Interior lover, fashion enthusiast and definitely not a beige girl – influencer Katharina Hummel (@hej_colourful.home) celebrates colour. In her home story, the mum of three shows us what colour can do for a room, why Pols Potten is one of her favourite brands and how Instagram photos and the bustle of family life can happily coexist. Welcome to her charming period flat in Stuttgart in Germany!
Katharina, in the soft cream-and-beige world of Instagram, your colourful home really stands out. Have you always had a soft spot for colour?
I think so! I've always liked bold, colourful pieces in my wardrobe. But just like with clothes, it was the same with interiors: first I had to figure out that I'm not a beige girl – and that I love combining colours.
Your favourite colour?
Good question! Not just one, I'd say. And it changes from time to time. But what I've always liked are pastel shades such as light blue and blush pink.
How did your home become what it is today?
I simply love trying things out, and I'm completely fine with realising that something isn't how I imagined it and then changing it again. I've always enjoyed playing with colours and seeing how they work together. I think that's how one thing led to another here.
Would you say you follow a particular style – or do you just do what you like?
Yes, I think I do pretty much what I like, and I think that's okay. Our home would probably be too colourful for some people. But that's the great thing: my home is my safe space, and it has to feel right for me.
Of course, I'm also inspired by other interior lovers. And I really like the way people in Scandinavian countries, for example, design their homes!
Good news for you: colour plays a big role in current interior trends. Which interior brands do you like, and which suit your personal style?
Pols Potten, HAY, OUT, &Tradition and Hübsch are among my favourite brands. What I love about Pols Potten – no big surprise – are the bold colours. But I also like the shapes and the certain classic quality behind them.
Are you working on a special interior project at the moment?
Oh, much to my husband's dismay, I've always got a project on the go. [Laughs] As soon as one is finished, another one comes along. I find it hard to sit still. Right now I'm making our unloved TV corner a bit more attractive.
Does your current family situation leave you time for your projects?
At the moment I'm a full-time mum and also self-employed full-time. It's lovely and gives me lots of flexibility with the kids. But of course it's not always easy to juggle everything. Right now, though, I'm really enjoying working and living like this.
Three little housemates and an interior influencer – amazingly, it seems the two can go together. Do your children love tidying up, or how does it work?
Haha, what can I say! First of all, not everyone has as great a need for order as I do, of course. But our eldest son in particular really likes decorating. I get the most compliments from him whenever I've rearranged or painted something. And he often contributes his own ideas, which I think is great. After all, it's his home too, and I hope he'll share my love of interiors one day. The others more or less accept their fate. [Laughs]
So your children get to have a say in the design?
Yes, definitely! I always discuss new ideas with the kids, especially when they concern their bedroom – and if they don't like something at all, it doesn't happen. Luckily, they're usually completely fine with my ideas. Just recently the boys said they love coming home and discovering a "new" bedroom again.
What (interior) projects are in store for you – and for us – in 2025?
The bedroom still needs a few improvements. Storage and calm are the key words there, I'd say. I've also got a small furniture restoration project on my list. We'll see when I get round to it. Either way, it'll be exciting.
It certainly will! Good luck with your next projects – and thank you so much for this inspiring conversation.
