Continuing the theme of vibrant, happy colour, we thought we would share some of our favourite ways to arrange vignettes or set up rooms using colour as the main ingredient. It’s a simple and easy way tounify items for a successful display. Colour is a great starting point and one way to apply it is to create an analogous (using colours that are beside each other on the colour wheel) scheme. We created this desk vignette using greens and blues.
On a larger scale, an analogous colour scheme can also be a great way to add visual punch to any room. We love these examples found in our favourite design magazines.
{Top image from Elle Decor. Image on the left from House Beautiful and the right from Marie Claire Maison.}
If you’re not feeling too analogous, why not try a contrasting colour combination? We will always love aqua and red together. The results are always fantastic with minimal effort! So we switched up our desk vignette and added a bit of whimsy with the sock monkey softie. We are always on the lookout for vintage books with pretty covers, (as designers, we think it’s okay to judge a book by it’s cover) they are not only nice to look at, they’re can be inexpensive and switched up easily.
We also love these examples of contrasting colour schemes.
{ All images from LivingEtc. }
Another option would be to take the analogous treatment a step further, and really wow with a monochromatic scheme. Here are two examples of blue, one extreme and one subtle, that result in high impact decor.
{ Both images from LivingEtc. }
In the dead of winter, it’s nice to see a pop of colour here and there. It’s so amazing at how seeing a bit of colour somewhere can instantly change your mood. Even just putting out a vase of fresh flowers will brighten someone’s day! And by adding some colour to your surroundings, even in the smallest of spaces, is a great way to usher in spring!