Bold Summer Vibes

This colour collection by Dulux mixes standout pinks and reds with subtler shades of the same tones – a palette that will add verve and vitality to any home.

Set the mood for summer with gorgeous furnishings and accessories in bright and cheerful shades.

A rainbow vase handmade from jesmonite. Brunswick vase, £39, Concrete Candy.

A colourful, marbled jesmonite lamp base contrasts with a bright red fabric cable. Immediately eye-catching. Marbled jesmonite table lamp, £60, Nine Angels. Add a bold throw to the back of a sofa or chair for a pop of brilliant colour and pattern. Arizona terracotta throw, £23, Albert & Moo.

Intentionally clashing colours and patterns add drama and interest. Frida Kahlo-style Flower Crown canvas art, £102; Aziza gold console table, £255; Marilyn Blush velvet armchair, £545; colourful Berber-style rug, from £172; all Audenza.

Group houseplants in a variety of pots against a brightly coloured wall. The range pictured is from Dobbies.

An eye-catching artwork in fresh, modern colours will look great in any room. Bold Jungle Tiger art print, £15, Abstract House. A contrast trim helps accentuate vivid colours. Mardi Gras cushion in tangerine, £19.99, Dobbies.

For real impact, add a large item of furniture upholstered in a colour that you adore. Reece armchair in orange velvet, £229.99, DaAl’s.

By Katherine Sorrell

• Update any room instantly with some vivid wall art. There is a huge choice available both in the high street and online, including very affordable printable art that you simply download and print out yourself. Alternatively, you might even want to make some art of your own: buy blank canvases from an art shop and choose co-ordinating tester pots of paint for some modern abstract originals. • Accessories such as throws, cushions, vases, plant pots or lamp bases can make all the difference, even in a relatively neutral room, adding colour to liven up your day. Group small items together for greater impact, and don’t worry too much about conventional good taste – a few clashing colours can be exciting and uplifting. • The floor is one of the largest visible areas in any room, so a new rug will have a dramatic impact and can completely change the look and feel of the space. A flat-woven rug in a single block or colour, wide stripes or a geometric pattern is a great choice. • If you are feeling particularly bold, consider repainting wooden furniture, such as chairs, wardrobes, chests of drawers or even kitchen cabinets. To do the job properly, remove handles, knobs or other hardware first, sand down thoroughly and prime before painting. Use a mini foam roller on any large, flat surfaces for a perfectly flat finish.

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Abstract House: 07802 634 322; abstracthouse.com Audenza: 0116 298 6393; audenza.com DaAl’s: 02477 180 023; daals.co.uk Dulux : 0333 222 7171 ; dulux.co.uk/en/products Albert & Moo: 07789 768 265; albertandmoo.com Concrete Candy: concretecandy.co.uk Dobbies: 0131 561 6406; dobbies.com Nine Angels: 07710 179 294; nineangels.co.uk