Colour Trend - Flame

This season is all about rich and warming colour schemes that create a welcome getaway from the bleak and chilly winter weather. A gorgeous FLAME coloured interior creates a bright yet sophisticated ambiance within your chosen room and the blend of classic red and sumptuous orange tones that make up this hue will take your home from the autumn winter seasons right through to the warm summer months due to its vibrant undertones and uplifting appearance.

Colour Scheme

As with most other red colour tones flame can be partnered with a wide range of colour partners depending on your desired finish. For a sleek and sophisticated appearance then select flame and burgundy reds and place alongside dove grey, pewter and blue greys for a refined autumn forest ambiance that is deep yet illuminating. A more minimal designer finish can be achieved by partnering flame red with crisp white and black for a simplistic monochrome interior with a pop of vibrant colour. If you are feeling more flamboyant then select a combination of tropical colour tones such as flame red, fuchsia, lime and yellow for a juicy interior colour scheme that gives a summery feel all year round.

Cushions

Red is a great accent colour that can be used to update your current home interior. A selection of flame coloured cushions will create a zoned area of colour across a seating or sleeping area and work well in a variety of classic and contemporary designs. For a more traditional look then opt for floral prints in flame, green and fuchsia colours that will create a bright and vibrant ambiance that works particularly well in garden view living rooms and conservatories. For a more modern look then select flame, black, and white cushions in a selection of plain and geometric prints such as stripes, squares and chevrons that will create visual detail against a plain black or white sofa or a crisp white bed set.

Upholstery

Neutral upholstery is due to take a step back in 2016 with many designers opting instead to use bold and vibrant upholstery that makes a great alternative to a statement feature wall. Flame red upholstery is a versatile colour choice as it will fit seamlessly into a vast array of home interior styles. For a classic look then select a simple chesterfield style sofa, armchair or headboard and upholster in a flame coloured cotton fabric that will compliment a simple oak or cream painted framework. For a more lavish design then opt for rich flame coloured velvet fabric and use to upholster a curvaceous French style sofa or chaise lounge that can be further complimented with a black or metallic painted frame. If contemporary design is more your style then select a square cubed pouffe or a selection of dining chairs and upholster in a flame red striped or chevron fabric that is eye-catching yet elegant.

Accessories

If you have chosen to concentrate your flame colour scheme on your walls then opt for accessories that will stand out against the vibrancy of the background. Sleek black vases, bowls and ornaments will give a rich and designer finish along a mantelpiece or sideboard while crisp white ornaments will create a fresh and illuminating ambiance that perfectly blends neutral and bold colour tones into a refined and elegant partnership. If your decor remains neutral then opt for bright flame red vases and photo frames that will create a focal point along a furniture item or window sill. A flame red lamp base or shade will look great on a classic oak side table or a modern black or mirrored bedside for a pop of eye-catching colour.

Furniture

If you are feeling adventurous then why not select a single statement furniture item such as a table or sideboard and give it a new lease of life with some flame red paint that is sure to bring a pop of colour to your chosen space. This coloured furniture can be teamed with sleek black painted items to give a Japanese inspired look that is elegant yet dramatic. For a more subtle look then opt for soft white painted furniture items in classic country style designs or flamboyant French finishes for a more feminine, period style look. If you wish to create a bold and contemporary interior finish then select sleek mirrored or clear glass furniture items that will create an illuminating focal point in even the most compact of rooms.

For more ideas on using a flame colour scheme in your home interior, take a look at this week’s latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Flame Colour Scheme