Colour blocking has made a huge comeback this summer in both fashion and interior trends. There is only one rule: it’s all right as long as it’s bright. The beauty about colour blocking is that it can be done in whatever block size you choose and with as many colours as you want, but two shades seems to have the greatest impact. Colour blocking can be used to create a fun or a sophisticated look, so your colour choice will decide the type of atmosphere you wish to create in your room.

 

A pairing of red and orange is one of the most popular colour blocking combinations, much like pink and orange, red and purple or blue and green. Colour blocking can present eye catching contrasts for a strong and powerful statement. You can create an instant focal point in a room and you don’t even need a fireplace wall to do it.

 

 

Introducing colour into your home can have a really positive effect; the only issue you should have is choosing from the endless colour options. Choose bright bolds colours but be careful not to turn your home into a circus by getting carried away with this statement trend. Check out Crowns new colourcard for some inspiration where you will be spoilt with choice with the bright bold shades to choose from. Team shades such as Flame Red with Shocking Pink or even Hot Sun with Smoulder. Lime Green and Pea Pod are two of my favourites and Sky High is always a popular choice for any room.

 

 

 

Colour blocking shouldn’t be limited to wall colours; floors, furniture and accessories can all be incorporated into the colour blocking theme. Place bright shades with subtle contrasting block colours for an eclectic look or keep your walls and accessories in neutral colour and let your floor do all the talking.

 

Create a sense of playfulness by choosing colours that are on the opposite end of the colour wheel such as purple and yellow. Add excitement to a room by choosing accent colours that are not from the same family. For example choose varying shades of yellow with an accent colour such as brown, green or orange.

 

Lemon and lime are a perfect combination to create a large feature wall. Divide a wall into oversized squares for maximum impact. Add creams and pale greens to create a soft balance.

 

If you are little cautious about introducing bright bold colour on your walls then why not update some accessories around your home like your sheets and towels or hang some statement artwork pieces. Since colour blocking has a linear form, you can even paint your own canvas.

 

 

If you prefer to keep your walls a neutral cream or a cool sophisticated grey such as Aspen Silver or City Life then why not splash out on a bright paint in an alcove or on a door? Even a chair, a chest of drawers or the skirting board in a bold shade will create great interest to a room. As you can see the options are endless.

 

 

You don’t have to be afraid of colour blocking, try it out in your bathroom with a mixture of towels or add throws and cushions to a sofa and add a bold coloured lampshade to the room. When it comes to kitchens, bright storage jars and funky utensils will also transform the heart of the home instantly.

 

One piece of advice I would give is to be cautious when purchasing bold coloured long-term buys such as your sofa, carpets and fridge as bold shades such as pinks, turquoise and purples have a tendency to dip in and out of fashion.

 

You can choose shades that have dusty undertones which allow other shades to sit comfortably beside them. Choose subtle colour combinations according to colourcards i.e. the colours right next to each other. This will create a serene feeling while also making the room more inviting.

 

Happy colour blocking,

Neville