Colour theory is the secret behind every stylish and harmonious home – experts share the tricks so you can design your own space like a pro

A living room painted in white with an arched alcove bookcase painted in a sky blue with a warm red interior.

The colours you decide to include in your home have the power of transforming your space – and depending on what colours, as well as colour combinations you go for, this transformation can either be for the better or worse. This is where colour theory comes in - and knowing the basics of these colour rules is the best way to prevent the latter scenario from happening.

Colour theory is how interior experts design and decorate rooms and homes and select the best shades for every space. It’s about knowing what different colours and tones feel like and evoke, how to use the colour wheel in order to create the best colour combinations and more.