Colour psychology suggests that the shades you decorate with can influence how you feel. By choosing colours that reflect your mood and lifestyle, you can create rooms that feel both personal and uplifting. Explore our colourful textiles to set the right vibe in every room.
Table of Contents:
- What is Colour Psychology in Home Design?
- The Colour Wheel: Your Foundation for a Perfect Palette
- What Each Colour Says About Your Home
- Ready to Colour Your World?
What is Colour Psychology in Home Design?
In interior design, the psychology of colours is the study of how different hues can influence the way we feel, behave and experience spaces. We believe each colour carries its own soul and energy, and we never shy away from celebrating it in our designs. Whether it’s calming blues for relaxation, energising yellows for joy or grounding greens for balance, colour has such a profound impact on our everyday mood and wellbeing. By understanding how colours shape emotions and atmosphere, you can thoughtfully choose palettes that make every room feel just the way you want it to.
The Colour Wheel: Your Foundation for a Perfect Palette
The colour wheel is a designer’s best friend when it comes to creating palettes that feel beautifully balanced and intentional. At its core are primary colours (red, yellow and blue), which combine to make secondary colours (like orange, purple and green), and then come the tertiary shades in between (coral, fuchsia and teal).
In home design, the magic comes in how you combine colours:
- Complementary schemes (a Sage x Clare specialty) pair opposites for a bold, high-contrast look—perfect for nailing a maximalist decor aesthetic. Picture a burnt orange velvet armchair anchored by a cobalt blue shag cushion, instantly bringing energy, texture and drama to a living room.
- Analogous schemes use neighbouring colours for a harmonious, restful feel. Think of a day spa–style bathroom retreat layered with sage, mint and teal for calm and clarity.
- Monochromatic schemes explore one colour in varying tones for a soft, cohesive look. Imagine a moody bedroom drenched in blue shades of navy, cerulean and powder blue to create a cocooning restful feel.
For more colour palette inspiration, check out our favourite Bold and Subtle Interior Decoration Colour Combinations.
What Each Colour Says About Your Home
It never ceases to amaze and inspire us how the colours you choose to decorate your space with can shift the entire mood of a room. Here’s what some of our favourite colours say and how to bring them into your home with style and intention.
Red
Bold, romantic and full of energy, red makes a statement. It sparks conversation and brings warmth, making it a natural fit for social spaces like the dining room and kitchen. Introduce it in smaller doses, say with table linen, rugs, appliances, glassware or art, to invite vibrancy without overwhelming the eye.
Yellow
Sunny, joyful and uplifting, yellow is the ultimate mood-booster. It works beautifully in areas where energy, warmth and optimism are welcome like the lounge room or even a creative space. Think a mustard striped rug underfoot, citrus-toned accent cushions piled on the sofa and amber glassware catching the light, each touch adding a golden glow and lifting the room.
Blue
Calm, clear and soothing, blue is the colour of relaxation. From soft powder tones to deep indigo, it’s the perfect choice for restful retreats like the bedroom. Layer shades of blue through wallpaper, painted picture rails, a statement bedhead, flowing curtains, quilts, bedcovers, cushions and throws to create a cocooning atmosphere that helps you unwind and drift into sleep.
Green
Green restores balance and connects us to nature, bringing a sense of serenity wherever it appears. Its grounding presence suits living spaces, bathrooms and bedrooms where calm, harmony and restoration are key. In the bedroom, shades from soft sage to deep emerald wrap the space in tranquillity, with a geometric tile–inspired quilt cover, textural rugs and plush cushions layering in comfort that invites true rest.
Neutrals
Warm neutrals like sand, oat and clay bring comfort and timeless ease. They create a versatile backdrop that lets bold prints and touchable textures take centre stage. You can’t go wrong using neutrals as the foundation of your home styling, then layer in pops of colour to bring personality, depth and interest. Build a refined neutral base with timber accents, travertine tiles, marble benchtops and flowing ivory drapes.
Using Colour to Create a Bohemian Sanctuary
At Sage x Clare, colour is at the heart of everything we create. Our signature boho luxe aesthetic is all about embracing vibrant palettes, playful pattern layering and tactile details to shape joyful spaces that uplift and comfort, reminding you that your home should feel as good as it looks. Every piece is thoughtfully designed in Melbourne and made by skilled artisans in limited runs, with premium natural fibres and handcrafted features that celebrate quality and individuality.
By weaving bold hues and unconventional colour palettes with timeless neutrals, we make collections that invite you to get creative, layer with ease and transform your home into a sanctuary that feels expressive, comfortable and uniquely yours. From bedroom to bathroom, lounge to dining, discover pieces designed to uplift your space with colour, texture and personality.
Ready to Colour Your World?
Colour shapes not only your home but also how you feel in it. Soft blues bring the calm, yellows spark joy, greens ground and reds dial up the drama, turning rooms into sanctuaries that reflect your style and mood.
At Sage x Clare, we create soulful, stylish spaces with natural fibres, handcrafted detail and bold, expressive palettes. Now it’s your turn to play with colour and make your house a home.
Explore our vibrant textiles designed to uplift, comfort and inspire every corner of your home.