Make A Point – Introduce a key colour to pull a room together

July 26, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments 

Whether you have a traditional or contemporary home the importance and effect of colour within your interior design is equally important. From passionate reds and purples to calming greens and blues people use colour to create mood, atmosphere, character and interest. Unless experienced at working with colour many people are apprehensive about this area of [...]

Love Is All Around Us – Using Red Within Your Home

June 6, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments 

Red is one of the most powerful and effective colours within the colour wheel.  The colour of love, heat, danger and passion red will without a doubt add some energy and wow factor in to your home designs.  Similarly, however, if used to excess red can also create an overpowering, dark and opressive room.  Consequently, [...]

A Few Clues on the Blue Hues – how to use blue in your home

May 24, 2009 by katie.barrett · View Comments 

When used within interior design blue creates calm, tranquility and cool and can help to add some subtle depth to a colour scheme.  Blue if used incorrectly, however, can also create a sterile, unwelcoming and cold atmosphere.  Achieving this balance and choosing the correct tone for your room can be a tricky business which involves [...]