Jessie Vargas
When choosing a colour scheme, the key thing to remember is that – unlike many other facets of interior design – it’s not a matter of taste. According to Brandi Hussy there are three reasons why a colour scheme works or not. Interior designers understand the science of colour and many are formally trained for years to understand the intricacies of their trade, but if you want a cheat sheet, we thought we’d put together 8 colour schemes we think work every time. Whether it’s the green of the forest, the blue of the ocean or the beige of the sand, nature is awash with colour.
Combine green with sand and you will create an interior that is bright and life affirming. The leaf design on the wallpaper, rug and cushions, below, is using the colour green to its full advantage.
From the rainforest to the reef, blue and sand or blue and coral take the colours of the seaside and transform your living space into a calm, tranquil environment. Combine it with a beach wall print and you won’t even know you’re still in the big city.
Ahhh Mother Earth, she loves to inspire us and subdue us. Think dusty blues, think desert reds, think seaside sands. You can add more if you like, but if you love to keep your home life simple and minimalist, white and just one other colour is your best friend. Check out this Pinterest link for the red and white colour palette.
If you love white, you can use it liberally in a home, but choosing which colours will bring a room to life can be a challenge. If you like, add a splash of another colour but make sure it matches the tried and tested beauty of white and pink.
Purple is a colour many women (and even a few men) love to the point of obsession.
Rekindle your love of purple by matching it with yellows and greens. Bold and charismatic without the ‘crazy purple lady’ label. For more colours to match a purple, green and yellow palette, click here.
Whatever you call it, adding two matching tones to a white or grey base will provide a touch of class to a room. No retreat is complete without a wall art print and we’ve got the colours to match with this perfect posy of tulips.
