How to use 'happy' colours to make any house feel like home

Interiors Association president Jackie Carton shares the secrets to creating a living space that reflects its owner's personality

The kitchen/living area after it was transformed with colour accents.  Pictures: Abdone Photography

It's easy to put your own stamp on your dream home when you’re constructing from scratch — or even when you’re renovating an existing building.

But what about creating your fantasy living space when you’re moving into a development of similar houses, with ready-installed kitchens and bathrooms, and pre-determined room layouts?