People love to describe London as grey and a bit dull, but head south of the river and you’ll see that’s definitely not the whole story. Many South London homes aren’t shy about colour, from bright walls to unexpected mixes of furniture and textures.
Seeing all that personality might make you look at your own home a little differently and ask whether it’s time to do something different. If your space is feeling a little too plain, a painter and decorator in South London can help you bring in more colour, without making your home feel like someone else designed it.
Colour gets a little more playful here
Spend some time around Brixton or Herne Hill, and you’ll see just how much creative personality these neighbourhoods have. Artists, designers, and independent businesses have all brought their own ideas to the area, and you can often see that same energy inside people’s homes. You might see a colourful checkerboard pattern on the wall next to sage green and brass details. Then there might be a sculptural lamp in one corner and a natural canvas chair in another.
You don’t even have to match everything perfectly. After all, each piece can have its own personality that can make your home feel more personal instead of making it seem like everything came from the same collection.
Mix patterns without making things feel busy
Don’t be afraid to mix patterns. The trick is to make sure that they have something in common so they still feel like they belong in the same room.
Say you have a checker pattern on the wall. You could bring that same pattern into a rug but make the checks bigger or smaller. They don’t have to match perfectly. As long as there’s a connection between the two, the combination can still feel like you meant to put them together.
A painter and decorator in South London can also help you work out where stronger colours and patterns will have the most impact without overwhelming the room.
Make your choices intentional
That’s really what South London’s approach to colour comes down to. Be playful, but have a reason behind your choices.
Our team here at Capital Painter can help you put those ideas into practice. With a painter and decorator in South London, you can find colours and finishes that complement your home while leaving plenty of room for your personality.
Call +44 20 3137 8843 to learn more.
