• Go back in time with the dark Victorian decor trend
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    Go back in time with the dark Victorian decor trend

    August 27, 2023 - By 

    Get the Ideal Home Newsletter Sign up to our newsletter for style and decor inspiration, house makeovers, project advice and more. Thank you for signing up to Ideal Home. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. With searches for Victorian decor rising by 850% in the last month alone, it is safe to say that Victoriana is having a bit of a moment. But while Victorian clothing with its…

  • The Colour Psychology Behind the Black & White Trend
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    The Colour Psychology Behind the Black & White Trend

    July 24, 2023 - By 

    What makes the black and white Modern Farmhouse so sticky? That’s the question being asked in this article that appeared last week in The New York Times. I’m unpacking the psychology behind the black and white trend and why it has more traction than any colour trend in history. Wondering what a McMansion is? This is the best site to find out. In my 25 years as a colour designer, living, breathing and eating colour trends I have–yes I’m a broken record– never seen anything like this. But First, a brief history of recent colour trends I started my colour…