here’s something invigorating about the start of spring that makes us want to overhaul our homes. Whether you are embarking on a major renovation or just after a tiny refresh, the latest new trends will give you endless inspiration. The colours we choose to live with are one of the most important aspects of home décor. Last year, it was ‘millennial pink’ that had its moment in the spotlight, while grey, of course, has been our neutral of choice for the past few years now. For 2019, things are looking brighter and bolder. Firstly, colour experts Pantone has announced that Living Coral – “an animated, life-affirming shade of orange, with golden undertones” – is its colour of the year. While a bold, flat orange can look old- fashioned and harsh, coral, on the other hand, is a more gentle shade inspired by the beauty of coral reefs. Crown Paints’ ‘Dance Fever’ is perfect for accent walls or for making small areas ‘pop’, while the more subtle ‘Powdered Clay’, also by Crown Paints, gives more of a pared-back, organic look. “Coral is an animated and optimistic shade,” agrees Sue Kim, senior colour designer at paint experts Valspar. “Our ‘Flamboyant Flamingo’ paint colour can add a sense of warmth and joy to any room in the house. Reminiscent of the natural world under the sea, it is a vibrant colour which will mesmerise in any area.” Carrying on the oceanic theme, deep blues, such as dark teal and bold navy, are also on the horizon when it comes to on-trend colours. Joa Studholme, colour curator at Farrow & Ball, has the ultimate eye for colour and gives her expert advice: “’De Nimes’, like the workwear fabric it is u
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