My husband trusts me and prefers I make all those decisions. That said I always ask his opinion on large pieces. If I left it all to him he would lose interest before finishing! Design is so not his thing. But then I'm not interested in documentaries on outer space or Lego.... Best we stick to our own interests I think! ;)

Two things come to mind, I wanted to do a mini (temporary) update of my kitchen to remove the tiles I hated and had lived with for 10+ years since I bought it and paint the walls a lighter colour that the petrol blue that worked with the tiles. I wanted to use up some paint and mix up my own colour, which I often have and it's worked out well ... but allowed the builders to rush me, as they left it until the last minute to tell me and were eager to get on and I overdid the orange in the base paint so it turned out peach rather than a much paler, barely there shade so having got rid of the awful tiles have walls I hate, and clash with my artwork! Secondly, I bought a modern style chesterfield sofa online, which is more grey than the purple I wanted (which I can live with) but is far too short! It's fine and comfortable for sitting but far too short for lounging and watching TV in the evening, quite uncomfortable. The previous sofa was a bit bulky for the space but have gone too far the other way.

Hi Andrea Brooks We can totally understand your dilemma - ‘Magnolia’ is certainly not for everyone! Different colours can evoke different moods and feelings, so don’t limit yourself to one colour throughout your whole house. Dark moody tones work brilliantly in bedrooms, and have been proven to help induce better sleep. Our favourite at the moment is Dulux’s Denim Drift. Bright, fresh colours are great for kitchens, and for creating a lively happy atmosphere. I love Dulux Coral Canyon which is really uplifting. Finally, dusted blues and greens have amazing calming qualities, and are fantastic for any rooms you want to relax and unwind in. Dulux Dusted Moss is a beautiful, versatile colour that will suit most styles of property, either traditional or modern. If you are cautious about using colour, why not introduce it slowly through your accessories, or as a feature wall, as these can be easily updated and replaced. Good luck and we would love to see the results. Hannah Dulux Amazing Space www.designer.duluxamazingspace.co.uk

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