Gaze out your window. Could anything be more beautiful than Mother Nature on a summer’s day? It truly is the time of year to bring the splendour of nature inside with a summer palette. If you’re like me, it’s the simple serenity of nature’s blues and greens that are most inspirational. Let’s look at how you can capture the cool hues of summer in your home – and create your own tranquil haven.
Gorgeous Greens
Magnolia Home Bloom Chair
With Pantone choosing Greenery as its 2017 Colour of the Year, green is already top of mind. From emerald to olive and all greens in between, green is SO on trend. What’s more, green is the colour of growth, fresh starts and success – positive vibes to create in your space! Look to the green of grass, leaves on a tree, a ripe kiwi, parsley in your garden, even a frog soaking up the sun – what summer green inspires you?
Plants. Green plants in your home are popular again. We’re setting up terrariums, displaying cacti, hanging ivies and lining our kitchen window sills with herbs. Plants don’t just look great – they improve air quality and create a blissful Zen feeling.
Green walls. There’s a green for every décor style, from traditional (hunter green) to contemporary (chartreuse); choose the mood you want. Green is perfect for any room and pairs well with pinks, yellows, all neutrals and yes, blue.
Green furnishings & accents. Accents pieces in green add so much character. Consider a green velvet arm chair, a green ottoman or green patterned dining room chairs. Of course, if you want to add just a touch of green, opt for throw cushions, green glassware or perhaps green lampshades!
Beautiful Blues
Decor-Rest Sofa
Blue is the most popular colour in the world. It’s calming, soothing and represents trust, wisdom and truth. The sky, the sea, a robin’s egg, a blue jay, blue blooms – blue is everywhere in nature. Isn’t it time you brought some indoors? Whether vibrant aqua, rich cobalt or pastel shades, blue is always in style.
Classic blue. If you’re a traditionalist, consider blue and white striped upholstery, navy blue for just about anything and pale blue walls paired with dark woods.
Unexpected blue. Pale blue on a ceiling is almost ethereal – it’s so soft and uplifting. How about navy blue kitchen cupboards? Maybe rich, saturated blue walls for your living room? Think outside blue boundaries!
Blue furnishings. Blue is ideal for accent pieces like chests and side chairs, but consider blue for larger pieces like a sofa or headboard. Many shades of blue act like a neutral, opening the doors to exciting decorating possibilities!
Blue and green are serene, soothing and stunning. Get inspired by summer’s palette and bring it inside. You’ll enjoy it all year long!
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