Get the look
Use a blank canvas as a base and add bright colours to accent and bring the space to life.

The 'Colourful modern' style can be seen as a flexible element in your home as it allows you to let your creative juices flow by regularly changing the colour scheme or toning it down to be more passive. 'This is a brave style as it's contemporary, colourful, bold and daring,' says Christo Koegelenberg of Cape-based Christo Interiors.

1 – Lights up
Large scale light fittings live well in spacious rooms and fittings with industrial appearances add interest to the modern clean space.

2 – Volume
Clean lines and colourful accessories add to the beauty of this home's space and its generous double volume. All elements including the space, complement one another.

3 – Contemporary colourful art
Grouping colourful canvasses together creates a strong focal point in a room. When placed on a white backdrop, the appearance of the canvasses is emphasised.

4 – Natural feel
This section wall creates a room divider and serves well in the space, both functionally and in appearance. The cement clad finish adds texture and a natural look without being clinical.

5 – Accessories
Coloured vases grouped together add splashes of colour. Simple styles tend to be timeless and its always good to place them together in odd numbers. The stylist trick is to work with three.

6 – Coloured cushions
Bright cushions create a happy feel on the white modern sofas. Coloured cushions are an easy way to accessorise a room and with different arrangements it creates an instant face lift.

7 – Simple lines
Furniture with simple lines is the best option when you're going for a modern look with eclectic touches. These sofas are contemporary, yet comfortable and can be easily dressed with bright cushions.

8 – Wood works
Add extra texture and depth to a clean space with true earthy elements in modern design. These little chairs are multifunctional as they're lovely to look at, serves as extra seating when needed and also make handy side tables, should you need it to be. The wood creates a lovely contrast amid the lightly coloured space.

9 – Textured flooring
A beautiful textured rug creates a softer appearance. The colours blend beautifully, but the loop pile creates warmth and a cosy feel.

10 – Hard flooring
The floor as a fifth wall is as inconspicuous in design as the natural elements. All structures blend in together to create a whole with a beautiful natural appearance. Light coloured laminate of a natural cement screed would both be great options in a space like this.