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Colourful Homes for the Soul
Bright Ideas for Sustainable Homes
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From colour-drenched spaces to micro colour-pops, the hues we choose to live with have a huge impact on our wellbeing. Step inside 12 homes that use colour as a backdrop for everyday life. Colour is a universal language and a channel for creativity and imagination. It...
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From colour-drenched spaces to micro colour-pops, the hues we choose to live with have a huge impact on our wellbeing. Step inside 12 homes that use colour as a backdrop for everyday life.
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From colour-drenched spaces to micro colour-pops, the hues we choose to live with have a huge impact on our wellbeing. Step inside 12 homes that use colour as a backdrop for everyday life.
Colour is a universal language and a channel for creativity and imagination. It taps into our minds, evokes emotions and gets under our skin. In Colourful Homes for the Soul, Sara Bird and Dan Duchars share how to be inventive with colour while making soulful and sustainable choices.
In the first section, Colour Chemistry, they begin with the colour wheel and explore tonal, complementary and contrasting schemes as well as how to choose the right finish, whether a flat matt, glossy glaze or dappled sheen. They also explore the psychology of colour and consider ways to highlight stand-out features.
In part two, Colour for the Soul, the authors visit 12 real homes: evocative, original spaces with palettes that nod to individuality. Naturally pigmented materials bring charisma through chroma in all kinds of interiors. Arranged in four chapters (Natural, Minimalist, Maximalist and Accents), these case studies show how to add heart and soul with sustainable choices and eco-friendly ideas.
Be inspired to bring new ideas to your home and create a positive place that enhances your life.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788796521
Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Edition: UK edition
Illustration: 250 col photographs
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 208
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About the Author
Sara Bird is a stylist, art director, writer and speaker, producing photo shoots, features and workshops for the interiors industry. She was previously Decorating Editor for Ideal Home and is Contributing Editor for Country Homes & Interiors. Dan Duchars is an experienced interiors and lifestyle photographer who brings a fresh eye to every project. Together, Sara and Dan are content creators The CONTENTed Nest, producing inspiring images and stories for a number of prestigious clients. Their previous books are Home for the Soul, Gardens for the Soul, and Retreats for the Soul, all published by Ryland Peters & Small.
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