Colour Trend - Khaki

Forget army combat trousers and military rucksacks, KHAKI green is a hot new colour trend that is emerging this spring and its combination of dusky and earthen colour tones makes it a perfect tonal choice in a wide range of traditional and modern home interiors. Its rich hues will create a perfect period style, vintage appearance while combining this green with sleek steel and industrial furniture will provide a more modern and minimal interior feel.

Colour Palettes

Khaki green is a unique and refined colour choice that blends deep forest green tones with hues of grey and pewter to create a dark yet rich textural finish. For a botanical, country garden theme then mix your khaki colour tone with pale dove white, cream and mauve for a feminine yet earthen interior style. For a more industrial interior design partner your khaki colour choice with deep pewter, silver and navy blue that will give a masculine military inspired feel to more contemporary loft conversions or open plan style homes. For a simple, bright and crisp balance of colour then choose a marriage of Khaki green and crisp white for a contrasting yet complimentary interior look.

Cushions

The beauty of Khaki colour tones is their ability to be adopted into a vast and extensive range of interior styles and themes. A partnership of khaki and antique white cushions in plain cotton or linen fabrics will give a classic Parisian style flair that would not look out of place in a chic French cafe or chateau. Add a selection of cushions with French style writing and phrases for a modern twist on this elegant look. For a more minimal and masculine look then team khaki, grey and black cushions with modern slogan designs or geometric prints that will look great on a large corner sofa or leather futon. If you love the current shabby chic interior trend then select white and khaki spotted cushions and partner with floral print designs in white and pink for a fresh and feminine feel.

Upholstery

Upholstery is a great way of adding a pop of subtle colour to your interior space and can be used to create zoned areas of colour that will draw your eye to specific areas of the home. Plain silken khaki coloured curtains will give a period style opulence and sophistication that looks great against a plain antique white or dove grey wall for a nod to Georgian interior design. A single khaki upholstered occasional chair will make a great focal point in the corner of a living room or bedroom area and can be combined with tubular steel framing for a retro industrial style finish or accentuated with a glistening carved silver or gold leaf exterior for a splash of French renaissance luxury. All of these looks can be further complimented with the addition of a simple khaki rug in a close knit weave or long pile fabric for added warmth and colour.

Accessories

This season is all about the kitchen, with the rise of baking shows and books it seems like everyone is trying their hand at a Victoria sponge or a good old steak and kidney pie (no soggy bottoms please). This trend has seen the popularity of kitchen utensils and accessories hit the roof and a broad range of coloured kitchen items will add a breath of fresh air into new or current kitchen or diner. Khaki green is a classic colour choice for crockery and chinaware as it creates a rustic country cottage feel that can be accentuated with complimentary white and cream plates, bowls and mugs. For a shabby chic kitchen diner area then select a white painted or plain oak dresser and display and array of khaki, white, pink and lilac accessories in spots, floral and heart print designs that will give a quirky and elegant kitsch look to your home.

Furniture

When it comes to selecting furniture that will compliment your khaki interior colour palette then there are a variety of combinations that will look fabulous in any room of the home. The most popular choice for this colour backdrop is a selection of crisp white painted furniture in both colloquial and French style designs that will create a fresh and illuminating feature against the deep rich tones of the khaki walls and furnishings. For a more masculine and period style look then opt for deep mahogany and walnut items that will create a rich and cosy cottage feel that is perfect in the living room and dining room areas. Modern and minimal homes can add a selection of sleek glass or industrial inspired furniture items that will pay respect to the military roots of this colour choice.

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