Summer is fast-approaching here in the UK, and it’s just about impossible to avoid the current ‘Dopamine Dressing’ fashion that’s currently trending – bright and warm tones, pink, purple and yellow, and all the joy. We’ve noticed similar colour combinations at this year’s interiors shows, and look forward to creating these in clients’ homes. Ahead of then, we’ve taken inspiration from summer and present some colour palettes, inspired by recent and predicted trends…
Bold + bright:
Palette 1: Lilac is everywhere we turn, which is something to be celebrated as far as we’re concerned. Sugared Almond is the perfect lilac – a welcoming yet calming soft purple. The dusty terracotta warmth of Menagerie adds warmth, creating one of our favourite colour pairings. An off-white such as James White is slightly cool, balancing the two warmer tones well to create a joyful, comforting palette.
Palette 2: Possibly our favourite palette to put together, it’s a combination of lovely warm tones that unite to deliver a big dose of fun in colour form. Individually, Dutch Orange, Sugared Almond and Nancy’s Blushes aren’t especially bold colours. Together, the combination is rich, warm and inviting, being our most ‘Dopamine-dressing’ inspired palette.
Palette 3: We were aiming to limit colour combinations but got a bit carried away with the fun of bold and bright schemes. This palette is similar to Palette 2 above, though more muted and calm – Orangery and Calamine pair beautifully, being lovely, fresh and warm. The lovely mid-tone of Lulworth Blue balances the two by adding a darker colour and some coolness. This palette is perfect to add a touch of colour but in a more ‘grown up’, or calming way.
Rich & inviting:
Palette 4: We love the warmth of this zesty red, Charlotte’s Locks. A dusty blue-green such as Oval Room Blue balances out the richness, while the soft pastel of Faded Terracotta is the perfect neutral counter to the two more intense tones.
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Palette 5:
Mid-tone blues will be popular in the coming months – a timeless colour, they add a touch of fun while being calming. Lulworth Blue is one, which works really with a yellow-orange such as Orangery. A warm off-white such as Joa’s White adds complimentary lightness and an organic touch to the palette.
Soft and cheerful:
Palette 6:
A pastel yellow such as Dorset Cream is a great way to bring yellow into a colour scheme without being too bold. A muted green such as Breakfast Room Green pairs with it well, and the off-white of Slipper Satin balances the two, resulting in a palette that’s happy while being fairly calming and organic.
Palette 7:
An even more subdued way to incorporate yellow into a palette is to use Sudbury Yellow, a dark and muted mustard yellow that we love. Dead Salmon is a warm & soft brown that accentuates the warmth, while White Tie keeps things bright and fresh.
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