Colour Trend - Maroon

This season is all about warm and spicy colour tones that create a cosy and snug ambiance in any room of the home. Traditional and ever popular MAROON colour palettes have the perfect blend of modern and period style appeal and will look fabulous as a central feature wall or as a simple accent colour that will create a stylish and sophisticated ambiance within your home interior.

Colour Palettes

The rich and refined tones of maroon work equally well alongside fresh and bright neutral colour palettes as well as deep and sumptuous vintage tones that create a luxurious and opulent interior feel. Partner your chosen maroon hue with crisp antique white or pale cream tone for a sophisticated take on colonial interior design. This look perfectly balances shades of light and dark to create a traditional interior with a twist of contemporary sophistication. For a more opulent and historic look then partner maroon with Georgian blue, dusky purple and navy for a deep and masculine interior look. If you prefer a more fresh and modern look then select shades of maroon, baby blue, pastel pink and butter cream that will create a bright and feminine shabby chic interior.

Cushions

You can cheer up a plain upholstered sofa or bed spread with a selection of maroon coloured cushions that provide a simple and cost effective introduction of colour into your current home interior. If your seating and bedding is plain white or beige, then anything goes with regards to your cushion selection. Choose a variety of maroon cushions in classic and historic rococo or peacock designs alongside plain satin and velvet styles and layer them in zoned areas for a visual burst of colour. Textural maroon cushions such as overlaid floral designs, brocade and mohair materials look great in a bedroom space due to their rich colour and cosy feel. For a more bold and contemporary look then select maroon and white cushions in geometric chevron and striped patters that will look amazing against a leather sofa or plain patterned chaise lounge.

Bedding

Creating an opulent yet cosy bedroom setting can often be difficult, however maroon coloured bedding sets provide the perfect balance of luxurious flamboyance and cosy appeal that will take centre stage in both dark and neutral bedroom interiors. Select a rich maroon satin bedspread with a textured or embroidered finish and partner with matching sheets or deep black or pewter accents for a masculine period style finish. For a more fresh and feminine ambiance then select cream ,white and maroon floral designs that are bold and striking and look wonderful in a neutral painted bedroom space. Partner your floral bed spread with a crisp white painted bed frame for added illumination and the illusion of space.

Accessories

Maroon accessories will add an air of sophistication and style to even the plainest of home interiors and can be used to create zoned areas of colour within your chosen space. Vases, ornaments and photo frames can be arranged along a mantelpiece, windowsill or sideboard and look wonderful against a crisp white painted wall for a contrast of neutral and earthen colour tones. If you have concentrated your maroon colour tone to your walls and flooring then choose a selection of plain white accessories that will stand out against the rich and deep backdrop of the room. Maroon lampshades and bases will create a focal point in any living room, dining room or bedroom and will look fabulous poised upon a lamp table or bedside for a stylish and functional focal point.

Furniture

Earthen colours such as Maroon are sumptuous and versatile, making it easy to select furniture items that will compliment their deep and rich undertones. Crisp white furniture items will create a stark contrast against the dark tones of maroon decor and provide a balance of visual colour that will prevent the home from feeling too dark or enclosed. Classic hardwood items in walnut and mahogany will create a rich and masculine interior feel that has a period charm that is refined and luxurious. To avoid the risk of overpowering the room with dark colour tones, select statement items such as a dresser, dining table or bed frame that will create a feature focal point within your chosen room. Finally you can create a simple and elegant ambiance by selecting light, golden oak furniture items that will compliment the earthy tones of the maroon decor and create a co-ordinating and cosy feel in any room of the home.

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