fbpx
Sophie Robinson
  • Home
  • Workshops
    • Marrakech Retreat
    • Ban the beige
    • Masterclasses
  • Online Courses
  • Collaboration
  • Podcasts
  • Blog
  • About
    • About me
    • Work with me
    • Press
  • FAQs
  • Contact
  • Interior Styling
17 Jan 18

Style your home using Colour Psychology

autumn style flowers

So how are the new year intentions going! I’ve been overwhelmed with work not to mention the house renovations. What a new years fail already as my main intention this year was not to feel too busy! But with lots of exciting projects on the go I’m not grumbling though.

The next few weeks see’s me hosting a series of workshops. First up I’m joining forces with the indomitable Daniel Hopwood for our Interior Design Masterclass on the 24th Jan. Hot on the heels of that I’m hosting a mini colour workshop for journalists and influencers at the House of Houzz on the 29th. If you were lucky enough to receive an invite to this, please do come! But a real highlight for the start of the year for me is my fabulous Colour Workshop (hosting in London on the 6th February). I’ve devised this course to purely indulge my love of colour and to share all my Colour Loving tips to empower people to come up with mouth watering and original colour schems that are perfect for their home.

creating a mood board for an interior design scheme

Quite frankly I could do with taking my own advise. As our home renovations gather a pace I’m finding it hard to make those big colour decisions and keep a vision for the whole house rather than just isolating the schemes room by room. But this is where colour psychology is such a game changer. I thought I’d share a little sneek peek at part of the Colour workshop for Interior designs course that I run with Fiona Humberstone (next date for that is the 21st June) to show you how easy it can be to pull your home together with a little clever styling.

 

The day is spent exploring the nuances of Colour Psychology, as masterminded by psychologist Angela Wright, into the for seasonal personalities. Angela created four distinct personalities, Spring, Summer, Autumn and winter and devised a framework which would suit peoples different aesthetics. In the workshop we cover all the theory in order to help designers feel empowered when answering a clients brief but its really useful to anyone wanting to design their own home.

A popular part of the day is my styling workshop where I style four vignettes to capture the seasons using the unique colour palettes that are assigned to each. Here are some snap shots of the presentation complete with my styling tips that I presented on our last event in November. Read on to find out which season you are!

 

The Spring personality loves the feeling of light and space and an airy quality. Colours are bright but clear rather than too bold so I think coloured glass works perfectly. While they love a busy pattern and lots of energy in the overall look is more contemporary in feel than cluttered. The geometric wallpaper from Graham and Brown is busy and modern. Tips include gathering a selection of glass vases together, I always think odd numbers look best. These LSA vases have an irridescent shimmer to them which a Spring person would love. Using single stem flowers in each vase is a modern way to arrange flowers and keeps the overall feeling light and spacious. When I’m gathering a selection of objects together I nice little styling trick is to place them all inside a tray. Finally as Spring personalites love a little shimmer and shine and to be on trend the copper accessories from Oliver Bonas are a perfect way to complete the look.

Interior designer Sophie Robinson on the Colour Psychology for interiors workshop

Summer styling on the colour psychology workshop hosted by sophie robsinson

The Summer colour palette is much more muted and the over all style is calmer and more relaxed. I translated this by omitting busy patterns and just focusing on the texture. I started with a pair of rattan lamps from John Lewis as Summer personalities really love a bit of symmetry. Next gorgeous cushions from Rockett St George really hit the spot for me. I’ve contrasted washed out linens with super soft velvet cushions. Summer is all about blousey abundance and they love a bit of tradition and formality. So this stunning faux hydrangea arrangement, again from Rockett St George looks just perfect. A lovely little styling trick is to use books as a plinth to add height. Here I have arranged the book spines at the back as its the lovely neutral texture of the pages that works best with this scene.

Interior styling workshop by Sophie Robinson

 

 

By contrast Autumn personalities love all the intense pattern and colour that would tip a pure summer personality over the edge! No surprise that I use the Autumn look in my own pile as I love the more is more philosophy and the intense colour palette really floats my boat. Textiles are really key to this look and I mixed lots of patterns and textures together. Autumn people really love the handmade so this is evident on the textiles and pottery, they really love that feeling of authenticity. So hand thrown pots and thick glazed ceramics are perfect for this look. I created a tablescape using objects of different height, again using the book plinth trick again, but this time choosing to show the spines in all their colourful glory. The lamp and shade are from Pooky, the rear cushion is Habitat and the two in the front from Marks and Spencers. The ceramics are from Audenza and the lovely rabbit is at Rockett St George.

Interior stylist Sophie Robinson and her interior styig demo on the Colour Psychology for interior design workshop

 

 

 

 

Interior styling the winter personality for Colour Psychology workshop hosted by designer Sophie RobinsonFinally Winter is all about the drama and making a strong style statement. This season loves to be right on trend so I selected iconic pieces like the Eames house bird and Bella Freud merino wool cushion. both from Rockett St George. Bold striking colours are also the favour of Autumn personalities so this punchy fabric by designer Kitty McCall is the perfect back drop. I chose very graphic pieces of artwork too for this look. One lovely styling trick is to layer them propped up against the wall on a sideboard or console table. It gives a relaxed and modern look. Both these frame dpictures are from John Lewis and the bright Taurus head ornament is from Audenza.

If you’d like to join me on one of my workshops my next event is a colour work shop on the 6th February to help you create your own colour palette, with just a few spaces left- taking bookings here.

If you are working within interior design or experienced at colour scheming you can join Fiona and I for our next Colour Psychology workshop in June- taking bookings here.

 

 

 

  • Interior Styling
What makes a house a home? New intentions for 2018

Leave a Comment

Cancel Reply

Your email address will not be published.

  • Interiors
    • colour crush
    • colour psychology
    • DIY
    • dream home makeovers
    • Home Tours
    • Interior Design
    • Interior Styling
    • podcast
    • trends
  • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Fashion/Beauty
    • Life
    • My House
    • Nosh
    • Travel
  • Rooms
    • Bathrooms
    • Bedrooms
    • Kids rooms
    • Kitchens
    • Living rooms
    • Outside
  • Videos

mailing
list

Videos

Listen

Listen Here

Online courses
by popular demand

Catch Sophie In All Her Colourful Glory On Instagram

Relaxed wild flowers are having their moment. The Relaxed wild flowers are having their moment. The award winning gardens at the recent Chelsea flower show all showcased wild style flower gardens, celebrating the diversity of nature, supporting wildlife.  Their soft willowy randomness is a lovely antidote to the strict structures of life. I love to see wild flowers ( and a fair fee weeds!) in my garden and in the motifs I choose to decorate my house in. But partnered with a tight geometric creates the tension I enjoy. A little bit of structure, a little bit dishevelled, it is the perfect balance for me, shown here in the patterned tiled floor and botanical print chest. Helps me go with the flow without losing my way. ❤️ are you up for taking it to the wild side?!
Ban the beige hey?! Popping the colour as usual l Ban the beige hey?!

Popping the colour as usual lols. I’m lusting after this green and purple combo right now. What colours are lifting your vibe today?

Tap for credits 😉x 
#bantgebeige #colourlover 
#dopaminedressing
Who else is absolutely struggling today after the Who else is absolutely struggling today after the four day party weekend! I’ve abandoned my desk and resorted to tidying the house instead. Here is a rare glimpse of my sons tidy room! 
While Arthur chose this colour scheme 5 years ago, it’s still going strong but I’ve updated it with a large area rug from @alternativeflooring designed by @margoselbystudio . I’m a BIG FAN of big rugs and what I like about this one is you can order it in a specific size. I recommend 30-50cm clear of the skirting boards all round, tucked under the bed and armchair it feels luxurious and fills the room with more colour and pattern. Floors often go unthought of but is another place to add impact to your schemes. ✅

CREDITS [ad: press product]
Walls painted Atomic red, ceiling gentle sky @littlegreenepaintcompany 
Made to measure rug in Margo Selby loop @alternativeflooring Pouffe in Aluro green @evasonaike 
Blind made in textile Hawai by Joseph Franks @svenskttenn 
Bed linen in liberty Margaret Annie @cocoandwolf 
Kantha bed throw by @matthewwilliamson at @johnlewis 
Bed bolster in Casper Seagreen @linwood_fabric 
Cushions @finecellwork 
Wire Shelf @cotswoldco 
seletti bird lamp @amaraliving 
Armchair is vintage 
📷 @aluncallenderphoto 

#bedroom #boysroom #kidsroom #banthebeige #colourlover #mycolourfulinterior #colourfulhome
Happy jubilee! It has been a weekend of parties an Happy jubilee! It has been a weekend of parties and celebrations and a much needed 4 day break! I felt like a queen in this @needleandthreadlondon gown for the school jubilee ball and am wearing it again tonight for the @thefeverclub jubilee shenanigans. Dancing is so good for the soul, I’ve not done enough of it for too long! Feet are feeling it though so I’m ditching the heels and wearing the air max  with this dress tonight! How have you celebrated this weekend? 

Ad @needleandthreadlondon dress bought with press discount. 
#schoolball #ballgown  #costperwear #redress #jubilee #platinumjubilee
According to some recent research 24% of us look t According to some recent research 24% of us look to friends and family for design Inspiration, 21% to makeover tv shows and 18% to instagram. But while it’s great gathering ideas and opinions, ultimately creating a stylish home has to come from you if you are going to love the home you live in. The extraordinary Colour Psychology framework helps you unlock the colour palette that is perfect for you and gives you the superpower to create rooms that feel as good as they look. Suddenly other peoples opinions, trends, and influencers no longer hold sway. Creating a home is deeply personal, an exploration of what makes YOU happy. For me it’s all about the pattern, texture and plenty of intense colour. Tasteful grey interiors leave me feeling flat, I love the energy of a colour clash! If you want to understand your relationship with colour and how to design schemes that affect your emotions in a positive way, this is the last weekend to enrol in my online course, Colour Psychology for interiors. You can find the link to learn more up in my bio. It’s my most popular course to date and has transformed the way thousands of people feel about their interior spaces. 
Let me know what your happy colours are down in the comments below. 

Tap for credits 

📷 @aluncallenderphoto styling @katemcphee #colourpsychology #colourpsychologyforinteriors #banthebeige #ihavethisthingwithcolour #myeclectichome #patternclash #maximalistdecor #colourcourse #mycolourfulinterior #punchyhome #cosyhome #countryliving #bedroom
Did you know 50% of people use social media to fin Did you know 50% of people use social media to find inspiration on how to decorate their living rooms? I’m definitely one of them! That’s according to a study by Sky Glass, the streaming TV from @sky_uk . I’ve been investigating the latest interior trends we are lusting after, and how our living rooms are changing- as we say goodbye to three piece suites, and hello to sustainable vintage furniture, statement rugs, wall prints and cosy-ing up the sofa with throws and cushions. As you can see I’m all over the trends! If you head over to the @sky_uk channel today, I’ll also be answering some interior design questions all about styling your TV. Would love to hear what you think are the living room trends to watch. 
 #skyglass #ad 

#banthebeige #colourlover #livingroomdecor #livingroom #maximalistinteriors #livingroomdecore #livingroomdecorideas #homestyle #instahomedecor #chintz #colourmyhome #colourmehappy #cushionlove #styleithappy #florals #gallerywall #berberrugs #ihavethisthingwithpatterns #ihavethisthingwithcolour
Ah @the_rhs Chelsea! What a feast for the eyes! In Ah @the_rhs Chelsea! What a feast for the eyes! Inbetween biblical downpours, thunder and lightning, it was a wonderful day of colour, design and chatter with some wonderful women! I’m slowly falling in love with gardening and my phone roll is full of inspiration after being immersed in natures finest. Thanks @michelleogundehin and @hazelgardinerdesign @thesohoagencyuk for the company. And a big congratulations Hazel on this stunning floral installation. And don’t forget if you want to hang out and be inspired by all things colour then my FREE live webinar is on tonight (25th) at 7pm tonight! Hop on to my profile for the link to sign up. Cannot wait to share some inspirational colour filled time with you all 

#rhschelsea
This is the first room we decorated after our reno This is the first room we decorated after our renovations. The entrance to your home creates the first impression. It’s also the room you walk into first thing in the morning and when you return home at the end of a long day. It needs to create the right welcome and what that feels like is hugely personal. For me I chose my favourite colours, this powerful cobalt  blue has always been a colour I’m drawn to. My wardrobe is full of it. And the bright pink is another one that always makes me instantly happy. Together they are a striking combination and I think anyone who walks through my front door, immediately gets a sense of what I’m about. I’m passionate about creating interiors that authentically  reflect the people who live there. Studying the psychology of colour made it so much easier for me, giving me a deeper understanding on the affects of colour and streamlining my process. If you’d like to know how to unlock your colour super power, join me for a free webinar this Wednesday evening (available to up for 48 hours after). It an introduction into colour psychology for interiors and my hope is it inspires you to have the courage and conviction to know what’s right for you.  And for a deeper dive my online course Colour Psychology for interiors has opened for enrolment. All links to sign up are in my bio on my profile @sophierobinsoninteriors 
What does your hallway say about you? 
📷 @aluncallenderphoto 
CREDITS walls in lazuli by @zoffanyfw stair runner @roger_oates floor tiles @claybrookstudio door painted in rose ash @sanderson1860 

#colourpsychology #colourpsychologyforinteriors #banthebiege #punchyhome #hallway #boldcolourinteriors #colourlover
Load More… Follow on Instagram
Sophie Robinson
  • © 2017 Sophie Robinson

    /
  • Contact/
  • About/
  • Design by MW

Don't forget to join!

You're almost inside!

Leave me your best email to sign up for the Webinar