Mother of Pearl

Elegant and sophisticated interiors are perfect for those who wish to create the designer feel in their homes. MOTHER OF PEARL has long been used to create visual detail and a refined finish across fashion, jewellery and interior design. This natural substance creates a  beautiful iridescent layer on the inside of shells and provides a colourful and glistening finish across many surface areas in your home interior.

For a simple take on the mother of pearl colour palette opt for soft and refined pastel hues that reflect the tones that can be seen inside these beautiful shells. Shimmering whites and greys can be paired with pale blue, mint and pink tones to create an interior colour scheme that is elegant and feminine. If you are using a mother of pearl inspired design to update your bathroom or kitchen interior then why not opt for a selection of wall tiles or splash back in the shimmering pearlescent finish that will create an eye catching focal Point within your room full stop these styles of tiles with particularly well in bathroom Interiors and can be used on walls floors or is decorative areas around your bath or shower to give a mermaid style finish that is perfect for the trends of the Summer season.

Soft furnishings and accessories can also benefit from a hint of mother of pearl. Opt for cushions in shimmering satin and metallic finishes featuring iridescent sequins or metallic coatings that reflect the shimmering finish of this shell inspired design. You could also include a set of pastel satin curtains that can be hung from a simple chrome pole with mother-of-pearl finials that will create a chic focal point on a main window area. Within your chosen room why not include some mother of pearl lamp bases that can be complemented with a plain white or pastel lampshade to create a focal point on a side table, bedside or sideboard. You could also include some mother of pearl candle holders vases and ornaments that will look wonderful scattered along a mantle piece sideboard or dressing table area and work particularly well with light painted furniture or mirrored furniture items.

Light painted furniture works particularly well within this interior design trend. White painted furniture items or white high gloss items will complement the shimmering and iridescent finish of the mother-of-pearl while mirrored furniture items will also compliment the shimmering finish of this substance and will create a light and open feel in even the most smallest rooms of the home. If you wish to simply update your current furniture items then why not change the handles on your wardrobes, sideboards and chest of drawers to feature some mother of pearl discs or orb style drawer knobs that will create a focal point within your chosen room. For added visual elegance you could place a large mother of pearl framed mirror on a central feature wall, chimney breast or alcove area to create a perfect blend of style and function within your chosen room.

For more ideas on creating a mother of pearl inspired interior space, take a look at our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Mother of Pearl.