Colour Considerations
Colour is a very personal choice. With the power to evoke different emotions and totally transform spaces, it’s best go with your gut on what you're gravitating towards. But that said, don’t think about them in isolation. You must consider all the materials that you’re using.
Consider your key materials
Colour is about selecting your materials. If you're going to choose a green desk, that's going to be your hero piece. So start there and layer back to discover what works.
Get hands on
Sample all your materials and choose your key pieces, which might be stone or tiles or cabinets. Visualise or place them in the space they’re going in to get a true sense of how the colour will. From there it’s a process of elimination.
Sweat the details
Even with something like a window frame, the colour you choose can make a big difference. In my house, I wanted everything to be seamless. So I matched the window frames to both the interior walls and exterior brickworks so they just vanish.
Show restraint
Too much colour can be really overpowering. Light, subtle colours make your space feel calming and homely. So unless crazy colours and aspects are what you’re after, I’d keep them paired back.
Shine a light
Generally speaking, the more natural light you have, the happier and calmer you feel. I know I do. If you're in a dark space, it can make you feel quite claustrophobic and heavy. Find ways to maximise the natural light wherever possible, with whatever materials you’re using. The more light you let in, the lighter you will feel.
Point yourself in the right direction
It’s essential to design a home around natural light. Look at orientation of things. If you're doing a renovation, and you've got a floor plan, flip things around to maximise how much light comes into the house. Not only for your home to feel light and bright, but the direction of the light also aids in heating or cooling your home. North facing light is the best you can get. If you've got a west facing space, it's harsher and it can get a little bit hot.
Materials matter
Whether it’s a dark space, or one that’s already drenched in natural light, layering light materials can really take things to the next level. Consider everything – couches, benchtops, fixtures, etc. Everything can effect the way enters and reflects around the room.
Go big or go home
Explore oversized windows – floor to celling if you can. Go sashless for a more seamless look and even more uninterrupted light. If you have too much light, or find it too harsh, you can always add window treatments. Filtered light can also create a very nice, relaxed feel.
Let’s get functional
It’s essential that homes are designed for function as well as aesthetics. When every element is careful considered, the space will feel effortless. Fortunately, there are plenty of materials on the market these days that are both aesthetically pleasing and perfectly functional. So no need to compromise.
A place for everything
Think about all your stuff. If you have young children, it’s bound to be a lot. Be sure to incorporate enough storage to hide it all away both now, and into the future. It will create a more relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere for all.
Think long term
It’s important to work out where to invest your money. Windows and doors pay a huge role in the architecture of a home and aren’t changed easily, so take your time and choose wisely. Also, consider how they will need to be maintained long term, not just how they look now.
Consider every space
Spaces are like the people who use them – they’re all unique. If it’s a smaller west-facing room, something like a powered louvre window will keep things breezy. If you have kids running in and out all day, installing a sliding door so the track is flush to the floor will eliminate a tripping hazard.
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Bec Douros
Ex "The Block" contestent, Bec Douros, is a well-loved interior designer and the creative force behind the Melbourne-based interior design company Nectaar. She carries a depth of interdisciplinary experience in residential, retail fit-outs, individual & multi developments.
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When it came to their own dream home, The Block’s Bec and George Douros wanted to imbue their residence with a resort-style ambience that made it feel like every day was a holiday. A white colour palette, seamless flow from indoor and out, and expansive windows and doors all contribute to the relaxed feel of their light-filled Melbourne home.
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