The bright side In living colour
When it comes to creating a welcoming home space that makes you feel happy, healthy, energised or at peace, a little colour goes a long way.
So which colour is right for you and your space? Different shades evoke various emotions, so it all depends on how you want to feel and what colours speak to you.
If you’re wanting to embrace the bright side of life, shades of yellow bring energy, joy and optimism. When you want to feel more energised, red is a powerful statement of excitement and passion. Should tranquil vibes be your happy space, be sure to bring in vibrant blues to boost feelings of calm and control. While green evokes nature, balance and growth, orange is all about warmth, optimism and instinct.
Fun and fresh
Snuggle up in bed with this modern, multicoloured geometric quilt cover. Super comfortable in 100% cotton and 360 thread count for snoozing so good, you’ll be hard pressed to find a reason to leave. Aura nio quilt cover from $149, Harvey Norman
Hello yellow
Want to instantly transform your home? This beautifully designed yellow accent chair adds bold character and all-important comfort. Combine it alongside your neutral sofa to make a real style statement. Chester yellow chair now $399.97, Pillow Talk
Turn over a new leaf
Bringing nature indoors is always a great mood-booster. Welcome those deliciously tropical rainforest vibes with this Philodendron artwork, designed to make you feel good and that little bit closer to nature. Framed glass leaf print $44.50, Eureka Street Furniture
Instant good vibes with colour
To help you add instant good vibes to your space, we’ve combined our top styling tips and handpicked some beautiful new furniture pieces and homewares to inspire your creativity and brighten your mood.
How to use colour as your hero
Whether you’re looking to add a few pops of colour here and there throughout your home the key to style success is choosing the right hero piece that anchors your space.
A statement in soft furnishings
Sofas, armchairs and beds are all prime positions for bright, bold and beautiful pillows, cushions and soft throws in lovely natural fibres. The best part is they’re so transportable, you can shift them around to effortlessly change up your space whenever you like.
The power of paint
Paint is a great, transformative tool to create a feature wall, to brighten up a bookshelf, a study nook, home office, bathroom and even kitchen cabinetry. Using one colour throughout your home makes your space feel larger and more connected.
Artful accents and accessories
Colourful accessories and homewares really light up your rooms. The key is to choose a colour and weave it through different areas to create unity. Place a few vases or books on a shelving unit, and then put a dish or tray in the same hue on a coffee table and a lamp in a similar tone nearby.
1. Creative Flair art print 75 x 110cm, Harvey Norman $119
2. Urban bath sheets available in eight colours, Pillow Talk $15
3. Smeg Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Is My Love kettle, Harvey Norman $899
4. Chasseur french oven 26cm in cherry blossom, Harvey Norman $299
5. Smeg 50s style two-slice toaster in pink, Harvey Norman $189
Style tip:
Ready to experiment with bright colours? Start by painting a smaller area in your home, like a door, window nook or single wall to first get a feel for the space.