Colour themes to inspire you

Colour can be like magic!!! It transforms the ‘look’ of a space instantly!! Colour has great impact on mood, appetite and energy levels.

Colour psychology tells us red tones are known to increase blood pressure and levels of agitation but used in the bedroom or dining room of a house, red can also produce feelings of arousal and stimulates appetite.

Dark reds, like burgundy are the best choice for the home because they add warmth, inviting your guests to linger and stay. Use true red sparingly as its boldness can be brash and you’ll associate it with the branding of fast food outlets…sans stylish! Red colour paint gives you energy to do work throughout the day. But use red colour paint either on one or two walls of your living room. If you use too much red colour in your room, then you will definitely feel restless after sometime. A combination of red and black colour paint looks fantastic but use one colour as a dominating colour and the other as an accent.

Neutral colour paint is extensively used in many living rooms as it is calming. Artwork, wall paintings and any type of wall décor are better displayed with a neutral colour scheme in more effective way.

For a modern and elegant look, use a very pale grey colour paint eg Dulux ¼ strength White Duck. Being a neutral colour, combine grey colour paint with almost any colours. Try grey with yellowish accents to perk up the look of your living room interior. If you opt for simple furniture and accessories, then the modest grey colour paint offers a graceful and sophisticated look to the living room.


Keep in mind: choosing neutral colours like white, beige and creams will allow you to change the colour scheme without needing to totally decorate because you are able to introduce bright accent colours with cushions, rugs and lamps. Stronger tones like greens and reds or browns will limit your ability to change the room at a whim.