Colour Trend - Antique White

As we all hold our breath in anticipation of a white Christmas, why not introduce a clean and crispy winter feel to your home with a soft and cosy ANTIQUE WHITE interior colour scheme. With this beautiful neutral backdrop you can create a light or bold interior design that can compliment both contemporary and classic homes.

This subtle colour palette will create a light and airy feel that is perfect for smaller home interiors as it will give an illusion of space and provides a bright backdrop in which you can add coloured accessories and furnishings for a splash of colour and detail.

Colour Palette

The beauty and versatility of antique white colour tones is that its soft and subtle appearance allows it to be partnered with any number of complimentary and contrasting colour palettes.  Co-ordinating earthen and dusky tones such as dove grey, taupe and lavender will create a soft and sumptuous backdrop that is fresh and inviting and compliments a wide range of vintage and modern interior designs. Bold colour choices such as red, black, pink and royal blue will add a dash of zest and drama to your chosen interior and will provide a bright and warm finish that is stylish and chic.

Cushions

Antique white cushions provide a textural and visual appeal that gives a boutique style finish with a splash of period opulence. Sleek off white satin will provide a metallic and shimmering finish that looks fabulous alongside silver and gold cushions and will add a splash of glamour to a plain upholstered sofa or a crisp white bedding set. For a more refined and French inspired look opt for lace and crocheted antique white cushions in circular and bolster designs and partner them with feminine floral prints for a shabby chic style ambiance. Bold and bright fuchsia and red cushions will add a contemporary flair to your interior space and look amazing in simple antique white rooms for a modern, minimal interior finish.

Upholstery

Crisp and clean antique white upholstery will add a soft and feminine feel to your chosen home interior and provides an elegant backdrop for colourful accessories and cushions. The versatility of antique white colour palettes means that this upholstery choice can suit both modern and traditional interior designs. For a chic French finish add an antique white carved occasional chair or a glamorous chaise lounge with a matching white painted exterior, contrasting black or a shimmering gold or silver frame for a splash of flamboyant luxury. For a more contemporary feel then select luxurious and sleek white leather on your sofa and bed frames and add opulent padded stools in complimentary antique white and silver for a chic and stylish appearance.

Accessories

Antique white accessories look particularly fabulous in a monochrome interior colour scheme and create a sleek and illuminating finish against a plain or wallpapered feature wall. Antique white lamp shades can be partnered with shimmering silver and gold bases for a more glamorous interior look that looks particularly stylish in a bedroom or dressing room area. These metallic finishes also look striking on vases, bowls and photo frames adorning a chic white sideboard or dining table. Ornate antique white mirrors look beautiful against a floral wall and will create a chic French baroque ambiance that would not look out of place in an up market Parisian hotel and provide a complimentary area of light and reflection that creates a sense of space in even the most compact of spaces.

Furniture

White painted furniture has become hugely popular over the last few years with more and more people choosing to create feminine and luxurious French style interiors and vintage shabby chic homes that create a soft and sumptuous ambiance. Black painted furniture will provide a glamorous monochrome interior style that embodies the stylish French palaces as well as creating a sense of contemporary sleek style and boutique elegance. If you prefer a more flamboyant look then select a statement item of silver and gold leaf furniture that will add a sense of exquisite opulence and regality. For a warm and cosy cottage look then team your antique white decor with a selection of golden oak furniture that will create a chateau style ambiance that is snug and welcoming.

For more antique white interior inspiration then head over to our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Antique White Colour Trend or for complimentary furniture items take a look at our luxurious Oak and Painted Furniture collections.