Melissa commented recently that blue feels luxurious and comforting to her. That struck me, because someone else may see the same blue and find it cold, formal or even a little gloomy. Our reaction to colour is rarely just about the colour itself. It can be shaped by memories, childhood homes, places we have visited, rooms we have loved — and rooms we have not. That is why there is no single “perfect” colour for a happy home. A colour can be fashionable, highly recommended and beautifully photographed, but if it does not make you feel good, it is not the right colour for your home. Good design is not about following rules blindly. It is about understanding how your surroundings affect you. So, which colour makes you feel most comfortable at home — and which colour could you never live with?