Colour Trend - Periwinkle

Spring and summer are all about fresh and floral colour tones that will create a relaxed and bright elegance within the home. This week we take a look at cool and calming PERIWINKLE colour schemes that look fabulous in both modern and classic home interiors. This versatile colour can be used to create feminine country cottage beauty or coastal beachfront escapes as well as crisp and minimal contemporary interiors that are simple yet colourful.

Colour Palettes

Periwinkle is a soft yet bright tone of blue that will look wonderful alongside both neutral and bold colour partnerships. For a calming garden inspired living area then select periwinkle, antique white, sage green and lilac that will create a botanical ambiance within the home. If you prefer a more nautical theme in your interior then choose periwinkle, navy and crisp white with pops of red for added colour and impact. If bright and contemporary homes are more your style then select bold peacock colours such as periwinkle, violet and emerald and place alongside metallic gold and silver for a flamboyant eastern inspired design.

Cushions

The beauty of this soft yet striking blue colour is its ability to fit seamlessly into a wide variety of interior styles. For a classic period style select white and periwinkle cushions in lace effect patterns and rococo style prints for a subtle yet eye-catching finish. For a traditional coastal inspired look then opt for white and navy striped cushions and place alongside plain periwinkle cushions in simple cotton fabrics and add anchor and shell print designs for added maritime detail. To compliment a garden inspired interior choose bold floral designs such as hydrangeas and gerberas and place alongside fern and sage green cushions for a fresh and bright ambiance.

Upholstery

Periwinkle upholstery works particularly well in a light and airy living room or conservatory area. The fresh summery tones look best on simple cotton and linen fabrics with plain, classic and floral prints. Crisp white rattan conservatory furniture can be upholstered in a bold periwinkle, floral fabric with accents of lilac and green that will bring a sense of the outdoors, indoors. Solid oak dining chairs can be upholstered with a periwinkle and white spotted or chequered fabric to give a feminine shabby chic ambiance that looks great in a kitchen/diner space. For a pop of subtle colour in a bedroom interior then upholster a padded headboard with a periwinkle linen fabric and partner with a white or natural oak bed frame for a chic and sophisticated finish.

Accessories

Periwinkle interiors work particularly well with white and silver home accessories. A selection of candlesticks and photo frames will compliment the soft tones of the blue background and a large white vase can be filled with a classic floral arrangement of lavender, hydrangea and carnations for a traditional country cottage feel. Table settings can include simple white and periwinkle plates and crockery or a selection of Wedgewood items that will compliment a intricate lace table cloth. Kitchen accessories such as mixers, toasters and kettles in fresh periwinkle tones will look great against a natural oak work surface to create a shabby chic elegance within the home.

Furniture

The most popular partner for a periwinkle interior decor is a selection of cosy white painted furniture items that will create a bright and breezy ambiance that is feminine in nature. Choose French carved items for period style elegance or farmhouse designs for a cosy cottage finish. Soft grey painted furniture will also compliment the warm yet fresh nature of this colour option and creates a balance between traditional and contemporary style. Natural oak items create a rustic cottage ambiance and a statement dresser or dining table will create a focal point within your interior space. For a more striking modern look then select shimmering mirrored furniture items that will create a sense of space and light within your chosen room and adds a splash of glamour to this traditionally period style colour scheme.

For more ideas on using a periwinkle colour scheme in your home, take a look at our latest Pinterest board  - Pinterest - Periwinkle Colour Trend