ZINGY, tropical colours like hot pink and orange and bright blues and greens are the hot tip for fashionable rooms this summer.
They can make you feel every day is a holiday even if you don't leave home, because there's nothing like bold splashes of colour to liven an interior.
This trend is a multi-coloured backlash against stark minimalism but you don't have to ditch your beloved neutrals or plain white.
The aim is to make things lively with contrasting colours such as bright blues and pink, or maybe zesty orange and fresh green.
You can use colour on walls either in solid blocks or opt for colourful patterns in wallpaper and fabrics. Don't be afraid to experiment with florals, bold stripes or checks.
If you don't want to be dazzled by strong shades just keep the background plain and simple and introduce a few striking accessories in hot hues such as a lamp or a few cushions.
Orange, a shade that was fashionable in the 60s and 70s, is now back in style, thanks to the current love of all things retro.It's renowned for stimulating conversation in living rooms, and encouraging an appetite in dining rooms.
Every shade of pink tells a different story. This flirty colour lends itself to many different looks. For a nod to nostalgia choose pale, blushing baby pink and combine with pure brilliant white on the walls. Add more pink in florals, paisley, gingham or ticking fabrics for a pretty vintage look.
For a modern space keep the background pure white and add a few key pink items in the form of blinds or a stunning chair.
Colour forecasters have long predicted a return of back-to-nature green, an uplifting colour which brings the outside in. It's been used in homes throughout the ages - from the muted chalky greens favoured by the Georgians to the jade tones in Art Deco houses, green has always been a popular colour.
Blue's the perfect colour for summer and conjures images of blue skies and coastal retreats.
