Ruth Mottershead

Latest articles by Ruth Mottershead

'It's so tranquil!' Our color expert explains how to pair vibrant shades to get perfectly relaxing schemes

Ruth Mottershead explains how to pair the undertones of vibrant hues to create a palette that is enriching yet elegant at the same time

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  'It's official - just 10% is all you need'. Our color expert on how small living rooms can take bold shades if you use them well

  Our color expert Ruth Mottershead explains about to use bold shades in small spaces, by getting the ratios and pigments just right

  By Ruth Mottershead Published 21 April 23

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  This kitchen blends the most on-trend colors into one palette perfectly - our expert explains how

  Terracotta and pistachio come together to make a perfect palette in this modern kitchen. Ruth Mottershead explains how to get it right

  By Ruth Mottershead Published 12 February 23

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  How to pair neutral colors harmoniously - our paint expert on the secrets to soothing scheme

  Ruth Mottershead explains how to achieve a minimalist decor which is rich, warm, inviting and elevated

  By Ruth Mottershead Published 4 January 23

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  Color layering is the super-clever trick designers use to create soothing kitchens. Our expert explains how

  Ruth Mottershead explains how playing with tone and clever color layering can transform a kitchen into a dreamy space

  By Ruth Mottershead Published 12 December 22

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  Color commonality: the easy rule designers use for cosy decor, according to Livingetc's paint expert

  Little Greene's creative director Ruth Mottershead on how to create paint palettes that perfectly blend together

  By Ruth Mottershead Last updated 1 December 22

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  Hidden colors: the secret trick designers use to put palettes together by Livingetc's color expert

  By looking closely at the grains of wood in a room the colors to pair with it will reveal themselves to you, says Ruth Mottershead

  By Ruth Mottershead Published 16 November 22

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  Pigment pairing: how to make restful schemes with uplifting shades explained by our color expert

  Ruth Mottershead explains how to pair vibrant colors together while creating an overall look that is surprisingly relaxing

  By Ruth Mottershead Published 3 October 22

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  Repeating themes: the surprising rules designers use for restful schemes, according to Livingetc's color expert

  Little Greene's creative director Ruth Mottershead on how to bring together different colors and still create a serene scheme

  By Ruth Mottershead Last updated 12 September 22

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  5 ways to make the right color choices to totally transform your space, by Little Greene's Creative Director

  Little Greene's Creative Director Ruth Mottershead knows the power the perfect palette can have. Here's how to get it right

  By Ruth Mottershead Published 9 June 22