Feel the blues

From deep and dramatic to soft and soothing, Ida has used colour to create different atmospheres in her home. We asked three design experts to share how they set the tone using their favourite shades

Relaxed and easy to live with, soft blue is a go-to shade for restful rooms

It’s the summer’s most unexpected – and most enchanting – colour combination: shimmery cool blue tones partnered with rich earthy reds and a splash of burnt orange. Follow our lead to bring them to life in your home this season and beyond

Try these uplifting colour palettes to bring a feel-good summery vibe into your home

From butter yellow and pale pistachio to faded denim blue, these evocative shades are everywhere this season, providing plenty of inspiration for a soothing summer refresh

Livingetc colour expert Amy Moorea Wong on a room where white allows bold, bright accent hues to shine – proving opposites attract