If water and ice are mostly clear, ever wondered why snow appears white? The answer to this mystery lies in the way light interacts with an object, the wavelength that the object reflects or absorbs that determines what colours our eyes perceive. When an object reflects all the wavelengths of light that are in the visible spectrum, the object appears white. So, the snow is not white to begin with, but just how our eyes perceive it. When it melts, the crystalline shape is destroyed and it reverts to simple clear water.

Active colours or bright colours tend to excite the mind and body both and can be sources of energy and creativity. Passive colours or light/neutral/muted colours have a calming effect and can increase productivity and focus. On the colour wheel, active colours are the warm colours and can be more stimulating to the viewer. Passive colours, on the other hand, are cool colours and are less visually appealing when paired next to active colours. For paint colour combinations, a mix of active and passive colours can help achieve a balance look that is anything but boring.

If you wish to break out the typical red, white and green Christmas colours, a fresh colour combination of pink and green will add cheer to your home during dreary winter months. The unusual colour combination is sure to create a sophisticated display that will delight and surprise. Try putting up a pink Christmas tree, hanging rose gold ornaments or simply make the gifts stand out with brightly coloured bows and tappers. Add in pops of green with ornaments, wreaths, linens or even dishware sets for a festive themed party.

If you’re looking for some Christmas decor ideas to transform your home into a winter wonderland, there’s nothing quite like glow in the dark wall stencils. They glow throughout the night, do not require electricity to illuminate and create no potential electrical or fire hazards. Berger iPaint Glow in Dark Paint Kit is an easy, cheap and quick way to create glowing festive designs on the walls of your home. For the ultimate festive vibe, pick interesting celestial stars and planets pattern. They even make great stocking stuffers for kids (and adults!).

Shades of green have been a favourite for home interior design for several reasons. Green tones encourage you to make your home an inviting place to recharge your batteries, inspired by the contrasts of nature they fill up your space with joy. From sage green to bluish green to mint and lime green- the colour creates a restorative escape offering ease and solace. For living room paint colours, deep hues of green have a dependable and sublime nature, equivalent to a big, comforting hug for your home. It can be paired with warm browns for an unexpected pairing of freshness or bold rust and copper tones for an energetic colour combination.

There are several ways to accentuate your home’s exterior and painting the front door is one of the best ideas to help you achieve a new look for your home. Painted doors are considered one of the most creative and eye-catching look not just for home exteriors but also among urban commercial places like cafes, restaurants, hotels, boutiques etc. To make a statement, opt for vibrant colours including turquoise blue, yellow, mint, red for exterior house colours. To create maximum impact, consider painting the windows and railings in a similar hue.