From calming combinations of neutrals to colour-studded palettes in green, blue, red and more, here’s how hues work together to unify rooms and create eye-catching contrasts…
Dark with warm tones
A dark green sofa can be an eyesore or a gem, depending on its surroundings. With the right colours and accessories to complement it, the dark green fabric gives the room a lush, rich style. Use warm colours like orange or yellow to lend a cosier feeling but with a royal twist. Keep accessories on the darker side of the warm colour palette, like dark pink and even a darker shade of fuchsia. Add a bit of glamour with some over the top sequinned cushions — a great icing on an already delicious cake!
Bronze and gold
Decadent gold, demure bronze, lavish silver and refined nickel bring warmth and royalty that just can’t be achieved by their matte counterparts. Metallic accessories can completely change the look of a space. Go with only a few metallic touches in different finishes — avoid going overboard! Incorporating metallic accents from one space to the next creates a sense of continuity. Lighting should be subtle — a warm glow is all you need.
Neutral with bronze undertones
From the deepest brown to the palest grey — and everything in between — neutrals are anything but boring. When it comes to colour, sometimes less is more. The soothing, fresh palette of faded creams and light browns, with touches of pattern to provide definition, softens the formal symmetry of the room arrangement. Subtle notes of colour come from accents that can be changed in a moment to match your mood!
Cream with pale green acc ents
Create an effortless and versatile colour scheme by combining cream with green. The trick is to keep the values of each colour consistent. For instance, the green plant and the pale green frame on the table or the cream study with a chair of the same hue. To prevent monochromatic colour from being monotonous, introduce textured walls and décor accessories in the same palette.
Turquoise with festive colours
The colour turquoise is blue with yellow in it, giving it a blue-green tone. It can be light or dark, more green or more yellow. Making it work with the colours that made it is the best bet at hitting the right spot! Whether it’s a bright hot pink, or a dark mauve, these colours lend a delightfully feminine twist to your space.
White and Turquoise
White is classic and sophisticated on its own, but throwing in a punch of turquoise just kicks it up a notch and makes it more fun. Throw in yet another splash of colour, like hot pink or bright yellow or just other shades of blue, and there you have it — an eclectic yet subtle mix of colours to brighten it up! Play with different styles and materials, for instance, a ruffled cushion cover, a metallic lampshade and a leather chest with rusted rivets.
Shades Of Blue
“Blue is the only colour that maintains its own character in all its tones… It will always stay blue,” wrote Fauvist painter Raoul Dufy. Why limit yourself to one shade on the balusters when you can unleash your creativity and enjoy eight at once? By picking blues that are more neutral than primary, you can get away with a lot — in this case, a few patterns and an eclectic grouping of furnishings and accessories in one living room.
Fuchsia with
India n influ ences Fuchsia, derived from violet, is the complementary colour to green, and when used together these strong hues create visual balance. Fuchsia and green can be used moderately with a neutral background of colours, or more prominently for a lively and youthful appearance. The bed, designed by Asim Merchant, designer, Red, Blue & Yellow, is a modern take on the luxurious Indian four poster bed. The Indian Jali motif creates a screen-like headboard.
Bright orange with silver
Depending on the shade, orange can add a myriad of effects to any room. A vibrant, citrus hue can enliven a space, while a deeper shade of pumpkin can add a sense of warmth. This exclusive four poster Queen size bed, made in pure silver and solid teak wood, is an exact replica from the Mughal era with intricate floral details, created by the artisans at The Big Door, Mumbai
Impressions: Kannagi Desai and Ruhi Singh
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