Your Home and Garden

COLOUR DECODED

Colour is like a secret language, speaking to us on a subconscious level. “Colour is the first thing anyone will remember about a space. It shapes spaces and adds more emotion than any other physical object,” explains interior designer Vanessa Webb of Dress My Nest.

Yet, many of us consider colour too complicated to introduce into our homes, holding back from even our favourite hues. If all-white interiors make your heart sing, you do you. But if fear of stuffing up is the only thing holding you back from exploring colour, read on for insider tips on embracing the rainbow.

1 What’s the most important thing to consider when choosing colours?

“Colour theory is a massive part of choosing the right colours for your project and what you choose has a big effect on how spaces make you feel,” says interior designer Nicola Ross. Colour theory is a complicated science, but the most important element is colour psychology. Essentially, hot colours like red

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