According to dream interpreters, if you dream in black and white, it means you are viewing the dream as an observer, not an active participant. It represents a distance from you and the events that are occurring in your dream. Dreaming in black and white could also mean someone else is controlling the narrative of your life or you are not allowed the freedom to express yourself in different colours or emotions. If you feel that your living environment is not safe, you can feel very limited and restricted, and this may also result in dreaming in a colour combination of black and white.

If you have ever carefully observed a wonderfully lit night sky, you will notice that some stars shine brighter than the others. You will also see that some stars have red, blue or green undertones to it. The colour of a star is linked to its surface temperature. The hottest stars are blue or blue-white, which are shorter wavelengths of light. Cooler ones are red or red-brown, which are longer wavelength. On top of that, it is possible for a star to change its colour over time, but it is most certainly not likely to happen in a human lifetime.

Most tried-and-tested house plants are primarily green in colour, including spider plant, snake plant, monstera and pothos that come in a variety of rich and vibrant green colours. Some even have a tinge of white, yellow or cream that adds an extra appeal. However, there is a new plant trend that houseplant lovers and interior decorators are gushing over. Pink houseplants add colour and style to your indoor space. They have many other pigments other than chlorophyll that absorb colours of light and reflect other colours, depending on their chemical structure. Looking at these stunning rose-tinted house plants, it is easy to see why everyone is obsessed with pink plants right now!

Everyone enjoys a bit of luxury occasionally but have you ever thought about adding a touch of opulence to a room using the right paint colour? Decorating using the right paint colour can immediately transform a dull room and make it look elegant and bright. To achieve this, metallic or jewel tones are great living room wall colours that exude a feeling of warmth and richness. You can also consider a combination of warm grey, gold tones or peacock blue to form the luxurious look you are striving for your home.

Colour preferences are a personal choice when you are looking for home colour ideas that match with your furniture. But if you want to bring out the natural beauty of wood, you will need to keep a few things in mind. Mint green tones are an attractive, low-key choice to pair wooden furniture with. If you are looking to make a bold statement-terracotta or red makes a wonderful backdrop and enhances the wood. Intense blue or metallic blue works particularly well with wood. Avoid warm yellow and orange tones since it brings out the wood’s overall warmth but does nothing to enhance the natural appeal that wooden furniture tends to have.

The 60-30-10 rule is any interior design fan’s best kept-secret. You don’t need to be a mathematician to use the rule, nor do you need a ruler or calculator. The rule helps you create the most balanced, appealing look when you are thinking of getting interior wall paint. The dominant colour, which accounts for 60% is generally the colour of your wall, floor or largest piece of furniture. The secondary colour, which accounts for 30% adds contrast to the room, used for furniture, curtains, bedding, area rugs or an accent wall. The secondary colour should complement the dominant colour and not overpower it. And the accent colour, which accounts for 10% adds spice to the room. The accent colour is not a hard and fast rule, but rather the idea that a few bold colour choices can go a long way in making a statement.