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TROPIC • INTERIOR DESIGN

Let’s get colourful

DESIGN ADVICE
From cool and light to bold
and bright, Tropic columnist
and interior designer Hyaesil @lizzyhigham_interiorstyling
Gilligan chats about colours.
shade. This is where a lot of people get
When I need to talk about colours and stuck and can end up with a bland result.
styling, the obvious sounding boards Instead, I started by layering multiple
are my two dear friends, Lizzy and Jaz. neutral tones and textures throughout our
Lizzy is all about colours, patterns and finishes selections to create a base that is
“the more the better”, while Jasmin’s full of depth and interest.
style is white and timber with subtle yet Not only do I feel that a visually light and
sophisticated earth tones. As a group we airy home creates a sense of calm, but it
provide the perfect balance because I am Jasmin Vedelago also allows other features such as furniture
in between these two aesthetics - I love INTERIORS LOVER pieces, artwork, or timber flooring to
everything! Whilst undertaking major renovations become the statement in the room.
Somewhere on the broad spectrum to our home, I have aimed to inject an It can be tricky to introduce accent colours
between Lizzy, Jaz and I, you should find effortlessly cool Californian vibe and in such a neutral space without them being
the perfect spot to be inspired. Read prove that beige doesn’t have to be boring! overpowering. For example, I have chosen
on to find out more about our personal Most of us have been there before… to incorporate earthy tones with touches of
inspirations, and don’t forget to visit our searching hopelessly through a stack of tanned leathers and terracotta that provide
Insta sites to energise your inner stylist. white paint swatches for that one perfect a welcomed contrast without taking over as
the focal point.
Muted shades of green such as sage and
olive are also firm favourites of mine.
Colour psychology suggests our minds
automatically associate green with ‘nature’,
so the addition of this colour adds to the
sense of serenity and can subconsciously
make us feel refreshed.
Lastly, the most important factor to
consider in any colour palette is light,
as “without light there is no colour”. Be
sure to maximise natural light wherever
possible and you will create a space that
feels fresh and inviting, and certainly not
lacking in personality.

@timberandwhite
@timberandwhite

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