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Below Alba Chair in House Velvet Turmeric, £539, from Sofa Workshop Right : Farrow & Ball’s ‘De Nimes’ paint colour shown on walls, from £46.50 for 2.5L
named after, straddles a barrier; it is ultimately fashionable but always feels grounded. A complex blue, it is perfect for those who are wary of moving into a world of colour because it still has a familiar underlying grey tone.” Meanwhile, a pop of sunshine yellow is the perfect way to lift darker colours and bring a feel of summer into the home. It is also a shade that works remarkably well with many other colours. “There’s been a real shift of people moving towards brighter colours with a clean-cut finish,” continues Valspar’s Sue Kim. “Sunny shades of yellow can work on almost any wall, and, when paired with a crisp white ceiling and skirting boards, the effect is fresh, while remaining current.” As well as painting walls or using interesting wallpapers, such as Andrew Martin’s yellow ‘Wychwood Provencal’ lacquered wallpaper, designed by Kit Kemp, you can also introduce colour with accent pieces of furniture, such as the Alba Chair in Turmeric Velvet from Sofa Workshop. Window dressings are also perfect for adding a burst of brightness. “Incorporating tones of coral, yellow and blue allows you to create a focal point in a room while retaining a tasteful aesthetic,” says Mark Carter, director at Shutterly Fabulous. “Shutters have many practical benefits, and opting for a bold hue will work with the light to inject colour in an effective and controlled manner.” Another trend on the rise is the reflection of nature in our interiors: tropical prints, botanical wallpapers and foliage patterns that are inspired by the great outdoors.
“Introduce colour with accent pieces of furniture”
Bringing a sense of the exotic, Sainsbury’s new ‘Urban Paradise’ collection consists of faux succulents, ceramic tableware in leafy palm prints, and decadent barware with rainforest motifs, all at affordable prices. With its jungle wall murals and palm lightshades, Love Frankie is another treasure trove for finding pieces that reflect the trend. Helen Price from the company gives her view: “The tropical trend features the bright colours of the natural landscape, while leaves and animals provide a key focal point for wallpaper, prints and lampshades. Tropical patterns and tones help to freshen up a home, and give it a fun, modern twist.” Meanwhile, Little Greene’s latest wallpaper collection (London Wallpapers V) features a range of feathery friends and is based on authentic heritage designs. ‘Carlton House Terrace’, for instance, is a
DOORSTEP FINDS WHERE TO SHOP THE TRENDS Sea green recycled wool blanket, £30, from Something Nice Marine blue velvet cylinder stool, £79, from Catesbys Chunky oak stools, from £96, from Providence
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