Creating a mood board is a great way to gain some clarity on your ideas and pin down a more precise direction for your interior scheme.
Decorating with subtle hues will give your space a soft, relaxed feel. Subtle tones can be used to make a bold statement by drawing attention to beautiful architectural features or stunning artwork.
Colour drenching is a key interior trend this spring. To colour drench a room is to take one colour and use tones and shades of it across many different surfaces. Think walls, bedding, furniture, accents – even the ceiling is fair game!
Like the idea? So where do you start?
Mairi Helena, an influential textile and wallpaper designer gives us an insight into her world of colour. Learn where her inspiration comes from, her tips on combining colour and her thoughts on key of the moment colour trends. Mairi also looks at some of her key wallpapers from her new collection and how they can be matched with paints from the 1829 Vintage Collection.
Christmas. We look forward to decorating with lights, sparkle, warm textiles and of course our Christmas trees.
If you are thinking of adding some festive touches, here are our top 5 Christmas crafting ideas with Artisan paints.
Many people avoid using bright colours as they worry it won’t work. There’s only one opinion that matters: yours. If it works for you, then it works. But if you need a little help with colour choice, then the colour wheel is your friend.
Have you ever felt baffled by the ‘rules’ of interior design? Wondered what the right or wrong thing would be to do in your home? Here we look at the truth behind some of the established ‘myths’, leaving you free to express yourself as YOU think is best.
Do you have a favourite colour? A feeling you want to create in the room? Do you want to go bold and dramatic or sophisticated and understated? The answers to these questions can give you a starting point for your scheme.
Many professionals work with colour and design on a daily basis. As well as having natural creative flair for these jobs, they have also studied colour theory and understand the base rules for creating different moods using colour. If you would like to give your space a new look but aren’t sure where to start, understanding the basics of colour theory can give you a great background and help you to choose your approach to a colour scheme.
