Colour Trend - Cornflower

Soft yet colourful tones are a perfect choice for the summer season as they create a hint of illuminating colour without overpowering your chosen interior space. CORNFLOWER blue is a popular choice this 2016 as its combination of pastel and dusky tones will create a relaxed yet colourful look in your chosen room. This elegant blue hue will compliment both modern and classic interiors to give the perfect English summertime feel.

Colour Palette

Cornflower blue can be combined with soft greys, white and storm blue for a sophisticated look that works really well in more modern and masculine interior spaces. For a more vintage or shabby chic style home then partner cornflower with duck egg blue, lemon and pastel pink for a feminine feel that is light yet cosy. Botanical hues work extremely well in complimenting a cornflower blue room, select pale green, lavender, peach and white that will create a floral inspired interior setting. A more period style design can be achieved using deep black and charcoal tones that contrast against the light cornflower tones and can be further accentuated with glistening gold and silver for a hint of added glamour.

Cushions

If you don’t wish to change the entire decor of your chosen room then adding a selection of cushions to your bed or sofa area is an easy and cost effective way to introduce a new accent tone into your chosen room. Cornflower and white are a perfect colour combination and look particularly striking in nautical inspired stripes or coastal print designs for an elegant beach side ambiance. For a more classic appearance then opt for cornflower blue, gold and black cushions in rococo or baroque prints with tassel and bead embellishments for added luxury. Floral print designs in cornflower and botanical colour schemes will create a quintessential English garden look that works really well in a garden view living area or conservatory space.

Upholstery

Cornflower blue upholstery will be sure to add a zoned area of colour to your home whist maintaining a light and uplifting ambiance; making it perfect for more compact home interiors. Classic cornflower blue linen fabric will look great on a French painted or exposed wood occasional chair and will create an elegant chateau style ambiance in any living room or bedroom interior. For a more rustic cottage style design, upholster some oak dining chairs with a striped or floral design fabric in soft cornflower, white and cream that will create a cosy yet fresh feel in your dining room area. If you wish to create a more period style of elegance then upholster a large wing back headboard or ottoman in a cornflower blue satin and accent with button detailing for a chesterfield style finish.

Accessories

Crisp white accessories work extremely well against a cornflower blue backdrop and create a sense of light and illumination that is perfect for the summer months. Select large vases and photo frames that will create a visual focal point along a mantelpiece or sideboard.  If you prefer a more seaside inspired or coastal feel then opt for weathered or painted wood items that will look great alongside natural shells or sand filled storm lanterns for a classic beach side feel. A rustic oak or painted dresser will create a focal point in a living room, dining room or kitchen area and can be filled with a selection of cornflower blue, white and pastel ceramics in plain, striped, polka dot or floral print designs for a vintage inspired, shabby chic finish.

Furniture

The perfect partner for a cornflower blue interior is a selection of white, cream or soft grey painted furniture that will give a chic and cosy finish to your chosen interior space. Opt for French painted styles for a delicate and feminine feel or chunky distressed items for a shabby chic interior finish. Solid oak furniture will provide a country cottage feel that is warm and inviting and will create a French chateau style of room that is classically elegant and inviting. If you wish to create a more masculine finish then opt for selection of statement furniture items in a rich, satin black paint finish that will create a striking focal point against the soft blue backdrop.

For more ideas on using a cornflower blue colour scheme in your home interior, take a look at our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Cornflower Colour Trend