Colour recipe – complementary colour schemes
Today we move on to another colour recipe based on the colour wheel: the complementary colour scheme. Complimentary colours sit opposite each other on the colour wheel and can be combined to great effect. I haven’t done many dining rooms, my response would usually be “What?! Where do I put the cushions?” but here goes.... Read more...
Colour recipe – analogous colour scheme
Now that we are confident with designing colour schemes based on a single colour (in my previous posts I used red and blue-green), let’s move on to other colour recipes using multiple colours. The simplest way is to use colours which are close to each other on the colour wheel. These are called analogous colour schemes.... Read more...
How to design a monochromatic room
Last time I wrote for mydeco.com we built a monochromatic (single colour) scheme using cushions based on red. Today, let’s do a whole room with one of my favourite colours - blue-green. Where I live in Australia is soaked in blue-green, no wonder it’s a favourite of mine. Here are some lovely Dulux blue-greens to... Read more...
Get friendly with colour: a look at colour theory
Last time I began by showing you some of my favourite holiday photos and images. Our next port of call is some colour theory and – although it’s going to get a bit technical here – I find this stuff really useful. Every colour lesson begins with the colour wheel and there are many different... Read more...
Colour for any palette
After almost a week of sunny afternoons on the trot could it be that Spring is really here? There’s surely no better way to refresh your interiors than by following Mother Nature in a major explosion of colour. Here we will see how bright colours can really lift and add interest to a scheme as well... Read more...
A journey through colour…
I love colour. Some colours make my mouth water, literally. Combinations of colour jump out at me every day. Not just the beautiful colours of a sunset or a flower, but three cars at the traffic lights in different shades of blue, or how my son’s bright yellow T-shirt just sings against my grey-blue-purple couch. ... Read more...
Go Dutch with vintage-inspired pieces from Ninainvorm
With Spring in the air I am on the lookout for fun and colourful items to bring new life to my décor. I love vintage ceramics and the bold block colour often found in mid-century dinnerware and kitchen pieces. I’d like to share with you some quirky homewares that fuse mid-century style with contemporary design.... Read more...
See the colourful trends for spring/summer 2012 at the new Home exhibition
January saw the launch of Home, a new homeware show exhibiting alongside the reputable Top Drawer at Earls Court, London. The show boasted the best designers and companies from the UK and Europe all showing off their new accessories for 2012. Of course, we couldn’t resist a chance to get a sneak peek of the... Read more...
Rose & Grey: How to use colourful trends with confidence in 2012
Now we’ve hit 2012 I’ve been inundated with exciting trend predictions, bright colour picks and hot products for the coming year, from bloggers who’ve kept their eyes and ears open and the trend experts who specialise in this area. Image credit: olliandlimeblog.com The experts at Pantone are tipping the bright citrus blasts of Tangerine Tango... Read more...
New to mydeco: Squint Limited makes us colour confident like never before
Last week I invited you to be the first to grab a glimpse of the brand new mydeco.com full of gorgeous, curated homeware that will transform the way you shop for your home and garden. And, as promised, I have some further enticing snippets to get you as excited as I am. The new-look mydeco.com... Read more...
Autumn/Winter 2011 colour trends for your home
With each autumn and winter comes fresher weather, darker nights and sad goodbyes to BBQs, but one thing that does remain is colour. This may seem odd to those who only think of the dreary skies of a typical winter’s day, yet colour can be seen everywhere in our homes this season. Plum, burnt orange,... Read more...
How to work the colour clash trend in your home
3D room created by Carliam If the dreary light of the weather outside is leaving your interior drab and drained of life, then why not embrace this year’s colour clashing trend. Acid yellows, lime greens and hot pinks are the shades guaranteed to brighten up even the greyest of so-called summer days. Always quick to... Read more...
