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Lead Story · OCT 9

How to Choose Paint Colours for Melbourne’s Open-Plan Living Areas

Open-plan homes connect kitchens, dining spaces and living rooms, so a paint colour chosen for one wall can affect the feel of the entire area. In Melbourne, changing daylight, room orientation and nearby greenery can also shift how a colour appears throughout the day. A little planning helps create a cohesive scheme without making every surface look the same. Start with the fixed features Before selecting wall colours, note the elements that are staying: flooring, kitc

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Open-plan homes connect kitchens, dining spaces and living rooms, so a paint colour chosen for one wall can affect the feel of the entire area. In Melbourne, changing daylight, room orientation and nearby greenery can also shift how a colour appears throughout the day. A little planning helps create a cohesive scheme without making every surface look the same. Start with the fixed features Before selecting wall colours, note the elements that are staying: flooring, kitc

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