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Home discusses colour with

Zoe Anderson, founder of W.A. Green

C ONFIDENT

COLOUR

Home discusses colour with

Zoe Anderson

C ONFIDENT

COLOUR

WordsROSIEREYNOLDS

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oe Anderson, founder of

W.A.Green, remarks on the

growing move consumers

are making from deco-

rating their homes with

subdued greys and com-

fortable whites in favour

of bold, statement colours.

This expanding trend gives you the freedom

to enhance a pre-existing design scheme or

simply accentuate your personal style.

W.A.Green’s philosophy on design is playful,

yet their recommended approach to how

colours are used is based upon a concrete un-

derstanding of what works and what doesn’t.

Bold colours have until recently been a choice

amongst artists and designers. Zoe predicts

that consumers will become braver with their

colour palette; combinations such as pink and

yellow, lilac and lime and blue and orange will

become commonplace features in the home.

A room’s purpose is a key consideration

because certain colours and shades can have

a noticeable eff ect on your mood. If you want

to create a relaxing living room, then pinks,

greens and darker hues are perfect because

of their calming and grounding eff ect. Yellows

and blues are a better choice for your kitchen

and bathroom because they are energising

and inspire positivity.

The amount of natural light that enters your

room throughout the day is another factor

to consider, as this can really alter a colour’s

appearance. Accommodate for less natural

light by choosing darker colours, as these

thrive in shadier spaces and create a feeling

of cosiness. Extra warmth and balance can be

added through clever lighting and a colour-

ful accent; sofa cushions are a great way to

add a pop of colour. Larger, brighter rooms

are ideal for light shades because the natural

sunlight keeps it crisp and fresh instead of

washing it out.

Zoe gives some general tips on how to use

colour in the household. Colour blocking is an

excellent way to add depth and interest to a

room; a great way to do this would be to pair

a bright colour with a more subtle one. Many

are opting for a boldly painted ceiling, a dif-

ferent way to create openness and drama, if

you have the space to carry it. You could also

paint your fi replace in a bold pink or purple,

as this will surely make a statement.

YELLOW

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pli ing and cheerful, yellow is a

perfect accent colour for your home.

Painthouse’s pick is Orlando Yellow; a

subtle mustard hue within a bright sunshine

yellow is a lovely choice for someone wanting

an energising li in their home.

BLUE

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elieved to be the fi rst colour syntheti-

cally made into pigment by the

Egyptians, blue can arguably be

heralded as the world’s most popular shade.

Wisdom, luxury and power are implied through

deeper shades of blue, making it a perfect

choice for your living room. Aria Blue is

Painthouse’s choice; modern and vibrant, this

shade is a fresh option for 2019.

GREEN

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ousehold horticulture was and will

remain a highly popular trend. The

colour itself has also had a renewal,

with the shades Elvis Green and Kamilla Green

being two of Painthouses’ fi rm favourites. If the

mood of a room is something you are consider-

ing, green should not be overlooked, especially

if tranquility is the mood you want to create.

According to Zoe, green is “a very versatile

colour... you can decorate an entire room with

greens and have contrast, drama, richness, and

balance.”

PINK

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f one had to pick the defi ning colour of

2018, Millennial Pick would be the

most likely option. W.A.Green predict

that pink’s popularity will continue in 2019, and

Painthouse have selected the rosy-hued Ida

Pink as their key colour. Dustier roses are the

perfect pinks because they remain contempo-

rary and playful whilst avoiding appearing

sickly sweet.

ORANGE

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lamboyant, inspiring, energetic and

vibrant are words one would pair with

this colour. Reggie Orange is

Painthouse’s fi ery pick. Incredibly dramatic,

Zoe advises to save orange as an accent colour

to avoid it dominating your room. Perhaps use

orange as a smaller feature colour in your offi ce

to spark creativity.

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, founder of W.A. Green, founder of W.A. Green

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, founder of W.A. Green

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