For years, my home was a real mishmash of colour. If you look back on my blog between the years of 2012-2013, you’ll see how enamoured I was with using pretty much every colour of the rainbow in every room and when I look back now, I admit, I shudder a bit. Oh, I loved it then and I’m glad I had that time to experiment a bit – to really just throw everything I had at a space and marvel in the resulting chaos.

It’s not so much the case anymore. I have a palette in my head that I love and I know what colours I’m not as keen on. For instance, I can completely admire blues and turquoise colours done well in other people’s home but in my own, it feels too cold to live with somehow. On the other hand, I’ve always been in love with olive green. I debated for about 10 minutes when I chose the velvet fabric my sofa – should I choose a colour I was in love with at the moment? Or one that I knew I had loved for years? Thank god I went with the latter because it’s a piece that years on, I still love.

How to Create a Colour Palette for Your Home

Another colour I’ve loved for years is mustard yellow. I’m not as keen on really bright clear yellows – I like mine a bit muddy, more of a mustard or an ochre. I chose the velvet (reoccurring theme here) for my bed’s headboard, again deciding to go with something I’d loved for years. The mustard yellow is a stand out for sure in the room against black walls but it’s warm and inviting and works well with other colours that I love.

Living Room Colour Palette

Of course, I can’t help but be swayed by trends on occasion and there are a few at the moment that I adore. I updated my living room a couple of years ago and brought in a dark berry shade which seems to be gaining in popularity this year, hot on the heels of 2017’s Instagram darling, blush pink. Turns out, that dark berry colour marries beautifully with the (also trending) natural greenery I love in my home – from deep forest to pale spring green which ended up creating a layer upon which the other colours shine.

Bedroom Colour Palette

Speaking of trends, I have played with blush in my home for sure. My office was painted in a blush pink a couple of years ago (although I admit, if we weren’t moving, I would have changed it by now) but I’m rather in love with those salmony shades that lend more to peach, brought into both my dining room and kitchen. As an accent, blush and peach are soft and playful and add a touch of femininity to a room but they also balance the darker, richer shades I adore.

Kitchen Colour Palette

There are also recurring patterns in my home. I realised when updating the branding on my website, that I am drawn to an irregular black and white polka dot. You’ll see it in my kitchen wallpaper and on my favourite H&M plates and mugs and there are small splashes of it in my office. It’s not everywhere but I do love it.

Office Colour Palette

Of course, it’s no secret I adore leopard print and have done for decades now. My rooms are not covered in it but you’ll see it in nearly every single room as an accent. I’ve used Braemore Jamil Natural in my dining room, living room and bedroom – yes, I will hand-on-heart swear to you it’s a neutral that goes with everything. But look at the colours and you’ll realise it’s just a combination of two favourites – blacks and golds with a bit of neutral dark brown for depth.

Dining Room Colour Palette

Speaking of neutrals, my go to’s are black, white and grey. I remember back in 2010 when I painted my living room grey (along with my bedroom and kitchen at the time, both of which have since been repainted), visitors to our home commented it was a colour they would have never thought to use but marvelled at its effectiveness to create a wonderful base upon which to build. Now, of course, it’s pretty much everyone’s go-to neutral although I wonder if the tides are starting to turn. I reckon we’ll see more in the way of warmth in our neutrals in the coming years, taupe and beige coming in to warm our homes back up.

Dining Room Colour Palette 2

Now black and white – that’s definitely a combination I adore. I have used black and white in every single one of my rooms and I love that bold contrast they create. I especially love it in combination with gold and brass (no surprise there) – it’s just such a classic combination and I feel like it will truly never date. Every room could use a bit of black, white and gold in my opinion. I mean, it’s the theme of my blog and of my home (and really, of my wardrobe too).

Bathroom Colour Palette

Knowing that a house move is on the horizon, I’m much more sure of the colours I want to use in our next house. In my head is a palette of colours I’ve grown to love and ones I find easy to live with. This house has been an experiment in style but I feel more sure-footed this time around after experimenting with colours and patterns for so long.

Living Room Colour Palette 2

When creating a palette for your own home, I’d suggest considering those colours you’ve loved for years. If you’re not sure, take a look at your wardrobe for clues. What colours make you feel good and confident? These are the ones you want to surround yourself with. Pick maybe 3-4 colours that work well together and in isolation – different shades of the same colour can work well too. The choose a few neutrals – I’d always recommend black as one of them. And then, finally, any patterns or finishes you are especially enamoured with. Of course, I’m going to recommend gold or brass – I know it’s a trend at the moment, but I promise it has staying power and it warms up a space like no other.

Swoon Worthy Home Palette - Creating a Colour Palette for Your Home

You can create a physical mood board with paint chips and fabrics, a Pinterest board or an editing programme (I use Photoshop for everything personally but Adobe Powerpoint or MS Paint can work just as well). It may take a bit of trial and error to see what works best for you but once you’ve created your palette, choosing paint, fabric or accessories becomes infinitely easier and you’ll create a cohesiveness in your home.

Of course, I’m not saying you have to stick rigidly to your chosen colours – there may be the odd colour you want to throw in as an accent from time to time, after all (inexpensive accessories are always a great way to do this) but when committing to your large pieces and paint colours, you may find yourself reaching for the same palette again and again.

Do you have a working colour palette for your own home? What colours are you naturally drawn to? Let me know in the comments! And for more tips, check out my post on How to Use Pinterest to Define Your Personal Style.

 


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Unboxing my new card deck Daily Dose of Magic by my gorgeous bestie Victoria Jackson of @themanifestationcollective ! ✨

This is not an ad, I am just so in love with them, I wanted to share for my spiritual witchy friends out there 🥰

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For nearly a century, Le Creuset has been trusted for its superior performance, lasting quality and iconic design and the enamelled cast iron allows incredible versatility - not only can you use it with just about any heat source (from induction, glass, electric etc), you can also do everything from stir-fry to slow cooking to baking a cake in it and more. 

So, imagine my delight when Le Creuset got in touch to ask if I'd like to shoot their brand new colourway 🍑 Pêche 🍑 in my kitchen. I mean, there couldn't be a more perfect colour match with that juicy coral shade which if you've followed my account for any length of time, you'll know is one of my all-time favourites (not to mention that beautiful soft gold knob! 😍). The matching petite casserole dish and mugs are the perfect companions but you could easily mix and match this colourway with Le Creuset's other designs (Might I suggest the Sea Salt, a soft blue-green which would be gorgeous with Pêche). This new juicy summer shade is currently available exclusively at Le Creuset Official. I'd love to know which colourway is your favourite in the range?

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My little neglected makeup/dressing room has had a glow up 🥰

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My new rug can't compete with that belly.

Rug is from @laredoute_uk (not an ad) not that anyone cares 😅

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I've really loved making these pretty reusable Christmas crackers! I'm still in the process of finding cute bits for filling them but they'll definitely be a centrepiece for my table this year!🎄💕

Suggestions for what to fill them with coming soon!

(By the way, I'm not a skilled seamstress so I'm sure my techniques can be improved but just sharing what worked for me 🤗😅)

Let me know if this is something you'd try? ❤️

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On 22 October 2022, I married my best friend! I can't believe it's been a whole year (and one day) I've been calling @2nilup my husband 🥰 We've been together for 15 years now and I simply can't and wouldn't want to imagine my life without him ❤️ 

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DIY REFILLABLE CHRISTMAS CRACKERS 🎄🎉

I've been thinking about making refillable crackers for so many years now - I just hate the waste the disposal ones create! So I'm so excited I've finally gotten around to starting this project!

I will be sharing more details on how to make them as well as ideas for what to fill them with too so stay tuned for more but in the meantime, what do you think? 

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Just wanted to introduce my latest plant baby in my dining room 🪴

It's from @botanique_shrewsbury and it's a Peparomia (I am probably pronouncing it wrong, I keep wanting to say
GUEST BEDROOM REVEAL 🌟

I decided on a whim, 2 weeks before we were expecting visiting family, that our guest bedroom was in desperate need of a refresh.

Well there's nothing like an impending deadline to light a 🔥 under my 🍑 and I managed to clear out the clutter, repaint the woodwork, ceilings and walls and hang wallpaper as well as restyle the room in one week 😅 (Meisha was zero help 😼)

I'm calling it Boho Vintage Victorian Grandma 😆

This wasn't sponsored in any way but the wallpaper and bedding is from @lauraashleyuk and the paint is @earthbornpaints Peach Baby - everything else I already had!

What do you think of the new look? ❤️

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🔥JOIN US ROUND THE FIRE PIT! 🔥

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Thanks to @homefireuk they've made the whole process incredibly easy and enjoyable with their Handy Firepit Bundle which include 2 bags of kindling, 2 bags of natural firestarters and 3 large bags of kiln-dried logs 🪵 for a really great price! 

No more standing around waiting for things to light properly or billowing smoke from wet wood, everything burns beautifully! ☺️ We literally sat around this for hours as the logs last so long, long after the sun set, just chatting and enjoying ourselves! 🥰🍻🔥

Do you love a good firepit in the summer?

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San Sebastian photo dump - just a tiny selection 😄

We have had such a fabulous holiday to Basque Country - our first 4 days spent in the beautiful city of San Sebastian, land of pintxos, stunning architecture and some damn good wine.

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A little kitchen reshuffle today so I thought I'd share 🥰

It's been 4 years since we created this space and it's still one of my favourites ♥️

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Ad 🩷 Before and after Deck makeover! 🩷

This little decked patio was looking worse for wear after a wet winter but @frenchicpaint came to the rescue with their beautiful Dusty Blush Alfresco Paint, perfect for all your outdoor projects!

The deck has been a few colours over the past few years but this is definitely the most fun and gives the whole space such a tropical vibe - even in Shrewsbury! 🏝️ 🦩🍹😄

The paint has incredible coverage and was so nice to use - I loved the tools they provided too, especially the oval brush which got into all the nooks and crannies easily!

Let me know what you think of the new colour! 

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So on a whim I decided to paint the bedroom pink yesterday 😅🩷

This room has been neglected for so long as I've wanted to fully redecorate for about 3 years now but there are always other bigger priorities or a lack of time/energy/money so I keep putting it off 🙃🙃🙃 (tell me I'm not the only one) but happily this didn't cost a penny as I used what I already had although it did take me the best part of a day!

I went through my paint stash and found that I had extra @coatpaints Percy from when I did the living room early last year -- well I'm not one to let something this good go to waste (honestly this paint is absolutely wonderful to work with and has amazing coverage) and my goodness it's just so pretty in here 🥰 I also moved my pink curtains from my office into here and the whole room just glows!

I might actually be able to live with the mural a little longer until the room gets the attention it deserves! Let me know if you like the change ♥️

*For those who are wondering, it used to be white walls and I had grey curtains! 😅

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A little photo dump from my recent living room shoot because I still love to dig into the details of a still photo 😄💕

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ad How to De-stress at Home in 6 Simple Steps 😊

April has been #stressawarenessmonth and so I've teamed up with the wonderful @frenchbedroom to share a few simple tips in creating a cosy sanctuary at home!

One of my favourite ways to add a feeling of comfort and relaxation is with glorious touchable textures and the stunning Mulberry Silk ruffled cushion from French Bedroom not only looks spectacular but feels incredible too! Pairing this with other feel-good fabrics will add depth to your design and will beg you to sink in and unwind 😍

French Bedroom are also now stocking my own home fragrance brand @swoonworthyscents candles, adding another element of calm with scent to your home. I chose No 02 Sunday Morning for my living room with rejuvenating Jasmine and refreshing pine and lemon notes 🥰

Check out my latest blog post for more tips on creating a relaxing sanctuary in your home via the link in my bio!

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Who needs pancakes when you can have Lemon Drizzle Cake with Lemoncello glaze?! 😉🍋

I've had such a craving for this cake for a while so figured I'd make it today! This is a recipe from @bbcgoodfood and it's rather gorgeous 🥰

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Are you lucky enough to be owned by a cat? 🐈🐾

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Finally managed to get the gallery wall completed in our hallway!

I couldn't have been happier with @violajayphotography capturing our little intimate wedding in October and knew as soon as I saw the photos I had to print them for our home! I admit, I've never been one to hang photos but it's probably because all we ever had after 14 years together was selfies 😂🤷🏽‍♀️ I'm so pleased we finally have some lovely shots of us together 🥰

Do you have photos of you/your partner/your family up around your home?? 🤔

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✨These little vintage copper pans needed some TLC! ✨

After searching for a while for vintage copper pans, I found these on eBay - they looked quite grim on the ad but I knew they could be shined up nicely! A little @barkeepersfriend later (not an ad!) and I'm loving how they look in my kitchen 🥰

Let me know if you like the new addition ❤️

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