{"id":502,"date":"2014-11-05T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2014-11-05T09:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=502"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:44:05","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:44:05","slug":"an-interior-designers-top-picks-colour-combinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/colours\/an-interior-designers-top-picks-colour-combinations","title":{"rendered":"An Interior Designer’s Top Picks: Colour Combinations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of my own projects. A child’s colourful bedroom.<\/p><\/div>\n

Many people are a bit nervous about using colour, and stick to safe neutrals in their homes. There\u2019s a place for both, but colour can be like a magic spell, you cast it on your home and suddenly the space is completely transformed. You\u2019re missing out on all the fun if you only ever decorate with magnolia.<\/p>\n

I love using colour in my home interior design projects. Whether I\u2019m decorating my own place, or renovating a client\u2019s, I can\u2019t resist getting out the paint chart. Today I\u2019m going to show you a few of my favourite colour combinations. I hope it will encourage those of you who are a little afraid of hue to try something new in your space.<\/p>\n

Grey and Sunshine Yellow<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grey is undoubtedly the colour of the moment. It\u2019s cool, sophisticated and available in at least 50 shades, from a pale, almost lavender hue to a deep, deep blue-grey. If you want a neutral foundation on which you can layer any bright colour, grey is perfect.<\/p>\n

Together, grey and yellow perform the perfect balancing act. The yellow adds a sunny disposition to moody grey, while grey tones down potentially overbearing yellow. The combination is playful, creative and chic, making it ideal for home offices or living rooms.<\/p>\n

Blue on Blue on Blue<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the design shows in September I noticed that deep sea hues were a focus. I loved the way different shades of blue were layered to create a monochromatic scheme with a difference. It\u2019s a really contemporary palette that creates a comforting sense of warmth and cosiness.<\/p>\n

Tip: Choose 3-4 shades ranging from pale to dark. Use paler tones on the walls, and accent with richer hues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many people are a bit nervous about using colour, and stick to safe neutrals in their homes. There\u2019s a place for both, but colour can be like a magic spell, you cast it on your home and suddenly the space is completely transformed. You\u2019re missing out on all the fun if you only ever decorate…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2979,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-colours"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t