Discover the power couples of colour from nature's heroes to pop duos
Natures’ Heroes
Imagine dusty pink roses against leafy greens, or yellow gold sands against a blue sky. The russet leaves of autumn against the moss and grass underfoot. These are the time old colour pairings epitomising the comfort of nature and those idyllic days to remember. Go bright and saturated for an energising space, or subtle and muted to induce calm.
Neutral Chameleons
Versatile and timeless, the right neutral can be dressed up with a slice of colour, provide the grounding touch against a brighter palette, or create sleek paired back schemes. Our favourite way to use neutrals is to introduce multiple layers to create texture and interest in a sophisticated way. Introduce an off black frame against warm white walls for a paired back monochrome scheme.
Pop Duos
A great way to introduce bold colours is to seek out contrasting and complementing tones that sit just apart from the bright primary shades, to achieve a playful, yet considered, result. Place a lavender purple against a hay yellow, wine red with sunrise blue, complement a dusty pink with a burnt orange or a sea green with gold yellow. The combinations are endless and it’s an opportunity to create a uniquely playful space.
Heritage Cocoon
The enduring appeal of heritage tones make the perfect colour drenched cocoon for a bijou cosy space to retreat into. Tonal greens, blues, purples and darker neutrals can layer well in smaller spaces to give depth to invite you in. Add a third complementary colour for glints of tonal highlights for a jewel box effect.
Subvert the stereotypes
There’s nothing wrong with pink and blue, but those gender stereotypes can be tricky to escape. So if you’re looking for alternatives, introducing colour combinations can be a great way to add character to a space without defaulting to subliminal conformity. Pair a pastel tone with its more saturated contrasting opposite, or bring in multiple dashes of striking colours against a neutral backdrop.
