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Rose Pink
4.

& Mustard THE PERFECT MATCH

Ideal Home recommends
Circle Line marble
matt emulsion, £51 for
This cheery colour combination 2.5ltr, Mylands

is a guaranteed mood changer

GET COLOUR HAPPY The key to success TRY IT IN A
with this pairing is a crisp white backdrop. BEDROOM
With plenty of calm space in between, bright
blocks of colour and patterns mix quite Too much yellow can be
overstimulating, so tone
happily, whereas without it, the combination it down in a bedroom
of pink and mustard would be too intense. or you’ll find it hard to
switch off. Try painting
STRIKE THE RIGHT BALANCE Up the walls in half mustard and
ratio of pink to mustard depending on the half white to add a sunny
mood you want to create. Soft rose acts like a backdrop that won’t
overpower the room.
neutral and adds gentle colour that’s perfect
Bring in soft pink with
for calm and relaxation. Or, for a more upbeat linen and upholstery.
feel, introduce more mustard into the mix.
TRY IT IN
OFFSET BRIGHTS Bold colours need
a calming accent to tone them down a little. A LIVING
Shades of grey work well with pink and ROOM
mustard. Use black sparingly on trims, Start with clean white as
picture frames and accessories. the backdrop and make
soft rose the neutral for
STYLE IT SIMPLY Keep it contemporary a relaxing living room
when it comes to furniture. Go for blonde, scheme. Try a colour-
Scandi-style beech and pale oak, plywood block effect with large
areas of colour on walls,
and laminate in matt-white finishes. Shapes
flooring and upholstery,
should be solid and structured, with bringing in touches of
sculptural forms and modular designs. mustard with accessories.

Wall in Rose Mallow
matt emulsion, £42 for
2.5ltr, Fired Earth. Benji
sideboard, from £765,
Morfus. Alyasa coffee
table, £425, La Redoute.
Chairs, £605 each, Loaf