Abigail Ahern's Blog

YOUR GUIDE TO COLOUR CONFIDENCE

While taking risks with a bright or dark colour is second nature to me, I can appreciate how much of a daunting task it can be, especially if you’re used to living with white walls. Many people thi...

3 TIPS TO MASTERING MONOCHROME

As we step into spring everyone is talking about pastel colours and neutral textiles – that is so not me! Don’t get me wrong, I love a splash of pink plush and rich plum but I am all about breaking...

COMMON PAINT DILEMMAS

  I get questions all the time from people who are fully signed up to taking the plunge and going to the dark side, but are suddenly hit by a load of other dilemmas. Sure, you’re committed to paint...

HOW TO JOIN THE PAINT REVOLUTION

It’s a crazy ass day today. Got up at 4 am quickly bathed (shower has broken which is not the best news in the morning) and whizzed up a matcha latte and now I’m off to ER (Essex Road to instal our...

YOUR ARGUMENTS FOR CONVERTING TO THE DARK SIDE

I feel as though I haven’t pitched in ages about the pros of converting across to the dark side. Luckily I have the coolest, boldest, most stylish instagram followers on the planet, and you’ve been...

REASONS TO PAINT YOUR CEILING

When it comes to decorating I push boundaries, not crazy boundaries but ones that I have found over the years are pretty transformative. One of the single most important things you can do to a spac...

THE WORST THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH PAINT

Probably the most questions I get asked on the blog and across social are about paint. Questions like – if I have a small room and if I go dark will it look depressing? (nope); or in summer months ...

IS THIS REALLY THE “WORLD’S UGLIEST COLOUR”?

Colour is incredibly personal as I always say. You might find that your spirits lift at a deep burgundy, a rich chocolate brown, a zesty chartreuse or even a pastel pink (hey I’m not judging). So I...

TOP COLOUR POSTS OF 2015

It’s been a particularly colourful 2015, I must say! As you know I am totally, utterly obsessed and evangelical about colour. It’s the best bang for you buck ever – nothing transforms a space quick...

Five colour experiments to try now

Morning, its so nice to be home, it was our craziest, busiest, shortest but best trip ever. Please forgive me for not responding to comments quickly. Our heads were crowded with plans, ideas and co...