According to Dulux, its 2022 colour of the year, "Bright Skies", "reflects the limitless skies around us. It delivers a flavour of the natural world and brings a breath of fresh air to a space. The soothing tone integrates nature into daily life, transforming spaces into a restorative escape from everyday stress."
Blues walls and accessories can be both calming and fresh, as well as helping connect outdoor landscapes with indoor spaces; ideal for our mental health. Wondering how to capture this trend? Try these few easy styling steps.
Building Balance
Think about your base, that is the overall effect of your room. Four blue walls or pale blue accents in a predominantly white or grey room may feel cold or stark. Try building a complementary colour palette for your living areas which uses textures and tones that balance coolness with comfort. Think materials which add softness, and colours that add warmth. Terracotta is perfect for harnessing the "natural world" with its rich and earthy, desert tone. Try this velvet Sugarloaf Footstool in Pinky Peanut from Loaf as a focal point for your living room.
Room for Rattan
Convenient and charming, woven baskets are such an easy way to contain clutter whilst continuing the overall aesthetic. Try stacking Mounded Round Weave Baskets by West Elm loaded with blankets, toys or cushions and keep that "limitless" feeling from floor to ceiling.
Plant Perfection
Mixed plants in different pots and planters add a pop of organic colour . And, as scientific reports tell us, plants are great for our well-being; helping relieve stress; making us feel more calm and relaxed. Try trailing foliage and unusual leaf patterns to bring interest to your side table or create a dedicated "shelfie"of your favourites for easy style points.
Lots of Light
Mirrors and reflective materials help make the most of the natural light in any room; allowing spaces to feel larger and you to feel more uplifted. And with so many different styles to suit all rooms, they become a statement piece all of their own.
Top Table
Candles, vases and coffee table books such as this one by Prada are relatively inexpensive and low-commitment additions. Simply arrange or stack accordingly in threes or fives for a more carefully curated look.
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