Colour confidence

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  • Ten rules for decorating with colour

    mydeco magazine

    Ten rules for decorating with colour This 'active' blue creates an inviting and intimate kitchen. © Graham Atkins-Hughes Scared of colour? Abigail Ahern, author of A Girl's Guide To Decorating gives ten top tips on how to bring colour into your home. No more excuses! Clever, clever colour. Used correctly, ...

  • How to colour co-ordinate successfully

    mydeco magazine

    How to colour co-ordinate successfully Don't be afraid to experiment with bold colours © Nono About to tackle a revamp of one of your rooms? Ensure your colour scheming works well every time you decorate with our guide to the basic rules of decorating. By Sarah Warwick Use the colour ...

  • My lounge made me fat: can colour change your life?

    mydeco magazine

    My lounge made me fat: can colour change your life? Grey communicates sophistication, while a pink armchair injects sensuality into a room © Graham and Green Sick of feeling the urge to pick at food? Good intentions always flying out of the window? We have good news. It may not ...

  • Brighten your home on a budget | mydeco.com

    mydeco magazine

    Refresh your living space with brightly coloured cushions © John Lewis In the current economic climate you may still want to give your home a makeover and a refreshed look, but without having to totally redecorate or spend a fortune. Let’s look at how you can give your living or ...

  • How to decorate with white

    mydeco magazine

    Display white flowers in a selection of glass vases © The White Company Most people misunderstand white; discover how to enhance your space by using the calmest of hues to your advantage. Read on for expert tips on using this versatile colour. 1. Use white to your advantage In the ...

  • Ten ways to design & decorate your bedroom

    mydeco magazine

    Pale blue is proven to help you fall asleep © Ikea Your bedroomis the one room in the house where you can really indulge yourself to create a relaxing, comfortable and stylish retreat. The secret is in combining colour, pattern and texture for an individual scheme that really works for ...

  • Be confident with colour | Articles | mydeco

    mydeco magazine

    Make a statement with a strong accent colour like this sofa © John Lewis It probably won't surprise you to know that 'neutral' shades have long since been the nation's favourite - probably due to the fact that many people are nervous of using colour for fear of making a ...

  • 10 ways to add wow factor on a budget

    mydeco magazine

    You don't need to paper the whole room to make a statement © Casamance You don’t need to spend a fortune – or have an out of the ordinary house – to give every room that something special – all it takes is a little imagination and a willingness to ...

  • How to decorate with bold wallpaper

    mydeco magazine

    A large print makes a powerful impact in a small room © Wallpaper Space Want to give your room the 'wow' factor? Putting up a large print wallpaper will achieve just that. Browse our gallery for design ideas, advice and tips. By Clare Steel. Inspired? Shop the UK's largest collection ...

  • How to decorate with red

    mydeco magazine

    Cosy up with red accents © Laura Ashley Discover how to decorate with red without going overboard. It's a highly stimulating colour, evoking happiness, love, excitement and anger. See these expert tips on incorporating red into your home. 1. Red decorating is on the rise A B&Q survey shows that ...