POP OF COLOUR

Wooden shutters can be an integral part of any colour scheme rather than left neutral. The Traditional Shutter Company calls it ‘colour drenching’ and has delivered pink, cobalt blue and khaki green shutters to date. “Paint the custom-made shutters with the same colour as the woodwork, walls, radiators and doors to create a contemporary look.”

The riot of colour covering our homes extends to wall coverings, a trend that hasn’t escaped Cole & Son with a range of colourful floral wallpapers. See here: Protea Garden from the Ardmore-Jabula Collection.

Don’t be afraid to join the growing trend for more joyful, bold colours and patterns this year. After such a long winter and certainly post-Covid, there is a real shift towards more dynamic, invigorating interiors.

If you’re not feeling too brave, a pop of colour on a vanity unit is easily softened by a Carrara marble worktop. A cast iron radiator in a bold blue or an occasional chair in a vibrant botanical print can really elevate a scheme and bring an injection of playfulness.

A recent commission was for a bespoke headboard in a wonderfully rich burnt orange mohair by Altfield. The rest of the space is muted and calm so this delivers much-needed warmth and personality.

Source: Fraser & Fraser