Eating the rainbow

If you recognize the title of this article, you're probably expecting a familiar riff on eat-your-fruits-and-vegetables. If you haven't heard the phrase before, get a quick primer from the BBC on why eating colourful food is good for you.

The rainbow may be an effective guide for planning your diet – but it's also a good prompt for rethinking your home decor. You may have been marinating in a sea of neutrals for years without realizing the toll it's taken on your well-being. Adding a colour or two from the rainbow to what's around you can be just the invigorating jolt you need.