Establish a natural living atmosphere.

 

You may create unexpected and invigorating places all over your house by experimenting with shapes, materials, textures, and lighting in addition to the colours you choose for your walls.

Incorporate a little bit of nature

“When you think about the senses, don’t forget that touch is just as important as sight,” says Willeke Jongejan, Senior Colour Designer at the Global Aesthetic Centre. “A palette of light whites combines brilliantly with natural, tactile materials such as wood.”

Continue your colour scheme onto items of furniture such as tables and chairs – but also be prepared to leave exposed areas in their natural state. If you’re feeling adventurous, play with blending between painted and unpainted sections of wall or furniture – and use natural elements to soften the overall look. Clay accessories, plants and even bare branches can add to the overall effect.

Add a hint of surprise

Willeke advises, "Consider various facets of the rooms you're decorating." Put otherwise, what might capture your attention, where you plan to sit, and which direction you plan to look? It is important to think about colour schemes and tone-on-tone pairings between rooms as well as inside specific ones.

When you walk from a home office to a sitting room or kitchen, for example, think about the impression that will be left on you and the transition between rooms with distinct functions.