The living room is the emotional hub of the home. Amp up its feel-good factor in one of these four gorgeous palettes:

 

1. Grey & Gold

An earthy grey sets an effortlessly elegant scene where rustic pieces meet opulent elements in crystal and gold.

What do I need?

Wall: Plascon Cashmere Ageless (Y3-E2-2).

Other: Polycell Sugar Soap, drop sheet, masking tape, Hamilton’s Polypile roller, Hamilton’s Perfection 25mm paintbrush.

How do I get the look?

Prepare surfaces and apply two coats of Plascon Cashmere Ageless, allowing time to dry between coats. To create this delicately balanced look, start introducing contrasting accessories – from natural wooden furnishings to more glitzy pieces like a patterned mirror, bone-inlaid dresser or crystal chandelier. Finish with a tasteful scattering of gold accents.

 

2. The Life Aquatic

It’s comfy seaside-chic. A tranquil azure world is accented with dip-dyed, hand-woven and hand-painted accessories in the shade of the season, denim blue.

What do I need?

Wall:  Plascon Cashmere Blueprint (B6-C1-2).

Other:  Polycell Sugar Soap, drop sheet, masking tape, Hamilton’s Polypile roller, Hamilton’s Perfection 25mm paintbrush.

How do I get the look?

Bring the seaside indoors with Plascon Cashmere Blueprint. Then practise restraint. Cramming all manner of flotsam and jetsam into the space will create a cluttered, slightly tacky feel. So opt instead for one or two feature pieces complemented by diminished accessories in various textures, and splashes of white to lighten the scheme.

 

3. Paper & Ink

Black and white photography, typographical elements and bold vertical stripes balance perfectly in this contemporary living space.

What do I need?

Wall:  Plascon Cashmere White (CAS1)

Other:  Polycell Sugar Soap, drop sheet, masking tape, Hamilton’s Polypile roller, Hamilton’s Perfection 25mm paintbrush.

How do I get the look?

Create a blank canvas with Plascon Cashmere White. Next, punch up the background with graphic pieces. Think liquorice-striped cushions and rugs, black-and-white photographs and large, clean-lined furnishings. Then add tactile interest with felt, linen and ceramics. Lastly, soften the hard, masculine edges with warm wooden elements that also anchor the look.

 

4. Clockwork Orange

Energise the entertainment zone of your home with a bright, punchy orange that shows off quirky furnishings and ultra-modern extras.

What do I need?

Wall:  Plascon Cashmere Tangerine Tango (O3-A1-1).

Other: Polycell Sugar Soap, drop sheet, masking tape, Hamilton’s Polypile roller, Hamilton’s Perfection 25mm paintbrush.

How do I get the look?

Apply two coats of Plascon Cashmere Tangerine Tango. Build on this feature wall with clean-lined accessories in smooth textures like steel and glass, and create extra interest with a few choice typographical elements. Remember, using white will create a clean, functional look, while shades of light and dark grey will ground the potentially overbearing orange.

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