Colour inspiration – latest looks, page 8
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.
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
Creamier whites
You need shades that are versatile and will look good in rooms of all shapes and sizes... more
The new neutrals
Our concept of what's a neutral colour is changing. No longer are we talking only about whites, creams, beiges... more
Peach meets pink
It has been the darling of recent times – millennial pink has appeared in all walks of life... more
Tonal stripes
Stripes are a design classic for many reasons. They’re simple to achieve, have endless variations... more
Sunset tones
There’s a subtle shift into the modern trend for peaches and nudes... more
Waves of blue
Swirled to sleep Swirly waves of colour inspired by the lapping sea create a calm and peaceful environment... more
Deeply geo
Keeping it charming, cosy and oh-so-modern in this strong blue and grey look... more
The new earthy roses
A modern take on an old favourite: terracotta. This tone-on-tone living space harks back to the retro appeal... more
Wabi-sabi style
Soft muted greens are the new neutral this season. Use a two-tone approach for interest... more
Try Japandi
Japandi – a mix between Japan style and Scandi with a simple organic style and using natural colours... more
A new take on purple
Sultry, smoky purple takes charge this season. Deep, rich, luscious purple is a colour to watch for this year... more
Colour block
Why not pick a bold colour that you love, and create a block of beautiful colour?... more
Pink meets blue
This delicious living room has a softly Californian retro vibe while using a very up-to-date colour – millennial pink... more
Garden party
Three garden inspired looks for your home: Bali garden, Morrocan room and English garden... more
A jewel in the crown
A visit to the land of maharajas, medieval forts, palaces and festivals, Rajasthan is the jewel in India’s crown... more
Going global
Stylist Amber Armitage takes a trip around the globe and translates her inspiration into spaces... more