How to bring colour into your home without painting

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. To bring balance and avoid overwhelming a room, try pairing a large-scale pattern with a smaller scale print.” open image in gallery A patterned carpet provides a great point from which to develop a room’s palette Rugs When decorating, we often forget to look down. I’m partial to pleated designs in animal prints, ikats, florals, and palm motifs which promise to add a graphic jolt of colour and pattern to any tired corner.” open image in gallery ‘Toile de Jouy’ refers to the printed cloth produced near Paris from 1760 to 1843 Headboards Walk into a bedroom and your eye is inevitably drawn to the bed. open image in gallery ‘Don’t be afraid to put very contemporary art in a traditional space, or vice versa’ Artwork Hang a bold, large-scale piece directly above a console table, or try playing with proportions by curating a gallery wall. Pick out a couple of hues you love in your artwork and highlight it by using the same tone in your cushions and other soft furnishings.” open image in gallery ‘The pop of colour creates a focal point in the room’ Accessories “Inject some vibrant colours by way of home accessories,” says Sarah Ross, co-founder and brand director at decor brand, Addison Ross.