Colour Trend - Scarlet

Christmas may be over for another year but that doesn’t mean we have to wave goodbye to the warm and cosy festive colour schemes that create a sumptuous and snug finish in any room of the home. Opulent SCARLET interiors create a splash of elegant and eye-catching colour that will look wonderful in a vast range of interior decors and designs.

This rich colour will create a focal point in any period style interiors as well as contemporary minimal homes due to its versatility to be partnered with a broad range of colour tones and palettes. From oriental to baroque interior designs, scarlet colour schemes will create a welcoming space that is relaxing and luxurious.

Colour Palettes

Bold scarlet colour tones can be partnered with a multitude of complimentary and contrasting hues to create both bold and subtle interior styles in various rooms of the home. Crisp white and scarlet looks fabulous in modern living rooms and kitchens as they give a perfect balance of minimal neutrality and a vivid pop of colour that is relaxing and sleek while kitsch style red and white polka dots create a shabby chic look that is perfect for vintage style homes. Rich red and black will create a glamorous oriental feel that makes a particularly stylish partnership on floral wallpapers and rugs. For a more flamboyant and regal finish then partner your bold scarlet colour choice with metallic gold and bronze for a baroque style finish that is palatial and luxurious.

Cushions

Red cushions will add a pop of colour to any neutral or dark upholstered seating area and bedding set as they will provide textural colour that does not overpower the overall look of the interior space. Plain and patterned red cushions look particularly elegant on a plain cream, white or beige seating area while a selection of red and metallic cushions in velvet and satin fabrics will create a more refined and stately feel with a hint of Victorian elegance. Rococo cushions will look amazing on a grand carved French bed and look visually beautiful in circular and bolster shaped designs. If you prefer a more eastern inspired interior look then create an arrangement of vibrant red, blue, purple and orange cushions with sequined and beaded embellishments for a hint of Moroccan style and energy.

Upholstery

Sumptuous fabrics and bold colour tones were a popular choice in period interiors as well as Chinese and Japanese style decors due to their eye-catching finish that provided opulent beauty and comfortable practicality. Scarlet curtains in heavy velvet and damask fabrics showcase the rich style of late 19th century interiors and provide a great alternative to a painted or wallpapered feature wall. Occasional chairs, stools and chaise lounges in plain or floral patterned fabrics will create a chic French style ambiance that can be combined with black painted framework for a gothic style finish or gold leaf paintwork for an opulent baroque finish that is palatial and glamorous.

Accessories

A selection of bold accessories is a great way of introducing a new colour into your current home interior without the need for complete redecoration or drastic changes to your decor. Scarlet vases, bowls and ornaments will create a scattering of colour along a mantelpiece or sideboard area while a selection of red photo frames and wall art will create a visual focal point on a plain painted feature wall. Shabby chic signs and vintage crockery look great in a bold scarlet colour tone as well as oriental plates, vases and art work that showcase a balance of elegance and vivacity. Scarlet kitchen accessories are hugely popular this season, with mixers, kettles and toasters looking particularly eye-catching displayed on a plain oak, crisp white or black granite work surface for a splash of contemporary colour.

Furniture

Rich scarlet furniture is a staple design in Oriental style interiors and is often partnered with crisp white, gold and black painted walls for maximum impact and dramatic elegance. To utilise this look in your own home, simply select one main statement item such as a sideboard, dresser or coffee table in a rich scarlet finish with gold handles that will add a warm and welcoming feel to your chosen space. Combine this bold furniture selection with complimentary black furniture items to complete this sleek and dramatic design. For a more sophisticated and modern finish then partner your scarlet painted interior with a collection of white painted furniture for a bright and uplifting ambiance. If you’re a fan of French rococo interior design then select some glamorous and shimmering gold leaf furniture items that will create an air of stateliness and luxury that works particularly well in dining rooms, bedrooms and dressing room areas.

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