Shades representing a tranquil abode

Yellow accents bring brightness and energy to a living room. Pairing yellow wall accents with neutral colours like grey, white, or beige adds warmth without overpowering the space. If you prefer a bolder approach, create a focal wall in a vibrant yellow hue, balancing it with more subdued tones in the furniture and decor. Small touches like yellow throw pillows or vases can also tie the look together.

Absolutely! A black wall accent can bring sophistication and depth to a small room. Use it sparingly, focusing on just one wall, and balance it with lighter furniture, decor, or accents to prevent the space from feeling too enclosed. The contrast between the black wall and lighter elements creates visual interest, making the room feel modern and chic rather than cramped.

Many experts say that stark white lights can help increase focus and make you pay more attention to work, and they're better for your eyes. But the downside to the bright white lights is that you're always on high alert - meaning they're not so good for creating feelings related to serenity. Warm, gentle lights are the way to go if you want a cosy feel.

For most rooms, LED bulbs with a soft yellow tinge work perfectly. Table or floor lights with plain shades can add a nice glow for the evenings. If you get plenty of sunlight during the day, go for thin curtains to keep your home bright.

There's actually no better colour combination than this one - balancing tranquil colours with bold accent walls. We recommend that you keep it simple by picking one or two items that you want to highlight in the room.

For example, in the living room, light grey walls will look nice with dark blue cushions or a bright yellow chair. If your walls are beige or white, you can add a bold-coloured sofa to make the room look lively. Metallic items can also add some spark. What you should avoid doing is falling for the temptation of adding more and more things - stop at a few so that the room does not look tacky and overcrowded.

Very much so. Colour theory says that light walls reflect more of the sunlight and make small rooms feel brighter and more open.

Colours like off-white, pastel yellow, and beige are excellent for small kitchens, bathrooms, and study rooms. A trick we recommend trying out is adding mirrors to the room to multiply the amount of sunlight the room receives. Also, go for light-coloured tiles and avoid bulky furniture as it will make a small room feel even smaller.

You just need to make sure that you're cleaning the walls regularly. What we don't realise is that while we dust off the shelves and counters, the walls are neglected. This causes them to gather years and years of dust - which reduces the freshness of light colours.