Colour Trend - Apricot

Juicy and fruity colour schemes are here to stay this summer and taking cue from catwalk fashion and accessories, this month has seen fabulous and mouth watering APRICOT colour palettes becoming a must have look in both modern and classic home interiors. The bright and summery tones will create an uplifting yet relaxing atmosphere that will create a tropical feel in your home for 12 months of the year.

Colour Palette

This fresh colour tone will look fabulous when partnered with a vast array of neutral and bold hues. For a subtle and sophisticated look then opt for an apricot, monochrome and grey colour scheme that will perfectly balance feminine and masculine colour tones to give a chic and sleek interior with a pop of zesty colour. If you prefer a more vintage or shabby chic look then select pastel and sorbet colour tones such as apricot, baby blue, mint and pale pink and partner with crisp white for a fresh and elegant interior look that looks particularly great in kitchen diners and bedroom interiors. For an all out tropical or Caribbean look then select apricot, turquoise, fuchsia and yellow and mix together for a hint of Caribbean vibrancy that is rich and illuminating.

Cushions

When selecting cushions for your home interior it is important to select colours and patterns that co-ordinate with the overall theme of your chosen room. Apricot colour tones look fabulous in cotton, linen and satin materials and can be partnered with black, white and grey for a classically refined interior appearance or complimentary, juicy tones such as grapefruit, orange, fuchsia and purple for a bright and fresh summer look. Why not embrace this season’s ombre trend with a selection of tonal cushions raging from light white to the deepest apricot that work particularly well on a long sofa of chaise lounge. Alternatively select bold geometric prints or tropical palm or flamingo prints for a more modern and funky interior feel.

Upholstery

Bright and vibrant upholstery has become increasingly popular over the last few years as it’s a great way of introducing a new accent tone in your interior without the need for complete redecoration. Single occasional chairs or stools look fabulous with juicy apricot coloured upholstery that works particularly well in linen or satin materials. This vibrant colour tone looks great with simple oak frames and also looks wonderful with black or white painted exteriors for a fresh or contrasting luxury look. Classic vintage floral designs and period style prints look great in apricot and white and apricot and black fabrics or select a fun tropical hibiscus prints that will work wonders in a cool beach style bedroom or conservatory area.

Accessories

Apricot coloured accessories will add a breath of fresh air to any neutral or bold interior space. This mouth watering colour will look fabulous on vases, bowls and ornaments and can be used to create a tropical themed flower arrangement with lilies and palm fronds for a summer style table centrepiece in your dining room area. Fresh white photo frames, mirrors and lamps will give a bright and uplifting focal point against an apricot painted feature wall or alternatively select rich black or gold accessories for a more sleek and luxurious look that gives an air of palatial sophistication that looks particularly glamorous in an opulent bedroom or dressing room area.

Furniture

If you love a classic and homely interior design then partner your apricot coloured backdrop with a selection of light, golden oak furniture items that will perfectly compliment the cosy yet elegant tones of your decor. Fresh white and grey furniture items will create a traditionally elegant interior style that works well in fresh conservatory areas, dining rooms and living rooms to create a bright shabby chic style look that can be accentuated with pastel painted drawer and door fronts for a spot of DIY up-cycling. If you wish to balance your fruity walls and accessories with a more masculine tone and colour then opt for dark black painted furniture items that contrast yet compliment this zesty interior colour scheme and create a focal point within your chosen room.

For more ideas on creating an apricot colour scheme in your home interior, take a look at this week’s latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Apricot Colour Trend