Anyone who has ever decorated their home will know the agony and ecstasy of choosing paint colours. It sounds simple, but it can result in many spousal spats and hours of deliberation. Then, once you have finally decided on the shade, there is still the matter of the hue, the finish and even the texture to ponder over.
But there are always experts on hand to share their knowledge and help people make important decorating decisions. Leading designers Róisín Lafferty and Arlene McIntyre, who are helping Fleetwood mark its 75th anniversary with the launch of Prestige by Fleetwood, a highly pigmented paint, say that the right colour can transform a room, but it’s important not to try to be too bold as a rash decision may not last the test of time.
“Rather than chasing trends, I believe colour should always be chosen for its timeless, personal appeal,” says interior designer Róisín Lafferty, whose work includes The Woodland Suites at the Montenotte Hotel, Cork.
“The shades that truly endure are usually thos
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