Interior Design Trends: Colour Combinations 2011-2012

If you are redecorating your home this year, you will be interested to hear that trends in colour combinations this year allow you a lot of creative freedom.

Depending on your personal taste, you may find some inspiration in the revelation that this year there it is desirable to combine neon, fluorescent, bright and lurid tones with neutral shades such as white and grey to soften their visual impact. Combinations such as bright yellow with a smattering of turquoise (softened with neutral whites and blacks), or rich ultramarine balanced with grey and white, will ensure that your home has a striking contemporary appearance without overpowering your guests.

Another style of interior colouration that remains popular this year is the Romantic style. To achieve this look, you need to combine pale shades of pink and gold with various textiles (mainly white) featuring floral designs. Complete the effect with veil drapes and curtains, elegant paintings of natural scenes and tasteful flower vases. This style of design has the advantage that it is unlikely to be outdated in the near future – the Romantic look is timeless.

If you have access to a particularly interesting item or set of furniture, such as an unusual collection of l shaped sofas or a commanding mahogany armchair, you can make the most of it by designing a colour scheme that will accentuate it. For example, if the item is made of dark wood, you can draw attention towards it by decorating the rest of the room in a pale green – but be careful to balance the darkness of the wood with something brighter or you run the risk of making your home seem dingy.

Above all, make sure that any furnishings you buy when designing your interior are of a high quality. Purchase them from a reputable retailer such as fashionforhome.co.uk or you might regret it when the signs of wear appear all too quickly.