inspired to experiment with colour blocks, here are a few things to bear in mind…
* When choosing a secondary shade to colour block with, consider tones of the same colour, such as red with pink, for a cohesive look. For a more striking combination, go for complementary colours, which sit opposite each other on the colour wheel, such as yellow and blue.
* Think about the atmosphere you want to create – use warm colours to zone off intimate nooks for relaxing or eating, while cool hues can be used to bring light and freshness to a desk space.
* With bold colour on the wall, it’s often better to keep flooring neutral – think wooden floorboards or natural carpet for a calming influence.
* Bring other blocks of colour into the room with painted furniture and ceramics.