Green and Blue Colour Combination

Green and Blue Colour Combination

Top Ways to Emulate This Trend in the Home

Have you ever heard the saying “blue and green should never be seen”? Well this article aims to prove that saying wrong once and for all.When picking colour combinations for the home one of the ways you can do so is via using the colour wheel.

It’s recommended that you either go for opposite colours or those that are next to each other. Well, blue and green happen to be placed next to one and other, and if you select the right shades this colour combination can be a winning one.



Citron and Indigo.

Citron and indigo balance each other out perfectly. It is usually very difficult to incorporate a vibrant and zesty colour with a deep and intriguing one, yet citron and indigo breaks all of the rules. The citron adds the energy and electricity, whilst the indigo brings in the class and sophistication. It is always better to stick to dark accessories when working this colour combination otherwise the indigo will appear too isolated.

Lime and Turquoise.

Lime and turquoise has long been a popular colour combination for those who have a taste for the bold and the slightly eccentric. This colour scheme is refreshing, energising, and full of life. This colour combination is ideal for rooms whereby inspiration and energy are core qualities, such as office spaces and kitchens.

Kelly Green and Blue.

This colour combination is great for those who are looking to add some colour to a traditional style of room. These shades work beautifully when placed against rustic wood furniture pieces. They allude to elements of nature and can create an excellent earthy feel.

Play With Colour Ratios .

And last but not least, this tip can be used for all colour combinations. You don’t need to try and create an even ratio of 50:50 in regards to blue to green. You can use one colour as the dominating force and the other to add more personality through limiting its use. The use of alternate colour chairs in this picture is a great touch.
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Top Ways to Emulate This Trend in the Home

Top Ways to Emulate This Trend in the Home

Ramus M1 table by Il Hoon Roh

It’s time to let your wild side out as African influences are a hot interior trend for 2013. The exotic trend is one that can bring luxury and warmth to any home. With carefully selected accessories, animal skin imitations, and carved dark wood – creating an African themed room is not as difficult as you may imagine.

African Wall Masks.

Feature walls are very much in fashion at the moment. African wall masks present an unusual, intriguing, and stunning way of creating a feature wall. Each mask is filled with character and you can’t deny that they are truly captivating.

Animal Print.

One of the easiest ways to add an African vibe to your room is to incorporate an animal print. Buying printed cushions or going for an animal print rug are both effective, cost efficient and simple methods of doing so.

Leopard and zebra print have been highly popular in the world of fashion and interiors over the past few years and thus you should have no trouble buying furniture or accessories in these patterns. Nevertheless, if you wish to go for something slightly different form the norm then giraffe prints and tiger prints are great options.

Headdress.

As mentioned in the introduction, carefully selected accessories are essential when emulating an African vibe. A headdress is definitely one of these. The one in the image above was worn by the Malian Bambara people of Northwest Africa. Be mindful to ensure that the headdress you purchase is one that is of African descent and not an Indian tribal headdress.

One Pop of Colour.

When emulating an African vibe in any room your base colour should always be brown. However, if you wish to add a contemporary twist to your interior then incorporate one slice of vibrant colour. In the image above you can see how a splash of bright yellow really brings the rest of the room alive – it brings out the intricate carvings of the African wall masks fantastically. You don’t have to go for something as stark as the yellow in this picture. A luscious big green plant can add colour and liveliness in a more tamed manner.

Kuba Cloth.

Kuba cloth relates to the stunning textile you see used in the cushions on the picture above. The Kuba people of Zaire use the cloth for ceremonial occasions, yet you will obviously be using it for the purpose of style. And what’s great about Kuba cloth is the fact that the raffia palm leaves used are typically woven in geometrical patterns – another popular trend for 2013.
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