If you’ve been thinking about changing the look and feel of your home without spending a huge amount of money, then it’s time to think about the colours you’ve used. You’ll have to move things around and test out what colours work with what, and what the light levels will do it. There’s a lot more to consider but there is a very basic consideration before anything else – choosing what colours you want. It might sound easy but you might find yourself changing your mind a lot when you follow those thoughts and ideas through.

Picking your colours

Satara Mango Dakota Large Sideboard Satara Mango Dakota Large Sideboard

If you always want to have the latest look in your home then you’re going to be redecorating a lot! Trends and styles change throughout the year, every year and while there are predictions to help you plan ahead, they’re not set in stone. It makes more sense to find a style you like and stick with it for as long as it works for you and that can be based on colours, materials or pieces of furniture.

For the summer seasons, look at light colours to work with the extra light you get every day and make each room feel bigger at the same time! That doesn’t necessarily mean white or cream but look at pale pastel colours that suit your mood. There are themes you can follow too, using blues and yellows to bring a beach or tropical feel. Use bright reds with white to create a floral, inviting look.

The balance, ultimately, is up to you – as is the final colour selection. You might go for one colour in different shades or a couple of colours working together. Find some test pots and use a wall or paper to see how they work together, that’s a great way to start it off.

Go ombre

This is one of the most popular trends this year but it’s been around for a very long time. Ombre is a colour scheme where a wall, object or material starts in a light tone and gradually gets darker – or vice versa.  It can happen in clear lines or as a gradual effect. This is a great way to add depth to a room or add small dashes of colour in the most effective way.

It can even go from one colour to another to create the effect you’re looking for. You don’t need to use it everywhere either – although you can. Use it to connect two colours that may be in the room. Fabrics and furniture may be different colours and using the ombre style on the walls can create a more coherent look. Change it around and use it on your curtains, carpet or sofa to make a standout piece and connect your colours. The options are endless.

What works well with wooden furniture?

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Warm colours work very well with mango furniture, especially products like the Satara Mango Dakota Large Sideboard, which is an important piece of furniture in every room. The beauty of this style is that you’ll always find a tone that works, whether you want pastel colours, deep reads or golden yellows. Position is also important but you can change this whenever you want after decorating. Clever use of mirrors can also make the room seem bigger and quality shows, so the Satara Mango Dakota Wall Mirror shouldn’t be missed. It can even be a part of your décor and the wooden frame will add consistency to other pieces of furniture too.