Unveiling colour palettes of 2024
Exploring design evolution and deep diving into 2024’s colour trends and beyond.
Amidst the excitement surrounding Pantone's Peach Fuzz and Benjamin Moore's Blue Nova as this year's colours, the question arises: how do we translate these vibrant hues into captivating interior design? Join us on a journey into the art and theory of colour in your home, guided by Alix Riding's expertise. Assessing the colour mood for the year, the Japanese concept of 'yugen'—a profound sense of mystery and depth associated with the beauty of nature—inspires a palette grounded in the natural world. From calming neutrals to rich earthy tones and midnight blacks, let's explore the practical application of this colour theory for stylish and harmonious living spaces
Violet Cloud
The experts at Pantone® Color Institute have shared that the trending colours in Spring 2024 will be a blend of nostalgia and transformation, reflecting a positive and free-spirited way of living. The colours will be familiar yet stimulating, allowing us to explore our creative potential and imagine a better future. Interior spaces are all about self-expression, and these colours will bring joy and comfort to our lives as we move forward in this new era.
Drawing inspiration from Pantone’s Pastel Lilac, this versatile shade, Violet Cloud, exudes a gentle and velvety appearance, reminiscent of a fragrant scent. When paired with warm neutral tones and a splash of cheerful yellow shades, this colour palette creates a vibrant and nostalgic ambience that is sure to invigorate and uplift your mood.
Complementary colours
Clay Sombre
Behr’s Cracked Pepper, akin to its namesake seasoning, is a versatile staple. Not a true black, it serves as an approachable transition into darker paint shades, seamlessly adapting to any design style. Sombre Clay, equally adaptable, enhances entire rooms for a striking aesthetic and rejuvenates furniture, breathing new life into living spaces.
"As we step into 2024, the enduring pursuit of comfort and belonging shapes design choices. Life's return to familiar rhythms offers an opportunity to awaken our senses," noted Erika Woelfel, Behr's VP of Color and Creative Services.
Leading paint and home décor company, Behr reveals insights from a study, showcasing a growing American preference for darker tones, especially black, in interior design. This trend, reminiscent of fashion, signifies sophistication, freshness, and comfort in living spaces. The study suggests a shift from a singular style, with consumers embracing an eclectic mix for a personalized aesthetic.
Clay Sombre harmonizes effortlessly with dark woods, khaki greens, and warm neutrals, contributing to a modern yet eclectic look in tune with evolving interior design trends.
Complimentary Colours
Bleu Profond
Discover a world of possibility and unlock your creativity with the power of colour. With Benjamin Moore’s latest Colour of the Year 2024, ‘Blue Nova’ as your guide, this unique mid-tone shade represents a perfect harmony of depth and intrigue, revealing a stunning duality that is both timeless and modern.
Nonetheless, combine this mid-tone blue with a fusion of violet hues, you can experience a captivating range of emotions. Inspired by the mesmerising midnight sky and the formation of a celestial star, Bleu Profond evocative shade creates a captivating and thought-provoking hue which lets your imagination run wild and explore the uncharted depths of the celestial world.
This vibrant hue exudes a lively and dynamic energy that perfectly complements the tranquil, soothing effect of cool, light neutrals. When paired with shades of green, it creates a harmonious and refreshing atmosphere.
Complementary Colours
Apricot Crush
Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the emphasis on developing a hopeful and optimistic outlook towards life. People are now more inclined towards cultivating a positive mindset, which involves focusing on the good in every situation, practicing gratitude, and maintaining a healthy mental attitude. This shift in mindset is seen as a crucial step towards achieving personal growth, happiness, and success.
The Coloro's Colour of the Year, Apricot Crush, is more than just a symbol of beauty, it represents care, connection, and community. Its warm tones also remind us of the nourishing properties found in vitamin and antioxidant-rich oranges and apricots. Bringing a warm luminosity to the home, we turn our attention to a more vivid shade, Apricot Crush, with its soft, sun-bleached quality, easily paired with neutrals and will be suitable for textiles, glass, bath and bedroom products.
The gentle and inviting hues of apricot complement the cool and refreshing tones of light blues in a truly captivating way. Together, they create a harmonious colour palette that evokes a sense of tranquillity and balance.
