Most of us head straight for neutrals when buying furniture. Whether fabric, leather, wood or metal, neutrals seem like the ‘smart’ and ‘practical’ choice – and of course, they are! Neutrals are definitely timeless. But consider for a moment the glamour, panache and utter joy of colourful furnishings. No longer just for the rebel, sofas, tables, chests and more with unexpected pops of colour are becoming classics in their own right.

Here are our top 5 reasons why you should embrace colourful furniture for your space:

1. It creates an experience. Colour enables you to create a mood. Consider the sensuality of a rich purple sofa, the whimsy of a saturated blue arm chair or the elegance of a floral patterned accent chest. Equally important, different colours create different feelings. Compare the relaxing feeling of a soft blue sofa to the instant jolt of energy from a bright red sofa. Do you want your space to be ‘sunny’ yellow or ‘soothing’ citrus green? Choose your colourful furnishings accordingly.
   

   Sonora Loveseat

2. It reflects your personal taste. Colourful furniture reflects your individual sense of style. You’re terrific teal or maybe even bold red! Show your personality through colour. Colourful furnishings, by their very nature, say that you’re fashion forward and open minded. What a great place to start!
3. It provides a focal point. Every room needs a focal point to make it visually appealing and harmonious. A colourful piece of furniture draws in the eye and says ‘admire me!’ Place your colourful furnishings on a corner angle or in a prominent spot where they get the attention they deserve. It will make your space more inviting.
4. It can determine your colour scheme. Many people pick a paint colour for a room as the first step in choosing a colour palette, but decorators often suggest buying an item with a colour that inspires you and building your room around that. Could it be the pale purple of a sofa cushion or the tangerine of a metal kitchen chair? One piece of colour furniture can launch your entire decorating scheme!
   

   Timbuktu Collection

5. It isn’t all or nothing. Always remember, you can go gentle with colourful furniture. It doesn’t have to be bright to have impact. Pastels are trendy now and offer a more subtle aesthetic. You can also choose to select colour just for smaller pieces like your dining room chairs (crimson leather anyone?), an ottoman (with turquoise stripes!) or even a red chest of drawers for your bedroom.

Remember that colourful furniture is best displayed against a neutral backdrop. If, for example, you choose a cobalt sofa and accent chair, opt for taupe or grey walls and perhaps classic dark hardwood floors.

Experiment with a piece or two of colourful furniture in your space. You’ll be delighted with the impact on your senses. Enjoy!