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‘Natureal’
colour Colour charts that embrace the colours of nature, and create comfort.
Modern colour trends are full of warm splashes, nature-toned depth, have vintage appeal or depict bold contrasting graphics. And there is an extensive range to suit any taste. However, there are broad earthier tones hitting the colour charts that embrace the colours of nature, with multiple shades of greens, rich earthy browns, enveloping cool blues, vibrant yellows, soft greys and whites. It’s refreshing and gives home occupants a chance to refocus living spaces: to look away from the buildings and houses around, to ignore the hundreds of vehicles on our roads and the noise of modern life by focusing inwards: equipping our inner sanctuary in nature’s selection. Being in a room styled in
natures natural colour palette gives the occupant a chance to relax. To look deeper into the forest, along the hillsides/ mountains, search the ocean off to the horizon, scour the beaches and to reach for the quiet of nature. The colours can also be matched with nature-feel textured wallpapers offering designs in woven fabrics, stone, plaster or concrete effects in a myriad of colour palettes. By embracing these colours of nature, and creating comforting interior environments, people can reconnect with their natural roots. Those warm greens and deep browns bring about a calming effect often forgotten, or pushed aside in fast-paced life. Other modern concepts include
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creating 3D effect feature walls using modern techniques. Earthy colours are also positive and Feng Shui rich. Earth colour tones include those earthy/sandy colours of beige and light yellow which help maintain health and inner balance. Metal colour tones in gray and white help sustain the calm energy or crisp clarity, and eliminate distractions. Water colours of blues and blacks bring refreshing energy of calm, ease, purity and freshness. The water colours are also ancient symbols of abundance. Wood colours in brown and green bring energy of vibrant health, vitality and growth. It is also an expression of abundance. The fire colour – red – signifies richness and luxury and draws
the energy of joy and excitement. It can also invigorate sexual desire. However, over-use can create restlessness, bursts of anger and over-stimulation, so use with caution. However, in whatever living space you are looking to generate peace or reflection, the modern earth colours will fit. Teamed up with other natural materials such as wooden furniture or accessories in stone, or plants and books, will help generate calm with a positive lifestyle effect. The space can allow occupants the chance to be cocooned away from the hustle and bustle of busy life with its gadgets, technologies and general noise to refocus on what is important in life: even if it’s only temporary.