Winter Colour Trends 2017
Seasonality is the best opportunity to reconsider your space and give it a new
lease on life. Interior colour trends at the moment are certainly focused around
the ‘Greenery’ 2017 Pantone colour of the year, combined with natural blush
tones that were dominate last year. Trends do come and go however, so it is
important to use colour in a way that you love in order to make sure your
interiors don’t go out of fashion too quickly.
Here are a few colour combinations perfectly suited for any home this winter.
Modern-
Typically seen using a cooler combination of colours with bold use of black and
white, a winter twist on the modern colour palette is seen to introduce warm
greys and a subtle splash of colour. Whilst maintaining a bright white, the space
will reflect lots of light and keep the space feeling fresh and open. Together with
the right tones of warm complementary finishes; this palette is equally striking
and tranquil with soft green undertones. These colours are perfect for a small
area needing a refresh this winter.
Dulux Vivid White – Dulux Urban Garden – Dulux Bottle Green
Romantic-
According to international colour trend forecasters, romance is making a
comeback. We can’t guarantee weekly flower and chocolate deliveries from
your special someone, however these colour combos may be a great start in
setting the mood. Highlighting the yellow and red undertones will create a warm
and cosy feeling in the space. Applying the neutral colour to majority of the walls
and then using the accent colours in soft furnishings or decorative pieces, will
ensure that the best balance of colour, heat and mood.
Dulux Charter White – Dulux Indian Reed – Dulux Vulcan Mud
Natural-
Bringing things back to nature is a hugely popular topic, hence its influence
within interiors and colour trends. We are recycling, up-cycling, re-purposing
and bringing the old together with the new. All of these choices are impacting
how colours are interacting in our spaces, crating an organic collection of tones
that just seem to work. Taking notes from the textural tones in timbers and other
natural materials we are finding stunning palettes that will work in any space.
Dulux Mt Aspring – Dulux Pale Green Tea – Dulux day Dreamer Quarter
So if you are feeling the need to update your space in a quick and affordable
way, colour is a sure bet to achieve it. It is important to consider the right proportions,
taking lighting and mood into account to ensure the right outcome. Most
importantly, if you make the space your own with your heart and soul on display, you
will be sure to love it!
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