Colour inspiration – latest looks, page 5
Get inspired with colour and the latest decorating and colour trends! If you're getting ready for your next decorating journey, browse through these beautiful mood boards, paints, colours and decorating ideas to help you select just the right look and mood for your space. For more ideas, see the decorating inspiration gallery, habitat magazine or view how-to project ideas.
Get a feel for teal
Aquas and teals are splashing into interiors right now. Try doubling down and teaming them together... more
Signature liveliness
Turquoise is one of most calming and soothing colours you could use to make your space feel relaxing... more
Keen for Kilim
Woven, natural textures are everywhere, along with equally earthy colours to complement them... more
Finely toasted
To keep smouldering hues from swallowing up the space, balance things out with softer shades... more
Vibrantly mid-mod
The Mid-century modern design style is defined by a combination of playfulness and utility... more
Soothing sanctuary
Sticking to a single colour may seem like an easy way to decorate, but it can take a bit of finessing... more
A study in contrast
Decorating with complementary colours can be a challenging look to pull off, but when everything comes together... more
Welcome home
Your entryway or mudroom is a pretty crucial spot in your house... more
Pink and green grow up
This update on the classic combination of pink and green manages to be fresh, surprising and luxurious... more
Thumbs up
This inviting, relaxed space demonstrates how to bring the relaxed, joyful holiday vibe into any room... more
Modern reds
This boldly beautiful space showcases the new trend for striking reds... more
Velvet dark
A sophisticated look for an outdoor living space. Settle in for some relaxing outdoors time... more
A den for everyone
This beautiful serene space has been created to be an inviting and comfortable escape... more
Dream of the 80s
The 'noughties' kicked off with a 1980s electropop renaissance – and the looks that went with it have lasted... more
Splashing out
The room-defining painted rug feature, inspired by agate, makes a statement... more
Golden glow
Deep golds and ochres are a colour of the moment, popping up in accessories, bedlinen and even on whole walls... more
Dramatic monotone
Going all-in on one bold colour is a courageous idea and as this demonstrates, the results can be stunning... more
Two-toned neutrals
For large rooms, or simply as a striking feature, this unique two-toned look is a great way to add structure... more
Character darks
Dark exteriors have always held appeal. Black-painting weatherboards gives a house a smart urban look... more
Space to soothe
Weathered blues and whitewashed plywood create a soothing space to relax and read... more
