Decorating & Design - Colour
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Designer faves: Blue Designer faves: Blue
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Colour corner: Decorating with colour Colour corner: Decorating with colour
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Decorating with black and white Decorating with black and white
Decorating with black and white
Classic, clean and inherently chic, nothing quite makes a statement like black and white. from floors and walls to furniture and accents, you can have as much or as little of black and white as your heart desires. while black and white decor easily coordinates itself colour-wise, this simple...
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Home decor: All about orange Home decor: All about orange
Home decor: All about orange
What is it about a glowing fire or a brilliant summer sunset that holds our attention for hours? the colour orange is a captivating hue that is often overlooked in home decor because of its intensity. but when balanced correctly, orange will add a happy, stimulating and even healing atmosphere...
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Home decor: All about pink Home decor: All about pink
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All about green All about green
All about green
So exciting is the sight of fresh green buds poking through the snow in spring -- nature's finest signal that winter's long spell is over. you can't help but rejoice that the world will once again be green. interestingly, we also have a unique relationship with the colour green: our eyes can...
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Home decor: All about yellow Home decor: All about yellow
Home decor: All about yellow
Nothing has dazzled human civilizations quite like our bright yellow sun. warming, energizing, the source of life and sustenance on earth, it's a natural choice for bringing beauty and brilliance into the home. but like the summer sun streaming through your office windows, too much refreshing...
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The psychology of colour The psychology of colour
The psychology of colour
The psychology of colour is a rich and complex subject. it represents a field of study and research in and of itself. the psychology of colour is also influenced by cultural and regional biases. there are, however, certain rules of thumb that can be used when attempting to predict and control...
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Using context to choose colour Using context to choose colour
Using context to choose colour
The orientation of a room or space has a strong effect on the quality of light and, therefore, how you perceive colour in that environment. it is important to observe the changes of light throughout the day. also, try to understand the seasonal variations in light before making colour decisions....
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Home decor: All about blue Home decor: All about blue
Home decor: All about blue
Almost everyone loves a shade of blue, which is no surprise considering we're surrounded with brilliant blue seas and skies. but sadly, we're left with relatively few earthly things in blue to admire, which might be why blue things abound in everything for home decor . but blue enthusiasts,...
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Colour: Calamity or conquest? Colour: Calamity or conquest?
Colour: Calamity or conquest?
Ever walked into a room and just felt sick? it could be the paint, and i don't mean the base. "colour affects us unconsciously and can profoundly alter mood, appetite and energy levels," says tammy schnurr, of w network's hit show arresting design . "really, all facets of health -- physical,...
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Colour palette perfection Colour palette perfection
Colour palette perfection
“which do you like better, malaysian mist or samoan sand?” “hmm. i like samoan sand, but malaysian mist has that nice sheen.” “or i could go for something completely different, like far east fuchsia. what do you think?” you hold a bottle and an unpainted toe up to the light....
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Crazy about colour Crazy about colour
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Colour commentary Colour commentary
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Colour confidence Colour confidence
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When I look at a room, it's the personal touches like artwork and travel memetoes that elevate a space from generic to genuine. I'll take a house adorned with books, family photographs and decorative accessories any day over a cookie-cutter interior that's perfectly and pristinely furnished with basic pieces... I believe that a home should reflect the people who own it.
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