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JOHN LEWIS BLUEWATER

WHETHER YOU ’ RE REFRESHING A ROOM OR RETHINKING YOUR WHOLE HOME , THE HOME DESIGN STYLISTS AT JOHN LEWIS BLUEWATER , CAN HELP YOU CREATE A LOOK YOU ’ LL LOVE , WHATEVER YOUR BUDGET .
Partner and Home Design Stylist Jenny Hodges advises you to “ Step away from what you think is ‘ on trend ’ and instead consider which colours you connect to emotionally . Look through a colour chart and note which colours truly make you happy . If your favourite shade is something really sharp and acidic , you don ’ t have to paint it on all four walls . Consider it for an accent , paired with colours that bring out its best .”
Unsure of how to balance a colour scheme ? Try a favourite interior design rule : 60 % of the room in the main colour , 30 % in a secondary colour and 10 % in an accent colour . Be playful with a few surprises , you don ’ t have to go for all out decorating in order to add a colour lift . Accessories such as new cushions in a favourite shade can have an enormous impact but think about throwing in a few surprises too .
Adding little splashes of colour to unexpected places feels fresh and exciting . Use tester pots to paint the wall between shelves or inside the window recess . A flash of bright colour inside a cupboard can be fun and a block of colour behind pieces of art can be bold and striking . Match accessories to your highlight colours , magnifying their power .
Sofas , curtains and carpets can be a great starting point for a scheme . It ’ s always easier to match a paint colour to soft furnishings and fabrics than the other way round . Pick a multi-coloured pattern and you don ’ t even have to worry about choosing accents – all the work will be done for you giving a palette that ’ s ready to go .
Like choosing a paint colour , fabric swatches and flooring samples should be viewed in situ . “ Put your sofa fabric swatch where the sofa is going to sit and hold curtain swatches up to the light to see how that affects it ,” says Jenny . Small pieces like accent chairs are easy to move around but you never know … they might inspire a whole new decorating scheme , encouraging you to always be bolder with colour .
Did you know that you can book a free virtual , in-store or at-home appointment with a Home Design Stylist at John Lewis Bluewater .
Their Refresh for Less 60 minute appointment can help you find and style the right accessories for every space , whatever your budget . If you ’ re looking to update one room and need a little advice and inspiration , book a 60 minute Style Advice appointment . With a Design Consultation , the Home Design Stylists will help you create your dream home with a custom scheme you ’ ll love for two rooms or more , during an initial 30 minute appointment .
For more information or to book an appointment , call 01322 422989 or visit johnlewis . com / our-services .
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