Home decorator Lara Winter is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on revamping a 200 year old cottage to make it right for modern family life. See the rest of her articles here.
It took me years to realise this, but my decorating sweet spot isn’t minimal… and it definitely isn’t maximal. I love colour too much to live in a sea of beige, but I also don’t want my house to feel like it’s shouting at me from every corner. What I finally landed on is what I now call 'calm colour': spaces that feel soothing and grounded, with joyful pops of colour layered in thoughtfully.
