Colour Your Life – 5 Top Tips to Brighten Up Your Home

I’m a big fan of colour! I love the way it makes me feel, I love the impact it can have on a space and most of all I love how easy it can be to update. Trying to decide on the right colour scheme for your home can definitely be overwhelming. Here a few of my tips for Colour Your Life.

Tip # 1 – Find Inspiration

Start by picking out your key piece of artwork, rug or even cushions that will feature in the space. Draw out the colours you love in these pieces..take a photo so you can match when you go shopping!

Tip # 2 Keep You Base neutral

Stick to a neutral colour palette for your wall colour and flooring. Even your furniture. This will allow you to easily incorporate colour without to0 many clashes. It also makes it a lot more affordable to change up your colour scheme when needed.

Tip # 3 Stick to up to three colours only

The general rule of thumb when decorating with colour, it to stick to a maximum of three complementing colours. If you’re stuck on what colours match…grab yourself a colour wheel or paint swatch.

Tip # 4 Add Pops Of Colour

Group coloured decor together to create an instant colour pop and a gorgeous point of interest. Draw out the colours in your statement art, or rug to create a cohesive look.

Tip # 5 Start Small

If you’re still unsure on what colours to use in your home. Start small by slowly introducing colour in the form of a Throw Rug,Cushion,Vase or even add a Plant or a bunch of Flowers. These will add beautiful pop’s of colour to your room. Using Decor pieces to add colour,is also a great way to incorporate colour whilst also making it super affordable to change to suit your current style.