As with most interiors projects, the first step towards a more colourful home is to think through the effect you want to achieve and make a plan.

“Colour is never seen in isolation, so bring all your colours together with a mood board,” suggests Sam Bramley, colour specialist at Lick Home.

“Fabric, textures, materials and paint samples can all be utilised to inspire colourways.”

“Then there’s the 60-30-10 rule, which is a great tool to create a colour palette,” she continues. “Put simply, it’s the idea that 60% of the room should represent a dominant colour, 30% should use a secondary colour and the last 10% should feature an accent colour.”

If that still sounds a little daunting, then consulting the standard colour wheel can help you figure out which colours might work well together.

“Pairing colours from opposing sides of the colour wheel will really make an impact and give your room the wow factor,” explains Helen Ashmore, head of design at Laura Ashley.

“A cool tone against a warm one provides a striking contrast and is perfect for a space lacking in dimension.

For example, pairing a blue and yellow might not seem appealing, but it’s all about the hues of the colour combination you use – a dark blue paired with gold accessories will creates a rich and luxurious look.”

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