Quit it with the Boring Beige!

In the past decade or so, I have developed a strong passion for colour - specifically, colour in the home. It seems to me that the majority of home owners choose to paint their walls beige, sand, or white – the most uninspiring and dull shades on the market.

People tend to be afraid of colour. They may feel that they do not have “an eye” for decorating. They are unaware of the colours that will look nice. They may also be afraid to choose colours that will soon go out of style.

My response? For heaven’s sake! Be a risk taker! As far as risks go, this is a very small one! If you don’t like the colour in five years, go drop fifty bucks and buy some new paint. It’s cheap! Go for neutrals in your furniture, window coverings, floor treatments, and other expensive items that you want to remain in style.

As far as not knowing what colours will look nice, there is an easy solution. Flip through one of the thousands of home decorating magazines; you will inevitably be drawn to certain rooms and specific colours. Rip these pages out; go buy the paint, and get going!

Regardless of what kind of home furnishings you own, colour on the walls will make a significant difference in the atmosphere of your home. The walls in your workplace are most likely cream coloured. Why would anyone want to leave work to enter a space that feels exactly like work?

Colours create moods. If you want a cozy home, go for deep shades of blue and green. If you want a bright and cheery home, go for reds and yellows. In the northern hemisphere, where we have at least six months of winter weather, people spend a hefty amount of time indoors.

Make your home a sanctuary that you love to be in and that you’re proud of! This is the space where you will build friendships and grow a family – make it inspiring and beautiful.