Whether you want to redecorate an entire house or simply jazz up a dull room, colour can give your home a whole new look. "The Colour Design File" is your key to exploring this powerful decorative element. Every aspect of colour is expertly covered: using colour discusses the properties and qualities of the different colours, how colours work together and how colour is affected by light, texture and scale, and neutrals and naturals showcases a decorative palette from white to black, encompassing cream to chocolate brown and every shade of grey. The colours takes you on a journey through the spectrum. Each colour is shown in real homes: alone, in a dazzling array of shades, and with other colours. Useful information includes an address list of great places for finding colour and space for notes.