Australian Country Homes

THE SECRET TO USING COLOUR

While we all know that neutral is timeless and makes for a good base, there is a case to be made for adding colour to your home. A growing number of designs are appearing across the kitchen and bathroom landscape that are incorporating colour in a big way — in more than just decor and furnishings. An increasing number of homeowners are staking a claim on their spaces using colour and it is gaining momentum.

Choosing to be adventurous — without being outrageous — many homeowners are selecting a material palette that reflects their personal style through colour, making a grand statement that has serious appeal. Be it bold paint selections, coloured cabinetry choices, titillating tiles or vibrant fixtures and fittings, there are a number of ways to pack in personality to your kitchen or bathroom.

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOUR

Those of you with a penchant for design will know that there is a psychology to colour. Even if you don’t obsess about pillow shams, tile borders and architectural detail, most people have an intuitive understanding that certain

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