This festive season, forget neutrals, saturated colours and monochrome schemes. Take a look at this brand new shade card and get a few ideas:
Ice cream colours
Just the thought of these colours puts you in the mood for fun. Think strawberry pink, pistachio green, apricot yellow, sherbet lemon, icy blue, sugary lilac, lemon green or plain vanilla. These soft, sweet and sunny shades recreate the feel of summer. They don’t have to be relegated only to children’s rooms. Use them to great effect in living rooms and kitchens — they’re the ideal pairing with a vintage/shabby chic décor.
Avoid using too many sugary shades in a space. Use two and pair with a neutral. White sharpens the effect of this candyfloss look.
Neon shades
These pops of colour add vibrancy and drama to any room. Funky neon shades — hot pink, neon orange or green, electric lemon, psychedelic yellow zany orange or loud lavender — stand out in any space by acting as accents on their own.
It could be a vase on the coffee table, a bright door or a dazzling chair can funk up the décor. But neon isn’t for everyone as it creates high drama. Create visual balance by contrasting with white or light shades.
Keep the space open, let in the light and ensure that the rest of the décor is muted so that the neon shades can take centre stage.
Fruity hues
If you love your fruits, try translating their freshness and tang into home décor. Fruity hues add sunny optimism to any kind of home. Play with colours — apple or pomegranate red, mango yellow, raspberry pink, tangerine orange or kiwi green. Explore fruity shades that aren’t used often such as shades of banana, papaya, pineapple, musk melon, grape, rhubarb, jamun or cranberry. Fruity hues work best against neutrals so show them off against walls in hues of white, gray, sand, ivory, linen or creamsicle.
Pair these colours with a medley of contrasting textures, fabrics, and shapes for a dynamic space. A shaggy rug, patterned wallpaper or a velvet ottoman add visual interest. Offset the squeaky clean feel by adding dark woods, glass, metals and tiles. Try layering — colours and textures — for greater impact.
