Toning it down – and up

Interior design expert Róisín Lafferty offers her tips to transform the whole look of your home with some carefully chosen shades

1. Indigo batik

A rich navy, this timeless shade is popular in Irish properties. Ideal for those who want to make an impact, its soft tonal base means it also works well when offset by a variety of lighter shades. Indigo Batik can create a deliberately intimate, moody living room because it gives you a cocooning feel. I often encourage people to paint their doors and window frames in this shade, to bring ...