COLOUR
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COLOUR CLASSIC OR
CONTEMPORARY?
Choosing a colour is a very personal
thing. Your own favourite colour
says a lot about your personality,
and will reflect the kind of person
you are. It may be flamboyant or
fiery, calm and relaxed, natural and
tranquil or dramatic – just like you.
Colour is high on the agenda
when interior designers are
working out what kind of
effect a client wants in their
home – or in the case of
commercial clients, maybe a
restaurant or hotel.
Colour makes up 60 percent
of the reason why we favour
things, both architecturally
or product-based. So it is
fundamental to our wellbeing.
And given the competitive,
pressured, stress-filled lives
many of us lead today, having
the right surroundings in
which to live or work is more
important than ever.
Of course, colour varies not
just with personal choice but
is also influenced by fashion
trends. Interestingly, many
favourite colours in this
industry tend towards the
classic. In a conservatory or
orangery and with bi-folding
doors, for example, it is the
connection with the garden
beyond that is important, so
greens or natural wood effects
are always going to be a good
choice.
Any estate agent will tell you
that having a front door in the
right colour and style makes a
difference to potential buyer’s
image of a property.
So choice is important and