In this episode of The Interior Lovers, Sam and Naomi dig into copycat colour - that familiar moment when a palette looks beautiful online, but somehow feels wrong once it’s in your own home.

They explore why colour choices that are lifted directly from Instagram or Pinterest can leave us feeling unsettled, disconnected or even anxious - and why that reaction isn’t about “getting it wrong”, but about missing personal and emotional alignment.

This conversation goes beyond aesthetics. Sam and Naomi talk about colour as a sensory, emotional experience - shaped by memory, light, risk tolerance and the realities of how we actually live. They unpack why so many people play it safe with colour, how imitation can stall confidence, and what it really means to develop a palette that feels like you.

You’ll also hear practical guidance on choosing colour more intentionally - from understanding how light transforms shades throughout the day, to using inspiration as a starting point rather than a template.

If you’ve ever copied a colour scheme that looked perfect on screen but never quite settled in real life, this episode will help you understand why - and what to do differently next time.

🎧 Listen now, and catch up on over 50 episodes of design chat, colour therapy, hot takes and real-life interiors talk.

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