BACK TO NATURE

Interior trends celebrate deep ocean and jungle–inspired colours

If you’re thinking colour trends are going light and bright this year, then you need to dig deep.

Two trend forecasters have announced that shades of dark blue/green are having their moment, proclaiming them the go-to colours for 2019.

Taubmans has kicked off the charge by announcing its 2019 colour of the year, Night Watch — a hot new shade of dark sea green, inspired by tones of a dense tropical jungle.

Taubmans colour consultant Grace Garrett says nature-inspired tones will play a huge part in home trends this year, hinting anything from forest to sea foam and all tints and shades in between will be big.

“It makes perfect sense that we are seeking to bring the calmness and soothing power of Night Watch into our decor, given the trend to bring the outdoors in,” Grace says.

Taubmans DIY and renovation expert Cherie Barber has also embraced the deeper green and blue hue, using it as the backdrop colour in a small apartment space.

“The answer to a greener life indoors is as simple as letting nature in, in more ways than one,” Cherie says.

Textiles and paint retailer Graham & Brown has also offered a bold take on 2019 wall trends.

Its wallpaper of the year is Tori, which incorporates a Chinoiserie bird trail that is handpainted against a teal backdrop.

The background colour, called Tiru, has also been singled out as the company’s colour of the year in its paint range, and is cited to be a celebration of tranquillity, good luck and longevity.