A Splash of Summer Colour!

At last the sun is shining and we can throw open our windows and let the light and warm air drift through our homes. I have to admit that I love the sunshine, the flowers, the colours and the warmth! Although we add colour to our homes and it's there all year round there's something about the sunshine which makes your home feel alive and invigorating.

It's not just lounges that can be fresh and colourful, bedrooms can also be brightly coloured – as you know I'm a lover of white, but I also can't resist including pops of colour into every room; whether it's by adding a vase of fresh seasonal flowers or bed throws and cushions. Somehow the colours bring a smile to my face, which in turn makes me happy!

Interior design should be about making you happy, after all you have to live in your home and without some colour rooms can quickly become depressing and quite frankly boring. Use luxury bedding in bright summer colours and if needs be tone the colours down a little when autumn has arrived by using deeper richer hues of red, gold and forest green.

There are plenty of colour combinations you can use and if you can't decide which then add a splash of many different colours – it will certainly brighten your home and the eclectic mix of colours and patterns will add character and interest to your home.

Don't get caught in a colour trap, try something new – you'll be surprised by the end results and what's also great is that by using cheap curtains, windows blinds and bedding a new colourful look can easily be achieved even on the most modest of budgets.

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