Colour blocking

Turn a plain wall into a focal point with these stylish schemes

Colour – on walls, joinery, soft furnishings or via accessories – has a truly transformative effect: it impacts the mood of a home’s inhabitants, as well as having the power to change an architectural

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

The most striking of colour combinations, black and white adds instant drama to any room – and it’s surprisingly versatile and timeless

WE ALL KNOW FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT, SO HOW BEST TO PRESENT THE FRONT OF OUR HOMES? WE ASKED A PAINT EXPERT, AN ESTATE AGENT AND A HOME STAGER

There’s a science and an art to using colour in the home, but there's no need to fear bolder shades, says the author of a new book