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Choosing Colours

Using colour within any environment can enhance the overall look and feel of the space. The key to using colour successfully is ensuring that you avoid overuse of strong colours and select muted colours and tones.

If using blues or greens, try to minimise the area as these are considered cool tones and If these colours are not lit properly can make a room or space feel cold and uninviting.

Colours such as orange, red and yellow tones should help create a warmer feel and neutral tones should appeal to a wider audience.

Try to think of the bigger picture and see how your wall colour sits with your choice of flooring to create an overall look.