Are you thinking about sprucing the place up a bit for the festive season? Well before you break out the pasting table and overalls, have a look and our handy colour guide. We’ve created a list of the colours we feel can make the biggest impact and even change the feel of a room without costing a fortune.
Red - Given the time of year there is literally no colour more festive than red, and even though it is synonymous with Christmas it will remain in style throughout the year.
Yellow - What a colour; yellow to me just screams happiness and vibrancy its and excellent colour for a kitchen, especially since you can coordinate your new cookware with just about any colour these days . However I would also suggest toning it down a bit with white or wood furniture and fittings.
Blue - Is a fantastic colour and one I’ve actually opted to use on my front door, I feel it gives my house a sense of fun and helps it stand out from the others on my street.
Pink - A fantastic and often underused colour (well, it’s certainly underused in a stylish way), pink is great for creating a nice calming room and is especially relaxing when paired with an extra comfy living room sofa and is best used in muted shades to avoid looking garish..
Grey - Is going to be a big colour in 2012 thanks to its neutral properties and ability to go with just about anything. With the right furniture and accessories grey can provide a very classy and upmarket feel.
Purple - Warning: Not for the faint hearted. Purple is a great colour for spicing up your home but should definitely be tested first before you go painting a whole room that colour. However for those of you that have a bit of a wild side this is a really fun colour to jazz up any room in the house.
Chocolate - This colour can split opinion but I think it’s a great colour as in the right shade its neutral and cosy. However it does rely on the right accessories like cushions and lighting to tie it all together.
Terracotta - This is my favourite colour for bathrooms as it is a clean colour without feeling too clinical and it.
I hope this guide helps with festive decorating, please feel free to send us in your recommendations and photos if you tried any out.
