Colour Trend - Crimson

There is no colour more warming and festive during the cold winter months than sumptuous and cosy CRIMSON. This rich colour tone will transform even the most neutral of interiors into a cosy and snug space where you can curl up with a hot cup of cocoa.

This bold yet versatile colour palette can be adopted into both contemporary and traditional home interiors and can be complemented with deep and glamorous colour tones as well as light and bright earthen tones for a more rustic interior feel.

Colour Palettes

Crimson has long been a popular colour choice in home interiors as it provides a splash of colour without overpowering your entire interior space. For a period style finish you can partner your chosen crimson tone with flamboyant gold, bronze and copper colour palettes that will create a sense of stateliness and regal elegance. For a more rustic, country cottage look then pair crimson, cream and pebble colour tones to create a warming yet light interior finish that looks particularly stylish in bedroom and living room areas. If you prefer a more dramatic interior style then mix crimson, black and crisp white for a glamorous ambiance with a nod to oriental interior design.

Cushions

Cushions are the perfect way to add warmth and textural colour to a plain or neutral interior and can be added to your existing interior without the need for a complete design overhaul.  For a festive addition during the Christmas period you can use typical festive patterns and designs such as snowflakes and reindeers in rich woollen fabrics or metallic designs. Alternatively for a more versatile cosy feel you can select crimson, cream and grey Fair Isle patterns, tartan or herringbone prints that look fabulous in rustic and natural interior decors. Rich satin and velvet are also look extremely stylish in crimson colour tones and can be paired with gold, silver and ivory cushions for an elegant and sumptuous interior finish.

Bedding

There is no place cosier than a freshly made bed with opulent fluffy cushions and a thick and warming duvet. Crimson bedding will create a bold and eye-catching focal point in the centre of your bedroom area and can be partnered with a wide range of neutral and dark interior colour palettes for an uplifting or dramatic sleeping area. Tartan bedding is hot on trend this season and traditional crimson, cream and dove grey will create a cosy cottage style bedroom interior that is snug and sumptuous during the winter but still remains chic and stylish during the warmer summer months. For a more Baroque style sleeping area, select crimson satin and brocade fabrics with hints of metallic gold for a shimmering and luxurious look and feel.

Accessories

Crimson accessories and decorations are abundant during the Christmas season and will transform any home into a fun and festive environment that all the family can admire. Garlands, wreaths and traditional bunting look great in hallways, living rooms and bedrooms and add a subtle and elegant festive spirit to the home. If you want to select accessories that will transfer from Christmas into the coming months then select plain and sleek accessories that will look elegant in both neutral and bold contemporary spaces. Red crockery and cutlery will look fabulous at your dinner parties and events and can be partnered with crimson glasses, oriental mugs or platters for entertaining your guests. Candles are also a great way of adding visual detail to a mantelpiece, bookcase or windowsill and can be used all year round for a splash of colour that is bright and warming.

Furniture

Crimson painted furniture is a popular feature in eastern and oriental interior design but it can be a bold and daunting choice for your average British household. If you love the splash of colour that red painted furniture provides then select a single statement item such as a dining table, dresser or sideboard and place it in a centralised position in the centre of the room or against a painted or wallpapered feature wall. Black furniture can also be used to create an oriental influence within the home and also looks great in sleek contemporary interiors or Rococo styled homes. Gold painted furniture will provide an elegant period style ambiance that is glamorous and luxurious and creates a shimmering finish that is perfect in bedrooms and dining room areas. Finally for a rustic or shabby chic feel that is cosy and snug, partner your crimson colour scheme with some rugged oak or white painted furniture that is versatile and uplifting.

For more ideas on creating a Crimson colour scheme in your home interior; head over to our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest- Crimson Colour Trend and for furniture inspiration, take a look at our stylish Oak and Painted furniture collections.