We received a wide spectrum of shades from interior designers as their choices for the reigning colours this year. We have been introduced to some brilliant hues that will decorate our homes and offices in the near future. Offcourse, the choices are very much reflective of the designers’ personality, places where they live and their target homes and audience.

Colours are symbolic and spiritual; colours are energising and passionate; the messages they convey change with culture, country and the context of their use. Our living environments also influence our colour preferences; with residents of warmer climates preferring warm tones while those from cooler places favouring cool shades.

An Australian or Middle Eastern home, for example, may require a generous infusion of bold, bright shades, whereas, a Swiss homeowner may desire something more subtle. Children love bright, cheery colours and are happier around possibly reds, yellows and blues. A Kid's designer is more inclined to choose a bolder palette than a designer who works closely with businesses.

In keeping with Pantone’s choice, Green has emerged as the most popular hue in our online poll, with shades of Green beating the rest as preferred choice with designers across the board. As the natural greenery around us shrinks, and much of the population move towards grey, dull, urban set-ups, homeowners are keen to infuse some zest and revive their lives with generous doses of Green.

Green is the most commonplace neutral that combines wonderfully with many other shades to create refreshing décors. Apart from Greenery, Pantone’s Kale has emerged as a hot favourite. Hues of Cool Blue come a close second with Denim Drift and True Navy forming part of the desired palette. Earthy tones of Beige and Brown are ranked the third most commonplace, making them a more classic choice in certain kind of décor.

If you are wondering how to incorporate these refreshing bold colours into the bathroom, then consider painting one ascent wall. Yellow and Orange would pair superbly well with Gold and vintage design brassware while Purple and Pink may be chosen with Silver and Chrome bathroom fixtures such as taps and towel rails. Bathroom Furniture partner particularly well with White or Pastel tiles which most homeowners prefer. Alternatively pick tiles in bold colours, designs and prints and match them with soft neutral paint, furnishings and accessories such as curtains and rugs.