A month of colour
It is true that I’m usually not a fan of colour.
I love my natural hues. White, cream, stone, putty, taupe, chocolate and occasionally, antique gold! It's not that I'm scared of using strong colour, I just prefer the timelessness of neutral texture; aged patinas and other natural finishes.
It, therefore, came as a shock when I was faced with using colour in a recent project. I was challenged with the idea of it, but, unperturbed I looked forward to exploring the unknown. I dusted off my colour atlas and got to work.
What I discovered was that in moderation, colour can be stunning! It doesn't need to be bright and overdone, colour can be elegant and classic when used with restraint. Simple, minimal use of colour can add another layer of sophistication to a scheme. I used beautiful dusty navy and blues, grey violets and deep antique red, colours that have a timeless appeal, especially when used against a chalky white backdrop.
The results have woken me from a neutral slumber, and are keeping me wide awake.
While I still find my neutral schemes harmonious and calming, the occasional addition of colour will probably be more evident in my designing future!
Stay tuned!
