Colour is the visual language of the emotions. Use its subtle but profound influence to create a unique atmosphere in your home. Different colours have different effects, so choose dominant colours in a room to set the mood, and accent with complimentary or related colours.

To make your guests feel cozy and comfortable, use warm earth tone colours, which are easy to mix and match. Think of bringing together natural elements: autumn leaves, sandy beaches and seashells, and approaching thunderclouds at sunset.

The earth-tone palette includes brown, ivory, tan and gray
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Warm colours - reds and oranges - create a lively, stimulating atmosphere.

Red is the colour of fire and passion. Colour theory also suggests red stimulates digestion.

Orange tones offer a warm, welcoming note. These are strong colors, so whether you use them boldly or just for small touches, these hues will add dramatic richness to any decor.

Yellow evokes cheerfulness, the colour equivalent of bringing sunshine indoors. Yellow, like red and orange, also tends to reflect light and cast a glow of colour in the space in which it is used.