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ARCHITECT JOSH PIDDOCK OF STUDIO MERLIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DEVISE A CONSIDERED PALETTE

Colour is a very personal subject, so the most important thing to remember is that there is no right or wrong answer. For me, the main rule is to create a specific ‘colour syntax’ that fits with your chosen concept. I create two piles within a palette; the ‘always colours’ and the ‘temporary colours’. You need a mix of each to come up with a unique scheme. I then create a set of rules about where each type can be applied and how much of each is the right amount for a space – it’s like syntax in linguistics.

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