Colour Trend - Sapphire

If you love a splash of colour in your interior then there is no better choice than summery Mediterranean tones that will create a summer retreat within your home 12 months of the year.

A SAPPHIRE colour scheme can create a cool Greek inspired interior style and can be used alongside bolder tones for an eastern style influence. The fresh yet sophisticated tones of this jewelled colour will create a bright and uplifting ambiance in both modern and classic home interiors.

Colour palettes

Sapphire colour tones look wonderfully sophisticated alongside crisp white for a clean, nautical look that looks fabulous in coastal style Mediterranean homes and villas. It can also be partnered with more of an antique white and dove grey for a period look that is elegant yet refined. For a botanical interior feel then select sapphire, green and yellow colour tones that give an ambiance of a British summer garden with a wild flower palette. If you love colour and pattern than select bold and vibrant jewelled tones such as purple, orange, fuchsia and yellow and pair them with deep sapphire and gold and silver accent tones for a Moroccan style interior design.

Cushions

Cushions are a great way of creating visual texture and colour to an otherwise plain interior space and can be co-ordinated or contrasted to your interior decor and furniture. For a classic, clean interior style then select simple sapphire blue and white cushions in plain and striped prints for a crisp nautical look. Add maritime themed cushions featuring anchors and boats for a coastal influence or partner your plain cushions with Greek key designs with gold embellishments for a stylish Mediterranean feel. For an opulent and flamboyant look then select bold eastern colours in purple, yellow, sapphire, magenta and emerald and classic Moroccan and Indian patterns with gold and silver embroidery and tassels for an authentic and colourful design.

Upholstery

Adding a pop of colour to your home is easy with a change of upholstery colour that provides a simple and cost effective way of updating your home without the need for a complete overhaul of your interior decor. A sleek and crisp sapphire upholstered sofa or chair will look fabulous in a French or period style design that creates a fresh finish in a traditional home interior. Select a satin or velvet sapphire fabric and combine with a black, white or silver painted framework for added visual style. For a more nautical inspired look then select simple sapphire and white striped fabric or simple anchor print patterns that will look fabulous on dining chairs or stools and can be co-ordinated with coastal themed accessories and artwork.

Accessories

Sapphire accessories will add the finishing touch to even the most neutral of home interiors. This bold yet sophisticated tone will create a luxurious yet fresh finish that works equally well in both contemporary and classic home interiors. Sapphire blue glass will look fabulous along a mantelpiece or windowsill as it creates a pop of colour as well as allowing light to cascade through the room. Sapphire glazed pottery will give a Mediterranean look that works well in blue and white Greek key patterns and prints and can be placed as a table setting or hung from the wall as a traditional display of wall art. Moroccan style lanterns are a fabulous feature that can be hung as ceiling lights or displayed along a table top. The sapphire painted filigree surfaces allow light and shadow to pass through creating a visual ambiance that can also be taken outside for BBQs and parties. If you need a quick update to a plain white kitchen then select simple sapphire coloured mixers, toasters, kettles and utensils for a cost effective yet eye-catching visual appearance.

Furniture

Painted furniture is this season’s preferred choice of design and with a little DIY handy work you can update an old or tired dresser or sideboard into a bold yet sophisticated furniture item with a lick of sapphire paint. This bold painted furniture colour works particularly well in plain white interiors for a fresh and crisp appearance or in bright and colourful Moroccan style homes with a plethora of colour and detail. If you prefer a low key colour palette in your furniture selection then opt for crisp white or soft grey furniture items that will neutralised a bold sapphire feature wall and create a classy and refined feel within the home. For a more flamboyant style then select glistening silver and gold items that will create a focal point in jewelled toned interior designs.

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