Beyond the trends: Your story is the only style guide you need.

Scroll through your phone for five minutes and you’ll be inundated with images of the perfect home. You’ll see this year’s ‘it’ colour, the must-have sofa, the kitchen layout everyone is supposedly installing.

The world of interior design is a constant parade of trends. One moment it’s all about quiet luxury, the next it’s bold jewel tones and maximalism. Keeping up is exhausting. More importantly, it distracts us from the one question that truly matters:

What do you love?

A home that feels right isn’t one that perfectly replicates a photo from a magazine or Instagram post. It’s one that tells a story - your story. It’s a collection of your memories, a reflection of your lifestyle and a backdrop for the life you want to live. And the most powerful tool for telling that story is colour.

Your home is an autobiography, not a trend report.

Think about the most cherished items in your home. Is it the artwork you brought home from your travels? The armchair passed down from your grandmother? The mismatched ceramic bowls gathered over the years?

These are the pieces that hold meaning. They are the anchors of your personal style. Trends will come and go, but these elements are timeless because they are part of you.

So why don’t we apply that same thinking to our walls?

Instead of asking ‘what’s on trend’, we should be asking ourselves more meaningful questions:

• What is the story of our family? Are we adventurers, homebodies, creatives, entertainers?

• How do we want to feel when we walk through the door? Calm, energised, comforted, inspired?

• What memories or objects do we want to highlight? Colour can be used to make your favourite art pop, to create a cosy backdrop for your family photos or to unify a collection of eclectic furniture.

Your answers to these questions are the foundation of your colour palette. This is how you create a home that won’t feel dated in two years, because it was never about the trend in the first place. It was about you.

From story to swatch: A partnership in colour.

Of course, translating your personal story into a cohesive and beautiful colour scheme is a skill. You might know you want your living room to feel like a warm, welcoming hug but how does that translate into a specific paint colour that also works with your flooring and natural light?

This is where a partnership with an independent colour consultant shines. Our process is one of discovery. We start with your story. I’m not here to tell you what colour is popular, I’m here to listen and help you articulate your vision for your home.

Together we’ll look at the architecture, your existing finishes, your treasured belongings and the way your family lives. Then, drawing on expertise in colour theory and design, I’ll help you to translate that story into a clear, confident and actionable plan. A plan that is uniquely yours.

Because our only bias is towards the best result for you, we can select the best colours from any brand, ensuring the final palette is a true and authentic reflection of your story.

Write your own story.

Your home should be the most comfortable, authentic place in the world for you. It’s time to tune out the noise of fleeting trends and start listening to your own voice. Let’s create a space that is more than just beautiful, let’s make it truly yours.

Ready to tell your story in colour? Book a consultation with Amie today and let’s create a home that is a perfect reflection of you.

Image: via Pinterest, social image via Amie White Design