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and sky – the colour is best placed in areas where we wish to wind down.” When it comes to wall colours, paint expert Farrow & Ball suggests using bold colours on furniture or smaller areas for impact. Charlotte Cosby, creative director, advises: “Adding colour can be done in many different ways without it looking too scary. Try painting furniture or areas you wouldn’t initially think of decorating. Painting bookshelves, fireplaces or the interior of a cupboard will bring a room to life without it being too overpowering. Another great way to introduce some bold colour subtly is to paint your walls in a neutral tone, adding colour on the skirting, staircase or interior doors in a stronger shade. This method will create impact without having to touch the walls!” Available from home heating specialists M&J Abbs, which has a showroom in Fenstanton, the electric Rayburn Ranger has retro styling and comes in a range of statement colours. Whether you opt for marmalade (shown), tomato or sunshine, it’s guaranteed to bring a pop of colour and some wow factor to your kitchen. It’s also energy efficient and highly functional, with two large-capacity radiant ovens, a warming oven, a cast-iron hot plate and two-zone induction hob. Find out more at mjabbs.co.uk
Dominic Myland, CEO of Mylands, explains that using green across its many spectrums remains a timeless possibility. “Green is versatile, refreshing, has stood the test of time and remains a popular choice in modern interior schemes.” Finally, Jennifer Porter, design office manager at fitted furniture specialist Neville Johnson, reveals that the Barbiecore trend is so popular now because it captures a feel- good spirit: “Shades of pink are perfect for adding instant personality to your spaces. And, when used for wardrobes or dressing rooms, tones of pink can look great paired with warm gold door handles. It’s not just the fashion world that continues to be captivated by positive, bright pink shades, as Google searches for Barbiecore home decor are up by 200%.”
THE FULL SPECTRUM Mylands shows off natural shades of green and vibrant yellow (top left); let the furniture speak for itself with Farrow & Ball’s neutrals, showing off unified floor and ceiling paintwork (above); Neville Johnson embraces on-trend shades of pink (right)
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