atHOME Victoria Issue 1 Feb. 2015 | Page 50

COLOUR YOUR I f you’re short on square feet, be thoughtful with your design choices, and steer clear of beige and white as a main colour palette. In a condo or apartment, white or builder beige walls add up to a whole lot of boring. Instead, try a beautiful shade of red paint, and then punctuate the room with crisp white furniture and carefully chosen accessories; it will feel inventive and instantly bring a small space to life. 48 WORLD WHEN RED IS RIGHT BY: ELIZABETH DEAN