So many people shy away from using color in their homes for fear of getting it wrong...But ignorance and fear are no reason to live in a bland box.

So many people shy away from using color in their homes for fear of getting it wrong...But ignorance and fear are no reason to live in a bland box.

It's the nicest thing on earth if someone comes up to me and says, 'Every day I drink out of a mug you designed.'

Think like a photographer. Look at every vignette in your home like it's being shot for a shelter magazine and style accordingly.

There is no right answer except to play and experiment.

People will make judgments before you even speak based on the way you look. Most definitely your physical appearance matters. The way you dress, your hygiene - it all matters.

Your home should reflect who you are, so pick a palette that's close to your heart and run with it.