African Design Magazine August 2015 | Page 78

Feature: Paint & colour TRENDS IN Paint Versus is a paint company passionate about homes and colour. They understand the power of colour in transforming a home into a stylish and unique space to enjoy. Their colour consultants have 20 years of experience each in guiding home owners towards choosing the right colours for their homes. T his can be a daunting thought for many as the choice you make needs to be the correct one to suite the architecture of the home, and complement the flooring and furnishing. Their Sophisticate Palette has taken its inspiration from subtle English and French brands. It has been created to take the anxiety out of the decision; over the years of dealing with many home owners, their consultants have distilled their favourite and most used colours into a fail proof solution for the home owner. With their discerning style and exacting eye for colour, Versus consultants take the anxiety out of painting a home. Tips to consider when choosing colour: Flooring is one the most important factors. Many people think, especially new build home owners, that it is easier to choose the paint before the tile. The opposite is true as the flooring becomes the base on which to build your scheme. 1 2 3 The architecture of your home also plays an important role as a guide to choosing the correct colours. For instance, a classical Georgian home would be approached with different colours to a modern retro home. The home owner’s lifestyle, taste and furnishings are also factors which need to be considered. 78 africandesignmagazine.com