5 trendy colour combinations for your home
Cherry red, pale green & mauve
The cherry red helps create depth in this colour combination, with its warm, intense shades creating a good contrast to the cool mauve. The grey-brown mauve acts as the calm base of the colour palette and provides a good canvas for the other two colours to intensify. The pale lime green has a dusty undertone, but still with a good warmth that complements the red - and it's trendy this summer.
How to style:
As a base, you can choose mauve. It's great for larger exposed surfaces, such as walls, carpets and bedding, to create a calm canvas. Then you can incorporate the light green colour through different textures - semi-transparent curtains, cushions or glass vases. Then add a pop of colour with the red to make a statement in the interior. A bedside table, storage boxes or a table lamp are easy ways to introduce the red colour so it doesn't dominate the room.
Sky blue, pale yellow & chocolate brown
The very pale sky blue colour acts as the calm element in this colour palette. Not only is it universal compared to other colour combinations, it helps to brighten the home without being too intense. Complement this calm colour with a very light pastel yellow that brings a happy, welcoming atmosphere to the home. The warm chocolate brown is our contrasting element. Where the other colours are on the pastel scale, the brown is on the very dark, warm end and gives the room a charming harmony.
How to style:
If you don't have the courage to jump into an entire sunny yellow room or light blue floor, you may want to incorporate these colours by painting a single wall, skirting boards or stucco. Otherwise, the light pastel colours can be a great choice for your home textiles, such as bedding, curtains or throws, as they exude the same clean aesthetic as classic white sheets. The deep brown colour is perfect to introduce through alternative materials, such as walnut wood, glazed ceramics or brown leather furniture, which makes the colour less intense.
Bright red, olive green & cold beige
The bright red colour in this palette brings a vibrant and energetic dynamic that creates an exciting contrast to the more muted olive green. The deep olive green acts as a stable base colour that adds an organic and sophisticated tone to the combination. At the same time, the cool beige colour acts as a neutral, balancing tone that softens the red intensity and harmonises the entire palette. The beige hue pulls the other two colours together in a classic and balanced composition.
How to style:
Let the cool beige colour form the base of the room by using it on the walls or in large rugs. This neutral background gives a light and airy feeling that also creates calmness. The olive green colour can then be introduced in an expressionistic way through patterns and prints - think wallpaper with geometric shapes, throws or wall art that add dynamism and personality to the room. To complete the palette, the postbox red colour can be used in smaller interior elements. Feel free to place the red elements close to the green so that the colours interact and bring out each other's intensity.
Tangerine, deep green & royal blue
The tangerine colour adds a warm and energetic glow to this colour combination, with its bright orange hues creating an eye-catching contrast to the deep green. The deep green acts as a solid, calming base. At the same time, the royal blue adds a sophisticated and intense tone that ties the colour palette together with its cool depth. The combination of these three colours results in an exciting and dynamic composition that relies on more saturated colours, yet has a mature and sophisticated look when styled through the right elements.
How to style:
The three colours, tangerine, deep green and royal blue, can be very dominant and intense, so it's a good idea to use them in single elements or to complement the base colour you already have in your home. The colours can be integrated in a more natural way by using organic materials, such as burnt orange stones or green plants for a more organic look. Consider choosing one of the colours as a statement in the room, for example blue dining chairs or a green sofa, and complement with smaller items and interiors in the other two contrasting colours to create a balanced and harmonious decor.
Mustard yellow, bordeaux & light grey
The warm mustard yellow colour adds an energetic and luminous touch to this colour combination, while the deep burgundy creates an elegant contrast with its rich intensity. The light grey acts as a soft and neutral base that ties the other colours together and creates a balanced whole. The combination of these colours gives a room a sense of warmth and modernity, with the playful tones of mustard yellow and burgundy standing out in a subtle yet eye-catching way against the muted grey.
How to style:
The light grey colour serves as an ideal base and a sophisticated alternative to white walls. It preserves the light and calm tones of the room while adding a subtle depth. Experiment with your paint and where you choose to use it. The burgundy colour is perfect for creating an exciting contrast in your home, for example by painting door frames, window frames or skirting boards. This adds a surprising and elegant element to your interior design. To add warmth and playful energy to the room, you can introduce the mustard yellow colour through larger furniture such as cabinets or dining chairs. This colour makes a statement, but without taking attention away from the rest of the room.
