T&B Advertisement BEING BRAVE: STEPPING AWAY FROM NEUTRAL PALETTES & INTO A WORLD OF COLOUR When it comes to transforming your home, be it a retreat or a space of high productivity: few ele- ments are as powerful as the paint colours you choose. Whether you prefer dark hues or light, stepping bravely into a world of colour can help. with enhancing the mood & dictating a journey wit- hin your space. Dark & Dramatic Darker hues instantly evoke a sense of drama & intimacy, enveloping a room in a cosy, cocoon - like embrace, adding depth & intrigue. You can even extend darker colours onto the cei- ling, allowing it to embrace the entire space, this technique will also create an illusion of taller cei- lings & receding walls. A light touch Light paint colours subtly enhance ambiance. Whe- ther you're redesigning a cosy bedroom, revam- ping a vibrant kitchen, or refreshing a serene living room, light paint colours work wonders in elevating the mood & functionality of any room. Lighter tones, will reflect the light in a space, making it feel bright & airy which is helpful in areas of high productivity such as a kitchen, breakfast nook or office. Warm Vs Cool Warm reflective colours such as yellow based greens, pinks or citrus tones, can create the illusion of natural light in low light situations. Refreshing & revitalising rooms with south facing window or bathrooms with small windows. Cool colours can recede into the background, giving the illusion of space & calmness. This makes cool colours perfect for bedrooms, entries & lounge rooms. Using colour to create a journey Keeping in mind that colour can enhance an expe- rience or create a mood; then mindfully choosing colours to enhance that experience can further dic- tate a journey from one space to the next. For example, a lighter tone used in an entry foyer, can become more dramatic in an adjoining, formal lounge space, thus creating harmony between the spaces whilst dictating a differing sense of occa- sion. A room within a room If you have an open plan space which is used for different functions, for example a combined kit- chen, dining & lounge space, you can create the illusions of separate 'rooms' through use of colour. The walls surroun- ding lounge area may be of a darker tone of green to a lighter tone in the kitchen, inducing the idea that each area has a different function. The lighter tone of the kitchen providing energy, freshness & productivity, next to the darkness of the lounge space which offers an opportunity to relax & retreat. This will also give the illusion of a bigger space. Feeling overwhelmed? Help is available. With so many colours, tones & paint finishes avai- lable, choosing paint colours can be very overwhel- ming. If you love the idea of colour, but have no idea of where to begin, a colour consultation migh t be a wise investment, ensuring you nail your colour palette, without the expense of umpteen sample pots. T&B's interior design and colour consult team offer expert design advice for Blue Mountains homes. Together they will work with you in demystifying colour options, sheen levels & application in a full colour and/or interior design brief. Thornton & Blake. The store the Professional Painters buy from. Local experience & knowledge make a difference when it comes to painting in our unique Blue Mountains climate. Transform your home with our team of experienced colour consultants & interior designers. "They'll mix your paint and colour match. Excellent knowledge and advice. ~ David via Google Largest Range of Porters Paints Colours & Finishes Colour Consulting Colour Matching Professional Advice Wide range of Brushes & Accessories Dulux Trade Outlet T&B Showroom 59 Megalong St Leura 02 4784 3999 Open 6 Days Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4pm Sat 9am - 3pm Book a time for an initial chat about paint colour & wallpaper consultations with Ellisha. THORNTON & BLAKE Everything you need for a home you love www.thorntonandblake.com.au T & B Advertisement BEING BRAVE : STEPPING AWAY FROM NEUTRAL PALETTES & INTO A WORLD OF COLOUR When it comes to transforming your home , be it a retreat or a space of high productivity : few ele- ments are as powerful as the paint colours you choose . Whether you prefer dark hues or light , stepping bravely into a world of colour can help . with enhancing the mood & dictating a journey wit- hin your space . Dark & Dramatic Darker hues instantly evoke a sense of drama & intimacy , enveloping a room in a cosy , cocoon - like embrace , adding depth & intrigue . You can even extend darker colours onto the cei- ling , allowing it to embrace the entire space , this technique will also create an illusion of taller cei- lings & receding walls . A light touch Light paint colours subtly enhance ambiance . Whe- ther you're redesigning a cosy bedroom , revam- ping a vibrant kitchen , or refreshing a serene living room , light paint colours work wonders in elevating the mood & functionality of any room . Lighter tones , will reflect the light in a space , making it feel bright & airy which is helpful in areas of high productivity such as a kitchen , breakfast nook or office . Warm Vs Cool Warm reflective colours such as yellow based greens , pinks or citrus tones , can create the illusion of natural light in low light situations . Refreshing & revitalising rooms with south facing window or bathrooms with small windows . Cool colours can recede into the background , giving the illusion of space & calmness . This makes cool colours perfect for bedrooms , entries & lounge rooms . Using colour to create a journey Keeping in mind that colour can enhance an expe- rience or create a mood ; then mindfully choosing colours to enhance that experience can further dic- tate a journey from one space to the next . For example , a lighter tone used in an entry foyer , can become more dramatic in an adjoining , formal lounge space , thus creating harmony between the spaces whilst dictating a differing sense of occa- sion . A room within a room If you have an open plan space which is used for different functions , for example a combined kit- chen , dining & lounge space , you can create the illusions of separate ' rooms ' through use of colour . The walls surroun- ding lounge area may be of a darker tone of green to a lighter tone in the kitchen , inducing the idea that each area has a different function . The lighter tone of the kitchen providing energy , freshness & productivity , next to the darkness of the lounge space which offers an opportunity to relax & retreat . This will also give the illusion of a bigger space . Feeling overwhelmed ? Help is available . With so many colours , tones & paint finishes avai- lable , choosing paint colours can be very overwhel- ming . If you love the idea of colour , but have no idea of where to begin , a colour consultation migh t be a wise investment , ensuring you nail your colour palette , without the expense of umpteen sample pots . T & B's interior design and colour consult team offer expert design advice for Blue Mountains homes . Together they will work with you in demystifying colour options , sheen levels & application in a full colour and / or interior design brief . Thornton & Blake . The store the Professional Painters buy from . Local experience & knowledge make a difference when it comes to painting in our unique Blue Mountains climate . Transform your home with our team of experienced colour consultants & interior designers . " They'll mix your paint and colour match . Excellent knowledge and advice . ~ David via Google Largest Range of Porters Paints Colours & Finishes Colour Consulting Colour Matching Professional Advice Wide range of Brushes & Accessories Dulux Trade Outlet T & B Showroom 59 Megalong St Leura 02 4784 3999 Open 6 Days Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4pm Sat 9am - 3pm Book a time for an initial chat about paint colour & wallpaper consultations with Ellisha . THORNTON & BLAKE Everything you need for a home you love www.thorntonandblake.com.au