INTERIORS EMBRACE THE DARK SIDE
For drama without brightness, think dark and stormy. Discussing her love of dark colours with Farrow & Ball recently, singer-songwriter Cerys Matthew described deep green as a ‘neutraliser’ colour evoking forests and canopies which “allows you to hide from the frantic, human-made world.” Combatting any criticisms that dark shades could appear gloomy and depressing, Cerys noted how their deepness contains a peaceful quality. And here’s Grace King: “Colour has the ability to evoke strong emotion, and its appearance can vary dramatically depending on light levels and other colours used in the space. When working with smaller, darker spaces such as snugs there can be a temptation to use light and bright tones, but I would suggest leaning in to the darkness with moody, rich colours, combined with warm, textural textiles to create a cosy and cocooning space.”
“Lean in to the darkness with moody, rich colours to create a cosy and cocooning space” Divine Savages Sunset Faunication wallpaper. For dramatic effect use similar colours for the woodwork – the closer the match, the stronger the impact
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