When it comes to interiors, it’s easy to go for the tried and tested neutral scheme. But using colour is the key to unlocking your space – creating bold, exciting and quirky looks that can have just as much longevity as a more traditional palette. And that is where our bold and colourful rugs and wallpaper come in!
Whether you want to be a little more brave, need to break out of your neutrals rut or just need a few tips and tricks to get started, here are three great ways to inject colour into your home this season.
keep it complementary
Complementary colours sit opposite each other on the colour wheel. Green and red, orange and blue and violet and yellow – as seen on our Portobello wallpaper – draw the eye and bring a contemporary edge to your space. The rule of thumb for this look is to keep it simple, so just work with the two shades and play them off against each other. Raise the style stakes even further by adding texture – we’ve chosen some striking pebble wall art and a weave-effect cushion.
Portobello wallpaper in Earth styled with: Sofa from made.com, cushion from Debehnams, lamp from Original BTC and mirror from 4Living.
set the tone
Choosing a single colour can be really effective when you hint at the different hues, creating a bright, bold look. Our Star Coral wallpaper with its intense teal tones, pairs beautifully with other blue shades – from the electric blue of this lamp, to the baby blue of this shabby chic console table and the soft grey blue of this chair, and even into navy territory with this textured pouf. Of course, if you find choosing one colour a bit monotone, you can always enrich the look with some earthy tones or flashes of metallics.
Star Coral wallpaper in Ocean styled with: pouf from Wayfair, chair from made.com, lamp from Dunelm and console table from Wayfair
go back to black
One of the best interiors tricks in the book is using black – or in our case dark brown – to create contrast and help bring other colours to life. Our Flamboyant Pods rug brings together earthy shades, so we’ve accessorised with rich bronze, punchy yellow and light neutrals – all with that striking black element. While we’ve gone for some pieces with a frame, like the clock and cabinet, you can take it a little more literally and use mirrors, picture frames and shelving to great effect.
Flamboyant Pods rug in Chocolate styled with: cabinet from made.com, clock from GorgeousGD on Etsy, chair from Design Retro and light from Nest.co.uk
For more interiors tips the season, why not check out our other decorating tips articles – 4 Ways to Style our Aerial Wallpaper and Autumn Interior Trends.
