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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 - by Diana Moore
  • 10 May 2018

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.

Decorating with blue and green | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia

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.”

Decorating with blue and green | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia

'Pave Your Way' quilt cover, $229, Study of Colour

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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Content expert, florist and interior decorator Diana Moore has been passionate about helping others make the perfect home ever since she moved into her own. From styling her local bar to feel like your best friend’s lounge room, to randomly restyling people’s bookshelves, Diana is a firm believer in making the best of what you have in front of you.

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