Colour Trend - Petrol

Forget fuelling your car, it’s time to fuel your home this season with a glamorous and eye catching PETROL coloured home interior. This inky blue tone will create a chic and sophisticated ambiance in your home and can be used to create a dark and atmospheric period style or a sleek contemporary home interior that is rich and opulent.

Colour Palette

Petrol tones work well when partnered with a wide variety of colours to create both bright and glamorous interior styles. For a rich and opulent period look then partner your chosen petrol hue with rich and classic tones such as aubergine, russet and clotted cream for a dark and eye-catching style. For a more modern look then select crisp white or grey tones and combine with petrol and black for a monochrome style with a splash of inky blue colour. This colour can also be used to create a fresh coastal look by partnering a petrol colour hue with navy, white and pastel blues for a classic beach side atmosphere.

Cushions

Cushions are a great way of adding a pop of colour or pattern to your existing home interior and striking petrol tones work equally well against a light and dark interior backdrop.  Classic baroque style patterns will look fabulous in white, petrol and russet colour tones and satin and velvet fabrics. These look great with accents of metallic silver and gold with lace or tassel detailing. For a more nautical look then select striped and plain cushions in petrol navy and white and throw in a quirky lighthouse, seashell or anchor print design for added character and detail. If you love retro influences in your interior then chose bold psychedelic patterns or geometric prints in multicoloured or simple petrol and white that will look great against a plain upholstered seating area.

Upholstery

Deep and rich colour tones are a great choice to upholster any chairs, sofas, stools and headboards as they create a zoned area of colour that is luxurious and aesthetically pleasing. A rich black or silver painted French chair can be upholstered with a deep petrol coloured velvet fabric for a classic period design that can be incorporated into both modern and traditional homes. For a fresher take on this colour then upholster some white painted rattan furniture in a white and petrol floral upholstery for a chic, French inspired conservatory interior. If you wish to create a more masculine look then upholster some shimmering chrome stools with sleek petrol coloured faux leather or create an eye-catching chesterfield style headboard with a deep petrol linen fabric.

Accessories

There are some fabulous petrol coloured glass accessories available on the high street this season such as vases, candle holders and ornaments and these will look great displayed against a white painted wall on a sideboard or mantelpiece area.  Vintage style petrol blue and white crockery will look fabulous in a white painted dresser in a kitchen diner area or choose a selection of plain black and white crockery with petrol blue accents for a chic and sophisticated table setting. If you love a bit of retro style then why not purchase a fabulous petrol blue vintage phone that will add a pop of colour to a 1950s style side or hallway table.

Furniture

The deep and rich tones of petrol colour schemes make them the perfect partner for a wide range of furniture styles and designs. White painted furniture will create a fresh and illuminating ambiance that contrasts against the darker petrol backdrop and provides a calm and serene ambiance in the home. For a more cosy or coastal inspired feel then opt for golden oak items that are textural and naturally stylish in appearance. For a more masculine design then choose black or grey painted furniture items that compliment the rich jewelled petrol tones and can be used on a specific statement item such as a dresser or dining table. A contemporary look can be achieved by selecting industrial style metal chairs and reclaimed wood items that will create a funky loft style ambiance within the home.

For more ideas on using a petrol colour scheme in your home, take a look at this week’s latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Petrol Colour Trend