C A N DY CRUSH RH the house when they go out of fashion! That said, if you do fancy bringing a bit of colour into your home, you can start small. Furniture, art and accessories are great ways to add a colour pop, or you can start by painting small areas like woodwork or a downstairs loo. “Above all I’d say just go for it - it’s only paint and you can always go back to beige if you want to, but I promise you won’t!” And what about upping sticks from the city and moving to an island? “My only real bugbear about island life is delivery charges (and companies that just won’t deliver here!)”, she laughs. “Rob would say lack of a Marks & Spencer. But you know, we struggle on...”.
a huge influence on the house. And no colour overload as yet! I think pastels are easier on the eye. I’m also mindful of colour placement. A bright coral pink is the most vibrant colour I’ve used, but it’s only used in the entrance vestibule. It makes a big impact but it’s not a space you really spend time in. By contrast, the bathroom is a pale aqua and I’ve kept it quite minimal so it’s very relaxing.” Jay’s advice to anyone thinking of going down the pastel route is to do what makes you happy. “Don’t feel like you ‘should’ have colour in your home because it’s fashionable (or whatever),” she says. “Pastels are very ‘in’ right now, but I’ve always loved them, and I won’t be repainting