The varied and vibrant hues of South Beach have informed a delightful look for interiors – think fresh pastels and saturated shades. See you on the sand…
FEATURE Ellen Finch
ALL- OVER AQUA
Aqua is perhaps the breakout colour of this look, so why not take it over an entire wall? It’s surprisingly suited to bedrooms thanks to its almost pastel-toned hue – think of it as a grown-up upgrade to those softer shades. Bright hits of colour pepper the scene through the yellow of the lampshade, the lilac upholstered bed and the colourful cushion that brings everything together.
HIGH GLOSS
An effective way to intensify a colour is to bring it in through a glossy finish. In this membership club in Madrid, a dose of bright yellow hits hard thanks to the texture of the island. Bar stools upholstered in velvet add another textural layer, and the intense hues are tempered by a soft blue and almost ethereal mirrorbacked shelving.
STEP UP
There’s astory of contrast running through this Victorian home – one between muted and bright, washed-out and opaque. The hallway has a background of plaster pink and terracotta – albeit in playful stripes – with a shock of yellow running up a section of the staircase, while an artwork in a vibrant blue adds another point of focus.
PERFECT PASTELS
If saturated brights aren’t for you, adopt the trend through subtler but no less effective pastels instead. The trick is to use blocks of colour to bring in the boldness: here, the architecture of an alcove is highlighted w
