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This colour combo breaks all the rules

Expert advice and design details for decorating with blue and green in your home
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If you thought blue and green should never be seen together, think again.

The combination of blue and green is a timeless one, despite the much-maligned pair being sworn off one another in old wives’ tales.

This fresh, luxurious palette works incredibly well as long as you get one essential element correct: tone. Choosing a similar tone of both colours to tie them together will pave the way for a winning colour palette to work from.

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How important is getting colour right when decorating?

“When it comes to creating a mood in ANY space, colour plays a powerful role,” says Meaghan McNamara, Director of design house Study of Colour. “For many home stylists, the colours you choose for your bed furnishings, your walls, your carpet, are a direct reflection of your personality.”

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‘Pave Your Way’ quilt cover, $229, Study of Colour (Credit: Study of Colour)

“Winter is the best time to spruce things up and lift the mood with a brighter palette,” Meaghan enthuses, suggesting the introduction of soft blues and greens into your bedroom palette to channel a meditative, serene environment.

“You can create a mood that you want, just by the colours you choose.”

No convinced? Here some more beautiful inspiration…

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