The colours trending this summer
From azure blues to dusty pinks, this season it’s all about the colour
SUMMER is here and for our warm and sunny season, it’s all about colour. Exactly what colours dominate interior trends varies greatly, but a good starting point is the industry standard, the Pantone colour of the year.
Announced by Pantone as the international colour most representative for 2018, ultra-violet is a bright, highlighter hue that is based on the colour purple. This rich colour has been used throughout history to symbolise regal, religious and political importance. In other words, industry experts suggest that now is not the time to shy away from the power of colour.
The blues
Closer to home, some of the stronger interior trends for colour include a variation of blues. From azure blue, to aqua blue – any shade of this primary colour that captures the essence of water will continue to be popular – and that applies particularly for our coastal region. Blues also work beautifully with whites and neutrals, offering a welcome element of nature and calmness.
Australiana
According to Dulux, the colours that celebrate all things about our Australian bush country are growing in popularity, though with a clean, contemporary twist. The Australiana palette is derived from the outback, but the design approach is cleaner and more restrained. The colour palette is warm and welcoming and includes burnt reds and rusty terracotta tones with a dash of olive green. These colours are all about an Australian, indoor-meets-the great outdoors vibe.
Think Pink
Highlights of pink were something I noticed frequently in the UK and Europe in the last couple of months. Pink is the perfect foil to the heavy tones of dark and slate grey, most often used for walls - a look that is still huge internationally. While a variety of pinks and other gelato-inspired colours are used for highlighting decor pieces, most notably it is the dusty, “grown up” pinks that are cropping up everywhere.
Neutral but nice
There’s always going to be those that favour neutral and natural colours such as soft brown, sandy tones, with some greys and green for a relaxing scheme. An increasing number of households opt for creating interiors that are conducive to taking time out during these turbulent, technology-driven times that we live in – and the use of colour is one of the most impactful ways to create ambience in our homes.
A cornucopia of colours
When you don’t want to limit your colour palette, there’s much to be said for going all out and simply incorporating a range of colours, much like a garden in summer’s full bloom.