As the mercury slowly rises and we emerge from our winter hibernation, it’s time to brighten up our homes to reflect one of the best times of the year – Spring.
While it’s traditionally the time we clean out the cupboards and de-clutter, it’s also a great time to take a look at some of the simplest ways to inject some new colour into your surroundings.
In the bedroom, for instance, one of the easiest (and most cost effective) ways to give your bedroom an instant facelift is with new bed linen. And this season we are spoilt for choice. Here are some of the latest colour trends for Spring 2011 to inspire you…
Pink: But not just any pink. Honeysuckle pink (a bright, almost reddish hue) was voted the colour of the year by Pantone, and, as far as fashion goes, it showed up on miles of spring 2011 runways, from Jil Sander to Valentino to DKNY. This signature pink also loves to pair up with other brights like aqua and orange or offering some bold contrast to more neutral tones like khaki and sand.
Orange: The fashion universe loves orange, and this Spring it’s sprung up in a bushel of juicy hues like a mouth-watering persimmon shade.
Yellow: Yellow is ranged from a warm, buttery tone at Chanel to the palest, prettiest shades of chartreuse at Jason Wu and Proenza. In the spirit of the 70s, modern shades of mustard are emerging as well.
Blue: Truth be told, nothing gets more classic than blue, especially this Spring's offerings. Think a vibrant aqua, a dusty sky blue, and the richest navy. Surprise blue move of the moment: Sky blue was often paired with bright orange and rust to gorgeous effect.
Earth tones: In a sharp contrast to all the spicier hues of spring, the season also welcomed a cool breeze of soothing, earth-coloured tones, from sand to a Santa Fe rusty red.
White: Yes, white is pretty much always a big colour for Spring and Summer.
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