Colour Trend - Porcelain

There is only one colour that can take your home seamlessly from one season to another whether it’s the cold and icy autumn and winter months or the bright and uplifting spring and summer days – WHITE. And while many may think that this colour is cold and bland, it does in fact have a variety of tones and hues that can create a multitude of looks and ambiances within the home. This week we take a look at PORCELAIN interior colour schemes that create a light and spacious interior look with a hint of antique vintage charm.

Colour Palette

Porcelain white looks fabulous alongside a wide variety of both neutral and bold colour partners. For a classic and elegant interior look then pair this hue with pastel and floral tones such as baby pink, powder blue and lemon to create a vintage style look that works particularly well in living room and bedroom areas. For a slightly more modern feel then place your chosen porcelain hue alongside pewter, dove grey and black for a sleek and sophisticated interior style. If you love the feel of period style properties then place lilac, aubergine and russet tones alongside porcelain for a rich and opulent feel that is glamorous yet cosy.

Cushions

While cushions can be a great way of adding colour to your room they can also be a perfect way of creating uniformity and a sense of space within your chosen interior. This vintage white colour tone looks particularly stylish on a selection of French boutique style cushions in porcelain, cream and black with gorgeous lace, pleated edging, frills and French style imagery and writing. For a more period style design then select porcelain and black baroque style prints or vintage kitsch designs such as polka dots, hearts and flowers. For the ultimate in cosy opulence then add a selection of faux fur and mohair cushions in porcelain, cream and taupe colour combinations that will create a perfect space in which to curl up and relax during the colder months.

Upholstery

White upholstery is the perfect solution for creating a sense of space and light in compact home interiors or rooms with small windows and little light. Minimal homes will look fabulous with a universal porcelain colour scheme that can be achieved using white carpets, rugs, curtains and walls with a selection of white upholstered sofas and chairs in simple, straight edged designs. For a more palatial look create an elegant French style home with white upholstered carved framed sofas, chairs and chaise lounges with crisp white frames or silver leaf detailing for added opulence and flair. If you wish to try out the latest Shabby chic interior trend then try your hand at up-cycling some old dining chairs with a fresh coat of porcelain chalk paint and a beautiful pastel floral fabric that can be partnered with a white or natural wood dining table.

Accessories

Porcelain accessories are a great choice for any style of interior as they can be partnered with a vast range of colour schemes and trends. White vases and ornaments will give a clean and crisp finish along a mantelpiece or sideboard and stand out wonderfully against bold and colourful wallpapers or a sophisticated monochrome backdrop. Porcelain lamp bases and shades will create a soft and subtle focal point and add an element of feminine beauty to a living room or bedroom space. For a chic and elegant table setting combine plain porcelain plates with shimmering gold and silver cutlery and white frosted glasses for a dining room that is perfect for enjoying a fresh summer dinner or cosy winter lunch.

Furniture

White furniture has been one of the most popular furniture choices in 2014/15 as it provides an ideal way to create the illusion of space within your chosen interior. For a truly classic and elegant look then opt for French carved designs with a wonderful antique porcelain paint finish that accentuates their wonderful authentic floral carvings and gives a feminine glamour to any room of the home. For a more rural and cottage inspired home then select furniture items with a combination of porcelain paint finishes and natural wood accents that create a balance of cosy warmth and visual beauty and looks great on a vintage dresser or sideboard. If you love the sleek and minimal look in your home then choose white high gloss furniture items that will create a light reflective and invisible finish against a white painted backdrop and provides the perfect balance between style and function.

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