Showing posts with label colours. Show all posts
Showing posts with label colours. Show all posts
Friday, April 6, 2018
There are many of us for whom redecoration is an all-consuming task. Swatches, samples, and catalogues become vital currency, and we spend so much time on Pinterest that we end up scrolling in our sleep. One of the trickiest aspects of overhauling your living space can be deciding on colour schemes. Colour has a huge influence on how we interpret our environment, so it’s an important thing to consider wisely.
However, picking colours doesn’t need to be a daunting task. Inspiration can come from endless sources; current trends seen in magazines, a favourite piece of furniture, or the villa you honeymooned at in Bali. Aesthetic preferences and personality are important factors to consider, but one stone often left unturned is the psychological effects of colour. Colours have a proven impact on the way we feel. This is a phenomenon that has been observed for many centuries, going as far back as Ancient Egypt where practitioners would expose the ill-stricken to certain colours believed to have healing properties.
Whilst the way we perceive colour is subjective, experts on the subject generally agree on certain principles. Read on to discover how colour can be used to create a home that is as pleasing to your mind as it is your eyes.
Photo credit: Jonas Ingerstedt
BLUE
Shown to lower blood pressure and your heart rate, it’s no surprise that blue is associated with calmness and serenity. Lighter, softer shades can bring a feeling of zen to high-traffic areas such as the kitchen and bathroom, where a moment of tranquillity can go a long way. Discover our blue-hued shopping edit here.
RED
This stimulating colour has the opposite physiological effects to blue. Red is great for spaces used for socialising or entertaining – when used in a living or dining room red can promote conversation and liven gatherings with family and friends. It’s also a key component of Pantone’s far-fetched colour palette – one of the 2018 interior trends we’re most excited about.
GREEN
Considered the most restful colour for the eye, green promotes relaxation whilst also having enough warmth to encourage togetherness. It’s a great choice for almost any room in the house but works especially well in a hallway, making the transition from outdoors to indoors that little bit easier. If painting feels like too much of a commitment, why not try a green statement lampshade?
Photo credit: Fresh Home
PURPLE
The colour of luxury and opulence, purple is a fitting choice for sophisticated living rooms or master bedrooms. Darker shades add richness and drama, whilst lighter tones, such as lilac and lavender, bring restfulness. Feeling daring? Ultra violet, Pantone’s 2018 colour of the year, could be the hue for you.
YELLOW
If you want to bring happiness and creativity to a room then yellow could be the colour for you. It works particularly well in spaces with a lot of natural light, and is particularly effective at energising and uplifting small and/or dark kitchens and bathrooms.
Photo credit: Good Moods
ORANGE
A highly energetic hue, orange is best used as an accent colour due to its often-overpowering nature. It would work well in a room where you want to expend energy – a home gym, for example – or scattered throughout your living room. We love these citrusy scatter cushions from Trouva boutique Oklahoma.
WHITE
Creating the impression of purity and cleanliness, white also makes a room feel more expansive. Its real value lies in its flexibility; it works well in any room and you can add colour with furnishings and ornaments as you please.
The Psychology of Colour
Thursday, August 20, 2015
As it has been spotted in Elle Decoration - "Powder Pink and Grey is a colour combination made in heaven". This is indeed a very good combination of colours, as pink adds a bit of softness and grey balances it out, by keeping it quite neutral and not too "girlie".
Pink Tiles
Monday, August 17, 2015
Usually we recommend pure and light interiors to our clients. Yet strong, powerful tones may create unusual atmosphere. Depending how you play with colours and match them altogether you can calm down or stimulate your mind.
Powerful Colour Inspiration
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Beautiful art installations always put me in good mood. It shows a great example of creativity and gives a lot of light and colours around. It shows desire to make the world happier place. Moreover, some design ideas may be brought and become a good inspiration for interiors, too.
The Monsoon Club at The Kennedy Center by Serie Architects, Washington - thread patterned ceiling
Rebecca Louise Law is a London-based installation artist known for her transformation of spaces using hundreds or thousands of suspended flowers.
'Light is time' installation - Citizen & Yutaka Endo
Hundreds of pool noodles invaded an abandoned alley in Quebec City, Canada as part of Delirious Frites, an architectural art installation created by Les Astronautes.
Urban art installations can be pure magic - like this streetscape called The Sequence by Arne Quinze in Brussels, Belgium.
Thread installation
Jacob Hashimoto's art
Art installation by Anne Patterson in Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Art - in and out
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Sometimes we get tired of simple and minimalistic walls and need some powerful inspiration. Why not try to play with watercolour and create something really unique. Only one advice - if you have been missing your art classes since you remember, you should definitely ask a better qualified friend for help or use ready-made wallpaper.
Watercolour Inspirations
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
During London's Clerkenwell Design Week they definitely attracted my attention. A Rum Fellow is London based interior brand. The furniture, fabric and accessories are made to captivate the space around. Ethnic, travel inspired and very dominative. Use with caution!
Travel Inspired Furniture by A Rum Fellow
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Beige is very warm and natural colour. Beige is like grey, it is very hard to go wrong by choosing it. While other neutrals, like black and white, could make bold statements when it comes to interior design, beige is a better choice if you prefer delicate looks. One of the tricks to decorating with beige and making your space still look interesting is to choose different shades of beige to decorate with.
Beige
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