Colour Trend - Sunflower

With an Indian summer forecast to hit the UK over the next few weeks we are clinging on to dear life to the last of the warmth and sunshine and the summertime energy that comes along with it. A Sunflower yellow colour scheme is the perfect choice for creating a bright and uplifting ambiance in your home and its fresh and golden tones will compliment a wide variety of interior styles and colour combinations.

Colour Palette

Sunflower is a rich and sumptuous yellow hue that will look wonderful alongside butter cream and clotted cream colour palettes to give a cosy country cottage look that is warm and inviting. For a sophisticated and modern design then partner sunflower with black and white or hints of rich chocolate and grey for a chic and elegant finish that will look great in any room of the home. If you wish to create a tropical atmosphere in your home no matter what the season, try partnering sunflower with azure blue, turquoise and orange for a vibrant design that is sunny and uplifting.

Cushions

Coloured cushions are a simple and cost effective way of creating a fresh splash of colour in your chosen room and can update a plain coloured sofa or bed spread. Simple sunflower cotton cushions can be partnered with cream linen or rich chocolate, tartan patterned cushions for a warm country cottage look. For a fresh and modern look then team white, sunflower yellow and pale grey or bold blue cushions in geometric print  or chevrons for a bold and striking visual finish. If you prefer a traditional design then select sunflower, white, lemon and mint colour combinations with classic floral patterns for an elegant and refined design.

Upholstery

Sunflower yellow fabrics provide a great way of creating a zoned area of colour in your home and can be used as an alternative to a painted or wallpapered feature wall.  Traditional oak framed dining chairs will look wonderful with a sunflower floral patterned seat pad and back rest for a bright rustic look that is perfect for farmhouse kitchens and dining rooms. For a sophisticated, elegant look then upholster a cream painted French style armchair or chaise lounge in a sunflower yellow linen fabric for a refined chateau style or update a black painted dressing table chair with bold yellow velvet for a look that is feminine and glamorous.

Accessories

Sunflower yellow kitchen accessories are a perfect way to update your current kitchen area as this bright yet elegant colour works well in traditional and modern interior spaces. Bold sunflower toasters, kettles and crockery will look great upon a modern black or classic wood worktop area for a lively and summery interior look. If you have concentrated your sunflower yellow on your interior walls then why not add some rich black, cream or white accessories such as vases, candleholders, ornaments and photo frames that will create a contrasting yet complimentary feature on a mantelpiece, sideboard or display cabinet.

Furniture

Classic oak furniture makes a perfect partner to a sunflower yellow interior as its warm and golden tones create a soft and cosy look that works well in both modern and traditional homes. Cream painted furniture will create a sense of space and light in smaller home interiors and the partnership of neutral and bright tones are sure to create a relaxed and open feel to any room of the home. For a more contemporary and masculine take on a sunflower yellow colour scheme then select sleek black painted or black glass furniture that creates visual variation in your chosen interior and will give a sophisticated designer finish.

For more ideas on using a sunflower colour scheme in your home, take a look at our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Sunflower Colour Scheme