INSPIRATION
As autumn brings cooler days and longer nights, it’s all about hunkering down and creating cosy, inviting spaces. And the easiest way to do that? Introduce some delicious shades from the berry end of the spectrum. From the richest raspberry to the darkest grape (and everything in between), there’s guaranteed to be something here to warm things up indoors…
EMBRACE THE DARK
Opposite A deep berry shade can be a strong choice for walls, but one that adds a rich enveloping feel. Dial up the drama by continuing it on doors and skirtings and team it with walnut furniture. Finish off by displaying some tonal accessories with reflective surfaces to create gleaming highlights and bring the look to life.
Walls in Grenache pure flat emulsion, £56.50/2.5L; door and woodwork in Grenache architects’ eggshell, £79.50/2.5L; ceiling in Lady Char’s Lilac architects’ matt, £63/2.5L; all Paint & Paper Library. For a similar sideboard, try Heal’s. For a similar table lamp, try Cox & Cox. For similar vases, try Liberty
HIGHLIGHT CURVES
For a gentle flow in your room, choose a pretty pale strawberry backdrop to furniture and accessories with soft, rounded shapes in deeper blueberry and raspberry hues. If you’re feeling bold, try mixing in as many shades as possible for a truly dynamic space – and if you really want to zing things up, add in some contrasting citrus highlights.
Walls in Fairy Dust matt emulsion, £22.15/2.5L; edges in Made With Love luxurious flat matt finish, £37.60/2.5L; mantelpiece in Cross Stitch luxurious flat matt finish, £37.60/2.5L; all Crown. For a similar mirror, try ATYM. For a similar chair, try Love Your Home. For a similar side table, try Polspotten. For similar lights, try Heal’s
TEAM WITH NEUTRALS
Colourful kitchens have continued to be a huge trend and units in dark shades will make a big impact. A deep burgundy is perfect if you’re drawn to bold reds and purples but don’t want to choose something that will overwhelm the space – and it will look wonderful paired with earthy neutrals such as plaster pink.
Walls in Mink; ceiling in Clean White; both architects’ matt, £63/2.5L; window frame in Mink architects’ satinwood, £87.50/2.5L; cabinets in Scarlet ’N’ Rust architects’ gloss, £41.50/750ml; all Paint & Paper Library. For a similar light, try Original BTC. For a similar tap, try Lusso Stone. For similar bowls, try Liberty
LAYER SHADES AND PATTERN
Monochrome is often the go-to combo in modern spaces that feature linear furniture, sculptural accessories and abstract artworks. But why not go for something altogether richer? Experiment with layering berry shades and striking patterns for a more unexpected look that has real depth and lots of cosy credentials to make
