Colour Trend - Smoke

Light and natural colours are set to be a popular choice for interiors this Summer season. Their simple elegance and versatility means they can fit seamlessly into both contemporary and classic home interiors. A SMOKE colour scheme will create a light yet cosy feel in any room of the home. This light smokey grey tone is perfect for creating the new ‘modern scandi’ interior design but also works well with bold summer colours as a neutral background choice.

For a simple and minimal interior look why not add smoke to a monochrome colour palette for a masculine and sophisticated finish that looks wonderful in modern home interiors. You can also team smoke with other grey colour hues such as dove grey, charcoal and pewter for a tonal, ombre style feel that will look great across your walls, soft furnishings and furniture. To achieve that classic Scandinavian look then simply pair smoke with off white and natural beige colour schemes for a light and relaxed feel that achieves that perfect laid back look. You can include some grey and monochrome wallpaper in striped or geometric patterns that will compliment the sleek minimal style of a contemporary home. However if you're feeling more bold why not include a bright palm print or floral print wallpaper on your main feature wall that will compliment the pale smokey grey of the background.

Grey colour palettes make a great choice for soft furnishings as they fit seamlessly into a wide variety of interior spaces and create a light, cosy and relaxed feel within your chosen room. Velvet and satin fabrics look great in this colour scheme and can be used across your curtains, cushions, bedding and throws to create an opulent yet refined look that works well within a wide variety of interior designs. For a pop of pattern in your chosen space, why not accent a sofa chair or sleeping area with some smoke and monochrome cushions in spots, stripes, geometric patterns or chevrons for bold look that is modern and eye-catching. For a more refined and feminine look why not opt for smoke and pastel colour palettes across your soft furnishings and include some floral patterns on your rugs, cushions and bedding that will create a soft and delicate feel within your chosen space.

Classic grey painted furniture will look wonderful alongside this colour scheme. Simple soft grey painted exteriors and exposed wood accents will create a refined country style look that is perfect for a wide variety of interior spaces. If you wish to create a more light and open feel in your chosen room then accent your smoke coloured space with some white painted furniture or white high gloss furniture that will open up your room and give the illusion of space within your home. If you are feeling particularly glamorous then you could add some stylish mirrored furniture to your interior rooms. The reflective surfaces and metallic look will compliment the smoke coloured interior decor and gives a hint of opulence and designer luxury in your chosen space. This style of furniture works particularly well in bedrooms and dressing room areas.

For more ideas on using a smoke colour scheme in your home interior, take a look at this week's latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Smoke Colour Trend.