Colour Trend - Nude

As the designers hit the catwalk at London fashion week their hot trend for the autumn winter involved a fabulous array or sumptuous neutral tones that have now begun to make their way from coats and dresses into home decor and accessories. The hottest colour trend this October is a soft and delicate NUDE that will create a refined and sophisticated feel in any home interior. Its pastel like neutrality means that it makes a great stand alone colour choice or can also be paired with deeper or bolder tones for a variation in design and finish.

Colour Palette

If you wish to keep you home light yet with a hint of cosiness the select complimentary chalky colour tones such as nude, peach and beige and pair them together for a neutral home interior with subtle tints of colour that are perfect for bedroom and living room interiors. For a more colourful and feminine touch then select pinks, purples and mauve and partner with your chosen nude hue to give a fresh yet elegant interior look that works well in both modern and classic homes. To put a masculine spin on this typically feminine colour then place nude alongside deep navy, and charcoal for an interior space that features just the right balance of rich and neutral tones.

Cushions

Don’t leave your sofas and beds looking naked and unloved, especially not during the upcoming colder months. Cushions are a great way of adding visual detail and colour to a room and provide a soft and cosy place to snuggle up and relax. Nude cushions are the hottest trend on the high street this season as they create a soft and inviting focal point within your room. Opt for glistening satin cushions in nude and cream tones and layer them with silver for a soft and delicate finish. For a more wintery feel then select nude linen cushions and partner with rich mocha and taupe designs with faux fur and mohair for added cosiness and texture. For a modern and masculine look then select nude and navy cushions in a mix and match of plain and geometric and repetitive prints that will look great on a dark or neutral sofa or bed set.

Upholstery

Cream upholstery has given way to more tonal variations of neutral colours that give a softer hint of colour within your chosen interior space. Nude coloured upholstery gives a luxurious yet subtle focal point within your home and its soft colour tone allows it be partnered with a wide variety of hardwood, painted and chrome frames and finishes. For the ultimate in boutique style design select large dining chairs in soft nude velvet fabric and partner with a large mirrored or glass dining table to create a glistening and glamorous focal point in your dining room area. Nude fabrics also make great upholstery on a large chesterfield style headboard to give a perfect blend of masculine and feminine design.

Accessories

Nude accessories can often slide into the backdrop of an already neutral room therefore if you are choosing these accessories it is important to display them against a darker backdrop or on a contrasting furniture item to show off their subtle colour tones. If you have chosen to concentrate your nude colour selection on your walls and soft furnishings then why not select complimentary yet contrasting accessories such as vases, frames and ornaments in sleek black, navy, glistening silver or gold. These colour tones will create a sophisticated yet cosy finish that is perfect for any room of the home.

Furniture

Nude painted furniture items make a wonderful alternative to traditional white and cream and add a sense of luxurious femininity to any interior space. Select simple and classic furniture designs or up-cycle your current furniture items using chalk paint and wax to achieve a light and soft interior finish. If you prefer a more statement furniture item then choose a grand dresser or dining table in deep and rich black paint finish that will create a focal point against the sumptuous pastel like tones of your nude decor. For the ultimate in glamour and opulence then opt for silver painted or mirrored furniture items that will give a glistening and glittering ambiance to your interior and look particularly wonderful in living room and bedroom interiors.

For more ideas on using a nude colour scheme in your hone interior, take a look at this week’s latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Nude Colour Trend