Real Living Australia - April 2016

ROOMS

HOW SOPHISTICATED, how elegant, how moody and dramatic are these plummy-

purply hues in this dining room? It’s no surprise these rich, warm, reddish tones

are popular in dining areas, because they’re considered stimulating – inspiring

conversation (no dull dinner parties surrounded by these colours). Apparently

reddish colours also increase the appetite, so provide plenty of food for

your guests! As they up the energy and excitement levels (they’re said to increase

the heart rate) these tones are also an ideal choice for other social areas in the home

where people congregate, such as the living room. And if you want to make a fabulous

first impression, paint your entryway in more purply shades, for the colour is

often associated with royalty – so suggesting wealth and luxury. How divine. R

text

diana prichard |

photography

maree homer |

styling

jackie brown

styling assistants

bridget maloney, kate leabeater, jen schipper & rosie gallan

real living

SQUASHED BERRY

TAUBMANS

“PANSY PETAL”

FLOWER POP

MUROBOND

“IRIS”

ROYAL SEAL

DULUX

“PURPLE POOL”

SOFTLY SOFTLY

MUROBOND

“GHOST”