I adore this amazing palette, simply because of the flashes of startling colour in the most surprising places – a true visual clash of the natural world fighting back against the artificial. This palette, in particular, lends itself to the use of a feature wall either in the interior or exterior of your home. Barrier Reef would work excellently as a feature wall on the exterior of your home while Cuban Heat would add some drama to the interior. You could also consider bringing the inside in with Pea Green from Sadolin, this gorgeous green will add a flash of colour to the woodwork in your home.

  

 

 

There are plenty of options for the interior of your home also. Blue Mid from Crown’s Ultimate range is a gorgeous relaxing shade of lavender that exudes sophistication – perfect for creating a quiet haven in a busy home and suitable for bedrooms and living rooms alike. On the opposite end of the colour spectrum are shades like Cuban Heat Feature Wall paint. Cuban Heat would add warmth and drama to any home and works particularly well against modern shades of grey and steel.

 

These animated shades sit beside their antithesis - Whisper of Soft Khaki and Smoky Mist. Positioning these colours next to their busy counterparts highlights the inviting and calming effect of these mild and natural shades which work wonderfully in hallways, bathroom and bedrooms.

 

 

 

 

As always, colour is a very personal choice so make sure you choose the perfect colour palette for your homes interior and exterior. Surreal Botanical is all about balance so take care to strike this between shades that cater for your needs and colours that reflect your personality and individuality.

 

I hope you enjoyed my insights into the Spring/Summer 2012 Colour Influences and I look forward to blogging about the Autumn/Winter Colour Influences in a couple of months.

 

Neville.