How to create a Berry Inspired Interior

The weather outside may be cold, dark and soggy but there is no reason why you cannot enjoy some bright and uplifting colour inside your home. Berry tones are a hugely popular choice in the interior design world this January as their juicy and rich hues give a cosy and bold atmosphere in any room of the home. With a few simple changes in decor and a scattering of accessories you can create a look that will carry your home throughout the 2016/2017 season.

There are fabulous array of berry colour tones that can be used to create a feature wall or accent colour in your chosen interior space. For a bright and lively ambiance then select gorgeous pink, blueberry and purple and partner with soft pastel shades and pale greens for a fruity and botanical look. For a more traditional look then opt for crisp white, rich cranberry red and grey for a crispy, glacial design that is perfect for the winter months. For a summery feel that can work throughout the season then select mouth watering strawberry, raspberry and cream for a soft yet eye-catching colour combination.

Statement upholstery provides a great way of introducing a bold accent colour into your home interior without overpowering the entire room. Berry tones can be adopted into both modern and traditional home interiors and work well with a wide variety of patterns and prints. For a bright and vibrant retro look then select a rich purple, blueberry or strawberry occasional chair in an egg, or hanging style design that will look great in the corner of a living room or dining room. For a more classic look then opt for sofas, armchairs and foot stools in pink, cranberry or blackberry colour tones that look amazing with simple stripes or floral designs.

Rugs and runners will create a central focal point within your room and are the perfect way of adding colour to your room in a simple and cost effective manner. Berry tones look great against a plain wooden floor and neutral or dark carpets to create a splash of colour and pattern in your chosen space. For a feminine and detailed look then select floral prints in purple, pink and green that look amazing in living rooms, conservatories and bedrooms. For a traditional period style design then opt for crisp white with cranberry red or blueberry tones in rococo and baroque print patterns.  Retro patterns and geometric prints also work well in bold and juicy berry tones as well as bold abstract and psychedelic prints.

If you are on a budget then you don’t need to miss out on this bright and cheerful interior trend, a simple scattering of cushions can update your current home decor with a dash of rich berry colour. The ombre trend is still popular as we move into 2016 and this can be easily achieved using a selection of berry cushions in varying colours that sit in the same palette such as white through lilac, and into blueberry or white through strawberry into cranberry. Floral patterns and prints also look great in berry tones such as classic wildflower or daisy designs or if you prefer a more modern look then opt for geometric prints or actual photographic berry prints such as blackberries, strawberries and raspberries.

The final touch to your berry inspired home interior should be your ornaments and accessories. Vases, photo frames and glassware look fantastic in rich purple and pink berry tones and work really well against a neutral white or cream backdrop. A bold piece of berry red, blue, and purple wall art in floral or abstract designs look great in and will make a focal point above a bed, sofa or fireplace. Statement lighting is as popular as ever this season and a fabulous berry coloured shade or chandelier will create an eye-catching centrepiece that looks particularly striking in a living room, bedroom, hallway or landing area.

For more ideas on creating a berry inspired home interior this January, take a look at our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Berry Interiors