3 coloursforspring
The days are getting longer and we’re looking forward to sunnier times, so how do we translate that feeling of optimism into our homes? With an uplifting trio of shades that are gorgeous on their own, but even better mixed and matched to bring out the best of each. Plaster pink, soft ochre and cool cobalt offer an elegant balance of neutral and vibrant tones. Turn the page for ideas guaranteed to up the happy vibes in your interior
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Awash with pink
Now considered a neutral, pink and all its blush-like varieties is wonder fully versatile – performing brilliantly both as a canvas on which to layer other colours or as the main event itself, as seen on this daybed. The key is finding the right shade – for walls, opt for a soft, chalk y tone that will allow whites and bright pops to sing, or choose something airier for a focal point.
Daybed covered in Brera Lino linen, £83/m, Designers Guild. For a similar daybed, try Graham & Green. Washed linen cushions, £44 each, Rowen & Wren. Loha rug by Kangan Arora, £350, Floor Story. For a similar sideboard, try Heal’s. For a similar blanket, try Brita Sweden. For similar prints, try Alexandra Papadimouli at The Poster Club
TELL IT THROUGH TEXTILES
If you don’t want to go for a full-on rosy theme, get a hint of a tint through throws and cushions instead. Soft pink looks particularly beautiful in tactile fabrics such as linens and teams happily with other natural shades for a laidback but stylish finish.
A BLOSSOM HIT
Nothing says spring quite like seasonal blooms, so celebrate the season and enjoy its colour and scent by placing branches in tall vases and jugs, and put them in the centre of a display for a dramatic yet delightful effect.
Loha rugs by Kangan Arora, £350 eac
