EXPERT GUIDE
FIND THE BEST EARTH AND SKY SHADES
‘Blues paired with terracotta shades is a big new trend for 2021,’ muses Robert Whitaker, creative and product director at Claybrook. ‘This was a popular look in the 1980s and, as with fashion, it’s coming back in a big way.’ Robert offers the following advice for taking the plunge…
1 Mother Nature always knows best, which is why sandy, earthy tones pair so beautifully with sky blues and oceanic shades. They work well in rooms where we crave a connection with nature – bedrooms and bathrooms especially will benefit from an elemental boost of colour.
2 When building a colour scheme, start with one or two key shades – in this instance, these will be rich sienna tones. Any more than this and you risk hues disappearing into each other. Next, bring in a colour counterpoint – this is a brighter, crisper hue that will help to keep your space fresh.
3 Darker colours can absorb light, but embrace the look by using it in rooms where you’re aiming to create a mood and add depth. However, if you want to introduce an airy feel into this palette, changing your floor to a paler shade will enhance the sense of space and light.
4 With bold colour choices, it’s even more important to sample a range of paint. Use painted swatches – these can be pinned up in different light zones and spaces and will give you the clearest idea as to how the colour will interact in your room at different times of the day.