So many new homes are painted in ‘builder’s magnolia’ and for some reason it’s become a favourite among developers. It has many neutral qualities, and it can work nicely in any room, but ‘nice’ isn’t always good enough.
Magnolia can be boring and it certainly lacks personality, so think about the colours that reflect you and your family before you decide on your wall colours. Even if you’re not quite ready for a bold colour, there are nice pastel shades that offer a lot more than magnolia, such as orange, lime green, pale yellow and peach. These light yet fruity colours can give your home more life, and even a deep grey tone will add more character than magnolia.
If you do fancy something a bit bolder a deep red, a vibrant turquoise or a lightning blue can do the job, while a combination of zesty greens can create an eye-catching colour theme throughout your home.