I often hear people say, "I'm hopeless at picking colours." If that sounds like you, don't feel bad. It can be daunting to choose colour schemes for your home, especially if you haven't spent years ...

DIY decorators often get the furniture plan right and nail the neutrals but then cringe like the Cowardly Lion when choosing color. Afraid of making a mistake, we default to neutrals and maybe one ...

Split complementary colors can be considered the sister to decorating with complementary color palettes — they are very similar, but their respective nuances make them unique. While a complementary ...

Have you ever looked at a colour wheel? Comprising most, if not every colour out there, it is a great way to understand how colour combinations work. In any visual art field, be it photography, ...

Using color in interiors successfully is not just about choosing those you feel most drawn to. While this is, of course, important, the more scientific rules of color harmony teach us which pairings ...

Like many do-it-yourself decorators, I’m always on the lookout for ways to bridge the gap between my limited skillset and the world of fine design. I look for what great designers know that the rest ...

"Colour is the place where our brain and the universe meet" Paul Cezanne Colour lies at the intersection of mind and matter, perception and the world. Our responses to colour are not just biological.

Even though Isaac Newton’s experiments and observations led to the development of the color wheel during the 17th century, his revolution in the understanding and application of colors continues to ...

This foundational design rule means the best colour combination for homes is minutes away 60 per cent of a main colour, 30 per cent of a secondary colour and 10 per ...