Colour Schemes for the Home - 2009

USING COLOUR

I picked up the June edition of Homes and Antiques the other day and there is a great article in there on using colour to transform your rooms in 2009.

In this difficult economic climate, more of us are staying put and freshening up our existing homes rather than investing in a new move. What better way to do it than picking up a paint brush and giving our homes a fresh new look.

The article sets out the colour trends for 2009 - here's a glimpse of what to look for ......

Pinks, Reds and Purples

For 2009 reds have softened, so they are more subtle and easier to use. This new palette is more refined and natural offering a touch of luxury. Reds, pinks and purples have a more chalky finish rather than bright and bold.

Green and Cream

Green is the colour of nature and it can be as beautiful indoors as it can be outdoors. It is the perfect backdrop for antiques and period features. Using green and cream together produce a very elegant, fresh look. Again choose subtle chalky shades, rather than bright and bold tones.

Blue

Blue schemes in 2009 are all about sea-faring shades accented with light and dark neutrals to create a strong nautical feel. Team up blue with white to keep a room bright and breezy or warm it up with indigo. Create a more feminine look using lilac and cream.

Yellow and Grey

Yellow and grey is a combination that can be both sophisticated and fun depending on the shades you choose. A diluted grey and canary yellow adds freshness where as earthier tones bring a calmer feel. Try and choose shades towards the ochre end of the palette to enhance timeworn furniture

Check out the full article in Homes and Antiques Magazine - June Edition.

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