Check out the season's hottest colour trends for your home
Photo by Roberto Caruso; Home of Kim Christie
How to bring home the season's hottest colours
Mineral elements trend
Burnished copper, weathered brass and rose gold are just some of the metallics making their way into stylish homes and rooms. Layer these moody metals with other neutral or pared-down finishes and let them take centre stage. If committing to large-scale furniture pieces, painting your walls or wallpapering in metallic seems over the top, start with smaller objects like vases, mirrors and lighting. And don't be afraid to mix up your metallics.
Get the look: Mineral elements
Pewter paint, $39, Rona. Gold Digger and Rolling Over paints, $50 each, Para. Dahlia candle holder set, $20, CB2. Levanger mirror, $99, Ikea. Metallic Jute pillow cover, $51, Pottery Barn.
Washed neons trend
If you found last year's electric-neon colours hard to incorporate, you might find this season's softer versions more appealing. Pair this palette with rustic wood, textured materials or even matte black to ground the colour and keep it from falling into saccharine-sweet territory. Choose light shades with warm undertones to keep the look fresh and airy.
Tip
Anchor a muted palette with a calming neutral like silver or charcoal.
Tip
In a room full of colour and pattern, let one solid shade dominate. Carry the look into your furniture with charming flea market finds and relaxed vintage pieces.
Get the look: Washed neons
Whispering Peach paint, from $48, Benjamin Moore. Sky of Versailles and Scent of Lavender paints, from $23, Rona. Cellular bowl, $63, 18 Karat Store. Kate Spade About Town pitcher, $75, The Bay. Ixtapa lounch chair, $249, CB2.
Floral brights trend
Boost your energy and mood by layering bold and bright hues. Choose shades on opposite ends of the colour spectrum for a more dramatic approach — or keep it more harmonious with gradient shades found beside each other on the colour wheel, like yellow, orange and red.
Tip
No interior colour can cheer you up like yellow. Mix with orange for a fresh floral combination.
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Create a focal point in an all-white space by adding in a bright hit (or two) of colour.
Black and white trend
Crisp and classic, this powerful duo packs a graphic punch. For the most timeless and sophisticated palette, black and white is the way to go. Ebony-stained floors and fresh white walls are the backbone of this look. Add a burst of colour through accent pillows or accessories.
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Using black in a room grounds the space and adds sophistication. Think about playing with different sheens when using a basic colour scheme like black and white. Lacquered walls, glossy trim and matte painted floors are different ways you can achieve this.
Get the look: Black and white
Pitch Black and All White paints, $33 each, Farrow & Ball. Ps 2012 LED wall lamp, $60, Ikea. Branch wallpaper, $113/roll, Ferm Living. Zigzag floor pouffe, $249, West Elm.
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