Want to add a drop (or a complete spill) of colour to your home, but don’t know where to start? See our handy tips for brightening up a white space, from furniture rearranging to savvy accessories
When it comes to adding a sophisticated colour pop to your home – be it breathing life to the living room or bringing vibrancy to the kids’ play area – we’re taking inspiration from artist and rug designer, Cecilia Setterdahl.
Within her Jumeirah Islands villa, she transformed her white based into a colourful haven without going overboard by adding her signature colourful rugs, along with a mix of vintage and new pieces, geometric patterns and shapes.
If you fancy channelling Setterdahl’s style, then see how she mixes and matches shades, accessories and furniture below to strike that perfect balance.
“Group colours together in your home. It could be a pop of pink in an artwork paired with a fuchsia element in the rug below,” says Cecilia.
You can make a space super cheerful just by adding a single bold accent piece of furniture, like one of the bright pieces below.
- Cocktail chair, Dhs2,974*, Kare
- Lloyd’s Building, brushed aluminium limited-edition print, Dhs4,562 (GBP950), Michael Wallner
- Dark pink-coloured cushion, Dhs149, Zara Home
- Ella bar stool, Dhs3,300, Chattels & More
Sweet treats
Children need a space they feel comfortable and inspired in. This can be achieved with candy colour palettes and décor accents and accessories, unusual beds and bunk beds, kids’ desks and chairs, plus colourful storage solutions, combined with soft textures.
“Start off with a neutral base and stick to two or three colours for a playful yet balanced look.” Olivia Corsi of Caramel & Sun.
- Betty’s butterfly wall clock, Dhs26, Home Centre
- Laurette night table, Dhs990, Caramel & Sun
- Alpaca money box, Dhs826, Kare
- Lemon-coloured cushion, Dhs149, Zara Home
- Franzi stool, Dhs566*, Kare
*All prices of the products are as per February 2019