Blue 01

Blue 02

Blue 03

Blue 04

Blue 05

Blue 08

Blue 09

Blue 10

Blue 111

Blue 12

Blue 14

Blue 19

Teal 06

Green 04

Green 05

Green 07

Green 08

Green 13

Green 15

Green 16

Green 17

Green 18

Orange 01

Orange 02

Orange 03

Orange 04

Orange 05

Pink 03

Pink 05

Pink 12

White 01

WHITE 02

White 07

White 10

White 11

Beige 07

Yellow 01

Yellow 02

Yellow 06

Yellow 07

Get up and go with a bright, bold palette that injects personality and fun into your home.

Each month, search data shows that over 20,000 of us are looking for more information on the topics of “wellness” or “well-being”. And that figure keeps growing year on year, with Google Trends showing a whopping 147% increase in searches for “well-being” in the past five years, and a 114% increase in searches for “wellness.”\n\nSo, how do we get our wellness fix when we’re stuck at home? Well, we can create a space that’s filled with positive vibes. And right about now, you’re probably considering it already! According to a survey by YouGov, 11% of people have made a resolution to spruce up their home decor in 2021. After the amount of time we’ve spent at home last year, it’s easy to understand why there’s been a spike in DIY projects and home makeovers.\n\nAt Lick, we’re big believers in the power of \ncolour psychology\n and the impact that the colours we surround ourselves with can have on our mood and emotions. As we’re in the midst of our third lockdown, let’s take a look at how to use colour to transform our home into a space that will inspire wellness and positivity to get us through and make us a little bit happier on a day-to-day basis. Hey, every little helps.\nColours that inspire wellness and positivity \n\nKeep things upbeat around your home by choosing the right colours for your space. These are some the Lick colours that we would recommend to brighten up your home with:\nAdd harmony to your home with greens and blues\nMissing your outdoor time? To get some of that natural feel-good factor into your homes, bring in those blues and greens.\n\nLet’s kick off with greens. Known as the colour of harmony and balance, green will bring that feeling of peace into any space of your home. It’s also the colour of nature, and as we’re spending more time indoors right now, adding a few splashes (or licks) of green to your home helps by bringing a bit of the outdoors in. Try any of our greens, from \nwarm Green 04\n to \nmint Green 08\n.\n\nSo where should you incorporate green in your homes? Our colour experts recommend adding green to your kitchen. Having a green kitchen may subconsciously inspire you to eat more healthily (hey, here’s hoping!). You could also try green for your home office/whichever room where you choose to park yourself in with your laptop for the day. Green is quite a restful colour for your eyes, so it’s a good choice for when you just need a little rest between Slack messages.

Let’s talk blues. Blue is another colour where its presence can help you feel closer to nature. Just like a crisp blue sky can instantly add positive vibes to your day, bringing in some of those cool and calming blues to your home can have the same effect. \n\nWith blue, the lighter you go, the more soothing your space will be. Darker blues are more stimulating, so choose to paint those in home office areas for a little mental boost. Pair dark blue walls in an office with bright accents such as \nYellow 02\n, \nblood Orange 01\n, or \nOrange 02\n.\n\nRead about \nthe colours that go with blue\n to see which other combinations you can go for.

Paint with brighter colours for an instant injection of good vibes\nAlthough painting your home with peppy colours may feel a little scary at first, it really does help to brighten up your mood along with your physical space. Here are some of the brighter Lick paint colours that our specialists recommend for some indoor cheer: \n\n\nPink 03\n: this cheeky pink is nurturing and brings some seriously good energy along with it \n\nOrange 02\n: orange is a stimulating colour that has a vibrant look and ‘feel’. The addition of orange into a room brings new life and a sense of joy. Our Orange 02 is another great choice for your home office space, helping to keep you energised as you hop from one Zoom meeting to the next. \n\nYellow 02\n: An uplifting and mood-boosting colour, we’d recommend using the sunny Yellow 02 to add small pops of pep around your home. For instance, you could paint your fave chair yellow, or even just the legs of your kitchen table.\n\nToo scared to go too bright with your paint colour choices? Even just picking up a bouquet of brightly coloured flowers adds that splash of colours that can lift your spirits on sight. Bring on the orange tulips.

Create combinations of colours that will inspire wellness\nAs our colour specialists so wisely tell us: “It’s important to remember that you never see colour in isolation, e.g. it’s never just a grey wall. It's a grey wall with a plant and some cushions. Its surroundings is how it influences the way we feel. It's the combination of colours that inspire positivity and wellness in a home, rather than just the one colour.”

“It’s important to remember that you never see colour in isolation. It's the combination of colours that inspire positivity and wellness in a home, rather than just the one colour.”

Work with multiple paint colours to find combinations that can work together to impact your mood in a positive way. For instance, add in green with your plants and place them against a wall painted in the soft and nurturing \nPink 01\n. This way, you’re getting the positive benefits of both those colours, creating a more inspiring space that you’re okay with being temporarily locked down in.\nExplore our \nfull collection of paint colours\n and transform your home into your new happy place and read up about the relationship between \ncolour and emotions\n.

Spring is all about new life, new beginnings, and colours. One of the most popular interior colour trends of the year is pastels. The good news is that you can bring your favourite pastel \nspring colours\n into your homes.\n\nDiscover how to use pastel colours in your home to bring a burst of spring all year round.\n\nRising spring interior trend: pastels \n\nWhat makes pastels so popular in the world of interior design? According to our Lead Colour Specialist, Tash, “Pastels are great communicating colours”. They create a feeling of calm and happiness in your home as they don’t have any black pigment in them. Pastel colours are light, fresh and airy, with white and neutral undertones for simple zen.\nWhy you should use pastel colours in your home \n\nAs Tash says, pastels are relaxing and inviting: “Pastels are a lovely way for someone to bring in some colour into your home as they are soft and don't demand a lot from you”. \n\nAt Lick, all our pastel pinks and light colours are designed to bring softness and happiness to a room. And you don’t have to pick a favourite—you can use all of the pastels from our \nNeo Deco pastels collection\n as they all harmonise with one another. Wander from a dusty pink to a soft mint green to a sky blue room; the colours from this room work very nicely together as they’re all yellow-based.\nHow to use pastel paint colours in your home\n\n\nPastel pink paint\n\nCreate the ultimate spot to lounge in with our favourite nurturing colour -  pastel pink. Deck your living room or bedroom walls in the super-soft \nPink 01\n or the muted bubblegum \nPink 03\n and it’ll be like watching your fave shows while wrapped in a warm hug. 

Pastel blue paint\n\nKnown for their soothing and de-stressing qualities, soft shades of blue make the perfect choice for your bedroom and bathroom. Take your pick from the \nsky blue paint Blue 08\n, the mint green \nBlue 09,\n the fresh clean minty \nBlue 02\n or the light \nBlue 03\n with green undertones for added zen factor.

Pastel green paint\n \nBring the outdoors in with the colour of nature - green. Add the relaxing energy of green with paint colours such as the uplifting \nGreen 09\n or the fresh neo \nGreen 08\n. These would look great in any room, but we love a pale green for kitchens.

Pastel yellow paint\n\nWho said pastels have to be soft and subtle? Add a burst of bright pastel with an energetic yellow. The soft creamy \nYellow 01\n or the warm \nYellow 02\n could add a lovely, playful vibe in your hallway.

Explore our new range of trendy pastel colours from the \nLick x Living etc. \n\nNew Deco pastel paint collection\n and learn more about \nhow to style these new pastel paint colours in your home\n.\n\n 

Decorating a darker, smaller space can be a challenge that all British city-dwellers face at some point in their lives. The good news? There are plenty of decorating hacks that can help open up a room that suffers from a lack of windows. \nOne of the easiest ways to brighten up a dark room? Choosing the \nright paint color\n by knowing \nthe best paint for dark or north facing rooms\n.\nHow to brighten up a dark room with paint color\n\nDon’t immediately turn to white \nContrary to what most people believe, white shouldn’t be the go-to color to brighten up a dark room. Some white paints can actually highlight shadows in a room, making the walls feel flat and drab. \n\nIf you \ndo\n decide to opt for white, choose a white with warm undertones (e.g. pink, yellow, green undertones). Steer clear of cool greys and stark whites when dealing with a room without windows. \nReach for more muted colors\nFact: earthy colors work really well in darker rooms. Browse through \nour range of Lick paints\n or read more about \nthe best neutral paint colors for a dark & north-facing room\n.\nDon’t be afraid to go dark \nYes, we know - you’ve been told to avoid dark colors in dark rooms. But, hear us out here! Dark colors absorb the light, which can actually give the illusion of more space by blurring the edges of the walls. When working with a dark room, choose a dark shade with a cool undertone. \n\nTip: Interested in joining the dark side? Our Lick color consultant recommends the following colors for sumptuous, rich walls: \nGreen 06\n, \nTeal 01 green paint\n, \nTeal 02 blue paint\n, \nTeal 03 paint\n or \nBlue 07\n. 

How to brighten up a dark room with decor \n\nWhile your choice of paint colour plays a big part in brightening up a dark room, there are other clever decor tricks that can help. Here are our favourite tried-and-tested decor tips to brighten a room without windows (or with very few windows): \n\nMirror, mirror on the wall\nThis is the number one design tip to brighten up a dark room without adding artificial lighting. Add mirrors to the mix and you’ll find that they reflect any trickle of light that makes its way in, instantly making the room look more spacious.

Opt for a minimalist design scheme \nThe one thing that can make a dark room look (and feel) even darker and smaller? Clutter. Try and keep furniture and furnishings to a Scandi-chic minimum in this room, allowing any light that makes its way in to bounce off the walls.

Ready to start experimenting with paint colour to see what fits? Have a little peek at  \nour range of paints\n and feel free to order samples to observe the colours in action. If you fancy decorating your bedroom, read our experts' advice on the \nbest colour to paint your bedroom here\n.

Ah, spring. Arguably the most joyful season of the year is here. It’s also the season where we see some of the most wonderful colours on display, as florals and pretty plants bloom to beauty.\n\nInterestingly, our good mood in spring isn’t just related to the fact that it’s getting warmer (although that definitely doesn’t hurt). According to \ncolour psychology\n, the colours we are surrounded with in the spring season also have a positive impact on our mood.\n\nKeep that good mood going all year round by discovering the ultimate spring colour palette for your home. But first, more on the psychology behind it.\nThe psychology behind spring colours\n\nDid you know that there are 4 personality types related to the 4 seasons? The character traits of a spring colour are: playful, bright, energetic, optimistic, joyful, creative, open, imaginative, fun, self motivated, stimulating. Phew. Not a bad bunch of traits to bring into your home.\n\nAs our \nLead Colour Specialist Tash\n says: “The unique characteristics behind the spring personality type are bursts of energy, creativity & warmth”.

“The unique characteristics behind the spring personality type are bursts of energy, creativity & warmth.”\n

So, let’s get into the colours themselves. Our colour consultants\n \ninformed us that other than the undertone; you either have yellow or blue based colours. You can, of course, add other undertones to those colours.\n\nWhen it comes to the seasons, autumn and spring colours are yellow based and summer and winter colours are blue based\n. \nAs Tash says, “What makes spring colours unique and separate to autumn colours is that they are all entirely yellow based - all spring colours have no black added to them. This is what gives them the highly saturated, clear and fresh feel”.\n \nYellow based colours have a warmth and inherent bounce and vitality to them - including all the lively, happy energy that we associate with springtime.

“All spring colours are yellow based and have no black added to them. This is what gives them the highly saturated, clear and fresh feel.”

As spring colours are all yellow based, they too have that warmth and inherent lightness to them. Pastels fit in well, but colours can also be brighter, such as yellows, pinks, turquoises, greens and even oranges and reds. To help you introduce this colour palette into your home, we’ve picked out some of our favourite Lick spring \npaint colours\n.\nLick’s spring colour palette\n\nSpring colour: yellow \nBring that core spring colour of yellow into your home with the soft, creamy \nYellow 01\n. We love this colour in kitchens, nurseries and even bathrooms.

Spring colour: white \nMaximise the natural light streaming into your space by introducing whites such as the pure \nWhite 01\n or the creamy \nWhite 03\n with a touch of yellow. 

Spring colour: pink \nKnown for sparking joy and positivity, pink is a must for any ‘ultimate’ spring colour palette. Try the soft and subtle \nblush Pink 01 pastel paint \nor add splashes of muted bubblegum tones with \nPink 03\n.

Spring colour: green\nBring the natural beauty of spring into your home with the defining colour of nature: green. At Lick, we’ve got a wide and diverse range of greens to choose from. Brighten things up with the fresh new \nGreen 08\n.

Spring colour: blue \nWhat’s better than the colour of the sky on a clear spring day? Incorporate that colour (and feeling) into your decor with the super fresh \nBlue 02\n or add in the dusty \nlight Blue 03 \nwith green undertones.

If you are loving the pastels, then why not explore our \nLiving Etc pastel paint collection\n and learn \nhow to style our pastel paint colours in your home\n. Get inspired by these \ncolourful bedroom and living room ideas\n too.

When you just need some get up and go, reach for these energising colour palettes to enliven your space. Featuring vibrant blues, vivacious greens and crisp whites, put the spring back in your step with these refreshing hues.

Energising & refreshing

Calm & relaxing

Dark & moody

Light & airy

Cosy & warm