Period Living

TECHNICOLOUR DREAM

Colour is at the heart of Lucy Renshaw’s home; not just the gentle muted shades of the English countryside, but the hot blues of Cuba, vibrant reds of Mexico, and burned oranges of Barcelona. It is a riot of vibrant tones and busy patterns that meld together to create a family home brimming with optimism and energy.

‘Even when I was a little girl I loved mismatching colours and not following convention,’ says Lucy. ‘Colour impacts everything, and I have developed my business around colour, energy and creativity through workshops, coaching and retreats.’

The house is not only imbued with colour, but is

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