Colour is an incredibly powerful and influential component of expressing your personality, as well as choosing to follow or buck the latest design trends. Even if you are more than a little skilled with a paintbrush, you may not be aware of just how important colour is.

So, with this in mind, continue reading to discover a concise guide to how colour can truly transform a space.

Browns

Less harsh and arguably, less aggressive, than bright or even darker reds, brown is not only the perfect colour for furniture and soft furnishings but, used, correctly, can also form part of a natural feature wall. Be careful about the shades of brown you choose; as a general rule, with brown in interior design, less is most definitely more. 

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Yellows

It does not take a degree in colour psychology to work out that yellow accents remind almost everyone of the summer sunshine and that choosing yellow for the core colour of a living room cushion arrangement, or a quilt in the master bedroom, evokes happiness and light. 

Should you be a fan of yellow (it is not, admittedly, for everyone), you may want to consider injecting a splash of bright yellow into the colour theme of the porch and hallway area, which would be sure to put visitors in the right frame of mind as soon as they walk through the door. 

Purple

The link between the colour purple and British royalty simply cannot be denied, and as such, if you are wanting to introduce a sense of grandeur to a room (more specifically, the master bedroom), then a purple focal point is the answer.

Not only is the colour purple associated with royalty, but psychologists often cite the colour also evokes feelings of:

• Excitement and Drama
• Relaxation and Calmness
• Mystery and Creativity
• Sophistication and Elegance 

Oranges

For those who have a zest for life and want to communicate their motivation and ambition through their interior design choices at home, if you are brave enough to bite the bullet, then it is time for an orange feature wall. 

If a whole wall painted bright orange is too much even for you, then choose a neutrally coloured wall with bright orange accessories, such as lampshades, cushions, blankets, and a large, soft, and plush rug for the centre of the floor. 

Greens

If browns are associated in the mind with earthy vibes, then green is the number one choice for those amateur designers who want to immerse themselves in nature at home. 

Wonderfully, not only do green accents and ornaments convey a sense of peace and tranquillity, but different shades of green can even serve to relax your senses and help to lower your stress and anxiety levels.