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LET’S TALK COLOUR

The secret sauce of great interior design
A t Lynne Blumberg if you secretly love deep plum

Interior Design, I live
walls and patterned rugs, go
for it! Your home should reflect
by one motto: When
you think you’re
done, add a splash of colour you, not your Pinterest feed.
and a touch of animal print. Another trick? Don’t
Colour and pattern are what underestimate the emotional
breathe life into a room. These impact of colour. It’s basically
two elements decide exactly mood lighting in paint form.
what kind of energy a room Want a space that feels calm?
will give back to you. Colour Think cool, muted tones. Want
and pattern are the difference energy? Go for something
between cold and sharp bright and punchy. Want to
interiors and a home that feels look extra tanned in your
more like a reflection of you. bathroom mirror? Hello, peach
undertones! (We won’t tell).
I like to think of colour and
pattern as the personality of a And don’t forget about balance.
room – the elements that give You don’t want your home
it a voice. A cheetah-print sofa to look like a box of crayons
screams unbridled fun, a splash exploded. Use contrast; pair
of purple drapes the space bold colours with soft neutrals
in royalty, and a bright green to really make your favourite
throw infuses it with a hum spots pop. Even a hint of colour
of excitement. Without these through cushions, art, or a
touches, a room is simply four cheeky accent chair can make a
walls and a ceiling. Colour is the huge difference.
essence of mood; it draws out
emotions that might otherwise remain create a timeless backdrop that lets your At the end of the day, colour is your
dormant. Patterns, especially animal furniture and art shine, while bold pops home’s personality coming to life. It’s
print, are the final electrifying spark that of colour and patterns add personality how you make a space memorable,
makes a space feel truly alive. and confidence. These elements are the inviting, and uniquely you. So be brave!
cherry on top, so to speak. Experiment, play, and remember: paint
Colour is powerful; it can completely isn’t permanent, but great design that
change how a space feels. Warm tones But here’s where people often go reflects your vibe? That’s timeless.
like terracotta, caramel, and gold make a wrong: choosing colours and prints
room feel cozy and inviting. Cool tones based on what’s trendy rather than what For more information,
like sage or misty blue make you feel feels right. Sure, beige everything might contact 011 447 6016 or visit
fresh, relaxed, and rejuvenated. Neutrals be having a moment on Instagram, but www.lynneblumberg.co.za

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