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Rachael Smith, Natalie Dinham and Kasia Bobula for photography.
Treasure Hampstead for my vintage Murano necklace.
Antique Textiles Company for the antique patchwork bedspread.

Join me at my Colour Retreat in Liguria, 6–10 May 2026

Five days of local colour, architecture, design, workshops, and sublime landscapes

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Delysian Colour System Workshops
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I feel so grateful for the wonderful feedback I ge I feel so grateful for the wonderful feedback I get from my workshops and about the Delysian Colour System! It’s amazing to hear how it’s helps designers elevate their work and see colour in a whole new way. Knowing it makes a difference truly means the world. Are you a designer looking for a new way of working with colour? Join me in 2026 to see how. Find information on my method and workshops in my bio. #delysiancoloursystem #colourworkshops #colourexpert #colourstory #colourschemes
Here’s why this palette works for me. This is a ve Here’s why this palette works for me. This is a very tonal selection which looks muted and soft yet strong - my favourite type of palette. Shading - how light or dark a colour is. All colours are of roughly equal increasing proportion from the darkest, grey, to the lightest, pink. Chroma - how intense a colour is. The three colours grey, lavender and pale pink are of roughly equal saturation, whereas the blue has a higher saturation and the coral even more, adding a subtle pop to help the eye land. Tonality - how grey a colour is. The grey is already a tonal colour but it is the lavender that has the highest tone added. The two colours of blue and pale pink have similar amounts of grey added and the coral has the least which, again, helps that pop. From the top down, the grey is a warm shadow to the blue, the lavender is a cool shadow to the coral and the coral is a warm shadow to the pink. Colour formula: 1 light, 1 dark and 3 in-between of equal ascending shades The lightest and second darkest colour with similar tonal value added The second lightest colour with the most chroma and least grey for a pop The mid-shade colour with the highest tonal (grey) value The second darkest colour with more chroma but less than the pop colour How would you mix your favourite colours to this formula? What pattern design would you make? Find out more about my approach to colours and workshops by visiting my website: https://fionadelys.co.uk #colourpalette #patterndesign #interiordesignschemes #colourschemes #paletteperfection
A five day break on the Ligurian coastline explori A five day break on the Ligurian coastline exploring colourful scenery, trompe l’œil, architecture, design and insightful workshops that will add a fresh perspective to your style. Bookings now available for The Colour Retreat, May 2026. Link in bio 🌟 #colourretreat #interiordesigntrends #colourforinteriors
My 24 hours back in Liguria with 3 hours to go unt My 24 hours back in Liguria with 3 hours to go until 2026! The weather was glorious today, I said hello to the sea, popped into a few favourite places. The streets are adorned with festive decorations and the vibe is buzzing in anticipation of tonight’s street party, fireworks and DJ 🎉 it’s going to be loud and colourful! I’ve returned to see the New Year in here and to catch up with some colleagues and friends. I’ll be sharing a little about life here so stay tuned to see what I’ll be getting up to 🤳 Have a most wonderful end to 2025, however quiet or exciting your plans might be, and a memorable, special start to 2026 ❤️ #newyeareve #liguria #mycolourfullife
Did you know that top interior design trends are m Did you know that top interior design trends are making 2026 the year for expressive layering and curated nostalgia? There is no better time than now to become a more confident you for creating deeply personal interior schemes. The Aesthetic Narrative is a system of understanding just how to identify and introduce colour for narrative through paint and other surface materials. Come and see how it's done and create your own road map for a room at home or a project. The next workshop is 17th January 2026. This hands-on session is perfect for anyone working with colour looking to elevate their skills with a very unique and personal offering. What to Expect: - Unlock the hidden markers of your Aesthetic Narrative - Identify where and how to use colour in a considered way - Plan a scheme that carries your unique narrative and take home your reference road-map This workshop includes refreshments, lunch, workshop materials, and a tote bag with take-away items. Link in bio #delysianworkshops #delysiancoloursystem #creativejourney #colourconsultant #colourexpert #colorconsultant #colorexpert #interiordesignschemes #colourschemes #colourmyhome #designandlive #designanddecor #designandstyle #designandcreate #narratives #colourstory #homestyle #homesandgardens #realhomesofinstagram #periodhomesofinsta #oldhomes #georgianhomes #colourschemes
Part 1: Taking the pink out of plaster pink. It’s Part 1: Taking the pink out of plaster pink. It’s unbelievable that a year ago this week I was documenting the renovation of my house. So much has since happened in the year that has passed! I found a load of videos whilst scrolling through my gallery that I almost forgot about. I had wanted at the time to demonstrate the process of thinking about colour and light and aspect and the feeling of a space, and how I reached my decisions. I’m hoping over the next few days to manage to edit these (🤓) to show my diarised process of choosing between subtle differences in the gorgeous colours @argileuk . Rooms are unfinished, the process is unfolding, and those who have since visited for my workshop will recognise the changes and references to the narrative process that I speak about on my Aesthetic Narrative hands-on workshop here. Oh, and look out for the reindeer - the gesture I managed to find space for to remind me it was Xmas, which might explain this year’s magnificent tree 🌲😁 🎨 If you’re interested in attending a workshop next year to see, hear and learn about the process, head over to my website for details and booking - link in bio. #colourdiary #mymonthincolour #mycolourfulinterior #mycolourfulhome #colouryourhome #colourscheme #learncolour #colourconsultant #colourconsultancy #traininganddevelopment #colourtrainingfordesigners #delysiancoloursystem #fionadelys #decoratingdeninteriors #decorateur #decoratewithme #decoratehome #interiordesigncommunity

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Courses & The Colour Retreat

The Colour Retreat, Liguria 2026

Aesthetic Narrative course
Colour Perspective, Placement and Purpose course
Chroma Confidence and Palette Frameworks course

Aesthetic Narrative + Colour Perspective, Placement and Purpose courses bundle (save 20%)

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