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56 Home&Lifestyle Magazine | Summer 2016
Residential & Commerical
Interior & Exterior Colour Consultant
0414 410 961
Colour is what enhances an interior or
exterior, and selecting colour for your
home is a difficult process. People
may say oh... just go neutral. However,
it is important to make sure you get the
correct tones in that neutral, as this can be
the difference between walls looking like
cardboard, or those that flow and sit well with
furnishings, floorings and art work or exterior
surroundings.
Paint colour turns any room into a living
space, hides blemishes, raises or lowers the
ceiling, and sets a room’s mood.
Paint colours need to create an environment
that can be lived and worked in every day.
Trends in colour come and go, some faster
than others. But, what makes an interior look
current is using a mix of different furnishings,
and accessories.
It’s the colour combinations the eye sees
first.
If you are thinking of renovating your house
it is a great idea to start flicking through
magazines, looking on websites like Pintrest
and Instagram, blog sites etc., as these are all
good areas to research. A good starting point
on your creative journey, is when you see
something you like print it off or cut it out, and
create a mood board. This will show you the
style and colours that are appealing to you.
An important area to consider when
choosing a paint company, is your living
environment. Paints have what are known
as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in them.
These compounds are what you smell &
breath in, when paint is applied and is drying.
VOC’s contribute negatively to indoor air
quality through emissions, both during and
after curing. The lower the VOC the better for
all.
As a colour consultant I work with
the individual by suggesting options,
combinations and accents, but the final
choice will rest with the homeowner.
If you need help in choosing your colours
for your next project, contact me.
M: 0414410961
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