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A ccording to Dulux, the colours we should be using to decorate our homes should balance the complex challenges of everyday life. “As life gets faster, now is the time to press pause,” says Rebecca Williamson, senior colour and design expert. “Our homes need to be places where we can turn down the noise, shut the door on the outside world and step into a place that is uniquely ours. Our homes needs to be our sanctuaries… a welcome home.” The brand has taken this theme – of ‘A Welcome Home’ – to encapsulate its Colour of the Year, which is Heart Wood: a warm neutral with a hint of heather. As well as this harmonious palette, which includes cocoa and bolder tones of ink blue and purple, the brand is also forecasting white clay and blush pink tones in its ‘Comforting Home’ collection. There are cool shades of blue and sea-green in its ‘Inviting Home’ range, while the ‘Playful Home’ palette features hues inspired by nature – think: rich and yellowtoned greens working seamlessly alongside golden shades, which combine to create a serene environment. Talking of which, colourists at Benjamin Moore paints, which was founded in the USA in 1883, are also championing a range of colours that will bring grace and character to a home. “Whether complementing its surroundings or contrasting for a stand-out effect, a touch of colour can go a long way in bringing a space to life,” Helen Shaw, marketing director, says. “The calming coloured neutral hue of ‘Excalibur Gray’ is the ideal choice for a bedroom while the delicate yet standout ‘Texas Rose’ pink sits beautifully against the white sanitary-ware of the bathroom.” At Crown Paints, meanwhile, its ‘Bloom’ range of colours, inspired by the soft pinks and muted greens of spring-time, reflect the beauty of an English garden. “Bloom is the romantic token of nature at its most magnificent, with fresh floral tones on a long spectrum, from lively greens to deep-seated pinks and purples,” says Neville Knott, Crown colour consultant. “This collection of colours is a joyful acknowledgement of the promise of summer, where every colourful bloom is layered one over the other.” Argos’s new ‘Serenity’ range of homewares is also inspired by spring. “Serenity is all about capturing the soothing stillness of a spring morning,” says the brand. “Illustrative
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Previous page Dulux’s Heart Wood Home is the brand’s colour of the year Above Benjamin Moore’s Texas Pink and Pleasant Pink, from £20.50 for 0.94L, give subtle colour Below Amtico’s Spacia White Ash flooring adds a fresh touch Bottom Crown’s new metallic colours includes this Rose Gold emulsion, from £18.99 for 1.2L Opposite Furniture and accessories, from £11.99, from the Serenity Living range at Argos
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Metallics are a great way to add warmth to a room, reflecting natural daylight and the light of evening lamps. A block of metallic works well at right angles to a window where the natural light is most effective. Metallic emulsion works well next to a flat matt paint where the sheen is well highlighted.
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Condor bed, £239.99, and Alana shell back chair, £129.99, both from Argos
watercolours and light mirrored surfaces create a sanctuary from the rush of the modern world. Hushed pastel hues of rose and mint are accented with inky blues and metallic references. The tranquillity of nature is brought to your home through glazed ceramics, natural linens and marble tones, making an understated haven for relaxation.” Continuing the subtle approach to colour, look to the flooring in your home as a simple way of lifting a room’s scheme. Kelly Alders, senior product designer at Amtico, agrees: “We will be looking at lighter, fresher colour tones in 2018, driven by an increasing interest in well-being. We want healthier environments that make us happy and CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
We want healthier environments that make us happy and there’s a trend for softer, more muted colour palettes
there’s a trend for softer, more muted colour palettes, avoiding aggressive colours.” Meanwhile, channelling Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2018 – which has been named as Ultra Violet – is heritage carpet brand Brintons. “For 2018, purple and the spectrum that Pantone’s ‘Ultra Violet’ encompasses will be a key theme,” says Natalie Littlehales, consumer marketing manager. “It is both a warm and cool tone, depending on the rest of your interior scheme. Pair with ochres and warm oranges for warmth, or with greys for a cooler décor.” From ‘eggplant’ velvet cushions to regal violet bedframes, there’s a whole host of pieces which reflect the purple trend at Furniture Village. Malcolm Walker, director of
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Although I love embracing dark walls, for me, matte black works particularly well when seen on individual products such as a lamp base, mirror or a statement shower screen buying, gives his take on the colour: “Carrying connotations of royalty and wealth, this rich and uplifting hue will brighten any room. For those who love to make a statement, this bold shade can be paired with other jewel tones to create an opulent scheme. If you’re looking to create something a little softer, try introducing complementary hues alongside it such as heather, lavender and aubergine.” While purple is the leading colour for 2018, when it comes to bolder schemes, other shades – such as bright teal, fiery red and matte black – are also emerging as modern hues to consider. Whether it is My Furniture’s mid-century inspired Ravello Dining Table, with its teal velvet chairs, or one of the stand-alone tubs from the Albion Bath Company, which are available in a range of colours – all you need is just one eye-catching piece to add a touch of drama. Rebecca Hughes, MD of Rebecca Hughes Interiors, a London-based luxury design
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studio, puts her money on inky blues or matte black – which is surprisingly more adaptable than many think: “Although I love embracing dark walls, for me, matte black works particularly well when seen on individual products such as a lamp base, mirror or even a statement Crittal shower screen. I particularly like the use of matteblack sanitary-ware, where taps or marble vanity tops become a strong feature. Mix the colour up with dusky pink tones, soft greys and copper accents so it doesn’t look too austere.” Wallpapers are also another creative way of incorporating a pop of colour to a room. Graham & Brown’s new collaboration with Hemingway Design includes the Terrazzo wallpaper, inspired by the luxury flooring of an Italian palazzo, and Dots wallpaper, a playful graphic pattern in complementary pastel shades, while 1838 Wallcoverings is predicting a lean towards the glorious shades
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Top Dots Wallpaper, £50 per roll, is by Hemingway Design for Graham & Brown Above Create a touch of drama with Albion Bath’s Etruscan Bath Opposite Gold and jewel tones create a glamourous bedroom, with furniture and accessories from Marks & Spencer
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S TO C K I S TS . 1838 Wallcoverings 01254 397631 1838wallcoverings.com
Benjamin Moore 01753 575756 benjaminmoorepaint.co.uk
Furniture Village 0800 804 8879 furniturevillage.co.uk
The Albion Bath Company 01255 831605 albionbathco.com
Brintons 0800 505 055, brintons.co.uk
Graham & Brown 0808 168 3795 grahambrown.com
Crown crownpaints.co.uk
Made.com 03442 571 888, made.com
DFS 0333 999 9777 dfs.co.uk
My Furniture 0845 309 6356 my-furniture.com
Dulux dulux.co.uk
Rebecca Hughes Interiors rebeccahughesinteriors.com
Amtico 0121 745 0800 amtico.com Argos 0345 640 2020 argos.co.uk
The Gower Armchair in Damson, £899, from DFS
of nature – think berry, invigorating green and earthy sand tones. Finally, at Made.com, it’s all about rich, earthy shades such as burnt orange and cactus, matched with vibrant hues such as peacock blue, tomato reds and ochre. They will “inject fun, wit and warmth”, which British designer, Steuart Padwick, one of Made.com’s first designers, sees as being a key component in 2018 design. Allegra Hicks, a Made.com designer recognised globally for her work creating beautifully vivid textiles and prints, explains that she is particularly excited about “the combination of different textures and cold and warm colours together, such as olive and turquoise.” n
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PURPLE LOVE. D F S D E S I G N D I R E C TO R P H I L I P WAT K I N C H O O S E S H I S TO P T H R E E P U R P L E H U E D P R O D U C TS THE BAILEY WOOL ARMCHAIR IN LAVENDER, £ Available in wool or velvet, this chair is traditionally inspired and elegantly styled with beautiful button detailing. THE GOWER ARMCHAIR IN DAMSON, £ This classic design gets a dramatic purple velvet update to combine comfort with a touch of chic. THE LAZE LARGE SOFA IN HERRINGBONE PURPLE, £ The DFS Laze from the Capsule Collection gives a curvy retro look that will work for years to come.
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DISTRESSED EDGE CUSHION
£25, marksandspencer.com
BERRY ILARIA PENDANT SHADE
£29, made.com
PINK AND SAGE GREEN ROSA PENDANT
from £96, urbancottageindustries.com
Edition loves.
DIZZY WONDERS CLOCK
£30, artwow.co
PHOEBE VELVET BEDROOM CHAIR
£230, sweetpeaandwillow.com PARISIENNE FILIPPE BROWN PORCELAIN TILE
£78 per m2, sacw.co.uk
CLARA ESPRESSO CUP
£8, oliverbonas.com
GREEN TICKING STRIPE VASE
£12, sainsburys.co.uk GIANT RECYCLED BOTTLE VASE
£75, furniturevillage.co.uk
DOUBLE CLOTH TASSEL THROW
£50, monsoon.co.uk
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A ccording to Dulux, the colours we should be using to decorate our homes should balance the complex challenges of everyday life. “As life gets faster, now is the time to press pause,” says Rebecca Williamson, senior colour and design expert. “Our homes need to be places where we can turn down the noise, shut the door on the outside world and step into a place that is uniquely ours. Our homes needs to be our sanctuaries… a welcome home.” The brand has taken this theme – of ‘A Welcome Home’ – to encapsulate its Colour of the Year, which is Heart Wood: a warm neutral with a hint of heather. As well as this harmonious palette, which includes cocoa and bolder tones of ink blue and purple, the brand is also forecasting white clay and blush pink tones in its ‘Comforting Home’ collection. There are cool shades of blue and sea-green in its ‘Inviting Home’ range, while the ‘Playful Home’ palette features hues inspired by nature – think: rich and yellowtoned greens working seamlessly alongside golden shades, which combine to create a serene environment. Talking of which, colourists at Benjamin Moore paints, which was founded in the USA in 1883, are also championing a range of colours that will bring grace and character to a home. “Whether complementing its surroundings or contrasting for a stand-out effect, a touch of colour can go a long way in bringing a space to life,” Helen Shaw, marketing director, says. “The calming coloured neutral hue of ‘Excalibur Gray’ is the ideal choice for a bedroom while the delicate yet standout ‘Texas Rose’ pink sits beautifully against the white sanitary-ware of the bathroom.” At Crown Paints, meanwhile, its ‘Bloom’ range of colours, inspired by the soft pinks and muted greens of spring-time, reflect the beauty of an English garden. “Bloom is the romantic token of nature at its most magnificent, with fresh floral tones on a long spectrum, from lively greens to deep-seated pinks and purples,” says Neville Knott, Crown colour consultant. “This collection of colours is a joyful acknowledgement of the promise of summer, where every colourful bloom is layered one over the other.” Argos’s new ‘Serenity’ range of homewares is also inspired by spring. “Serenity is all about capturing the soothing stillness of a spring morning,” says the brand. “Illustrative
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Previous page Dulux’s Heart Wood Home is the brand’s colour of the year Above Benjamin Moore’s Texas Pink and Pleasant Pink, from £20.50 for 0.94L, give subtle colour Below Amtico’s Spacia White Ash flooring adds a fresh touch Bottom Crown’s new metallic colours includes this Rose Gold emulsion, from £18.99 for 1.2L Opposite Furniture and accessories, from £11.99, from the Serenity Living range at Argos
F E B R U A R Y 2 018 | C A M B R I D G E E D I T I O N
METALLIC MOOD. L I SA M I L L E R , F R O M T H E C R OW N DESIGN STUDIO, REVEALS THE NEW M E TA L L I C T R E N D
Metallics are a great way to add warmth to a room, reflecting natural daylight and the light of evening lamps. A block of metallic works well at right angles to a window where the natural light is most effective. Metallic emulsion works well next to a flat matt paint where the sheen is well highlighted.
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Condor bed, £239.99, and Alana shell back chair, £129.99, both from Argos
watercolours and light mirrored surfaces create a sanctuary from the rush of the modern world. Hushed pastel hues of rose and mint are accented with inky blues and metallic references. The tranquillity of nature is brought to your home through glazed ceramics, natural linens and marble tones, making an understated haven for relaxation.” Continuing the subtle approach to colour, look to the flooring in your home as a simple way of lifting a room’s scheme. Kelly Alders, senior product designer at Amtico, agrees: “We will be looking at lighter, fresher colour tones in 2018, driven by an increasing interest in well-being. We want healthier environments that make us happy and CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
We want healthier environments that make us happy and there’s a trend for softer, more muted colour palettes
there’s a trend for softer, more muted colour palettes, avoiding aggressive colours.” Meanwhile, channelling Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2018 – which has been named as Ultra Violet – is heritage carpet brand Brintons. “For 2018, purple and the spectrum that Pantone’s ‘Ultra Violet’ encompasses will be a key theme,” says Natalie Littlehales, consumer marketing manager. “It is both a warm and cool tone, depending on the rest of your interior scheme. Pair with ochres and warm oranges for warmth, or with greys for a cooler décor.” From ‘eggplant’ velvet cushions to regal violet bedframes, there’s a whole host of pieces which reflect the purple trend at Furniture Village. Malcolm Walker, director of
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Although I love embracing dark walls, for me, matte black works particularly well when seen on individual products such as a lamp base, mirror or a statement shower screen buying, gives his take on the colour: “Carrying connotations of royalty and wealth, this rich and uplifting hue will brighten any room. For those who love to make a statement, this bold shade can be paired with other jewel tones to create an opulent scheme. If you’re looking to create something a little softer, try introducing complementary hues alongside it such as heather, lavender and aubergine.” While purple is the leading colour for 2018, when it comes to bolder schemes, other shades – such as bright teal, fiery red and matte black – are also emerging as modern hues to consider. Whether it is My Furniture’s mid-century inspired Ravello Dining Table, with its teal velvet chairs, or one of the stand-alone tubs from the Albion Bath Company, which are available in a range of colours – all you need is just one eye-catching piece to add a touch of drama. Rebecca Hughes, MD of Rebecca Hughes Interiors, a London-based luxury design
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studio, puts her money on inky blues or matte black – which is surprisingly more adaptable than many think: “Although I love embracing dark walls, for me, matte black works particularly well when seen on individual products such as a lamp base, mirror or even a statement Crittal shower screen. I particularly like the use of matteblack sanitary-ware, where taps or marble vanity tops become a strong feature. Mix the colour up with dusky pink tones, soft greys and copper accents so it doesn’t look too austere.” Wallpapers are also another creative way of incorporating a pop of colour to a room. Graham & Brown’s new collaboration with Hemingway Design includes the Terrazzo wallpaper, inspired by the luxury flooring of an Italian palazzo, and Dots wallpaper, a playful graphic pattern in complementary pastel shades, while 1838 Wallcoverings is predicting a lean towards the glorious shades
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Top Dots Wallpaper, £50 per roll, is by Hemingway Design for Graham & Brown Above Create a touch of drama with Albion Bath’s Etruscan Bath Opposite Gold and jewel tones create a glamourous bedroom, with furniture and accessories from Marks & Spencer
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S TO C K I S TS . 1838 Wallcoverings 01254 397631 1838wallcoverings.com
Benjamin Moore 01753 575756 benjaminmoorepaint.co.uk
Furniture Village 0800 804 8879 furniturevillage.co.uk
The Albion Bath Company 01255 831605 albionbathco.com
Brintons 0800 505 055, brintons.co.uk
Graham & Brown 0808 168 3795 grahambrown.com
Crown crownpaints.co.uk
Made.com 03442 571 888, made.com
DFS 0333 999 9777 dfs.co.uk
My Furniture 0845 309 6356 my-furniture.com
Dulux dulux.co.uk
Rebecca Hughes Interiors rebeccahughesinteriors.com
Amtico 0121 745 0800 amtico.com Argos 0345 640 2020 argos.co.uk
The Gower Armchair in Damson, £899, from DFS
of nature – think berry, invigorating green and earthy sand tones. Finally, at Made.com, it’s all about rich, earthy shades such as burnt orange and cactus, matched with vibrant hues such as peacock blue, tomato reds and ochre. They will “inject fun, wit and warmth”, which British designer, Steuart Padwick, one of Made.com’s first designers, sees as being a key component in 2018 design. Allegra Hicks, a Made.com designer recognised globally for her work creating beautifully vivid textiles and prints, explains that she is particularly excited about “the combination of different textures and cold and warm colours together, such as olive and turquoise.” n
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PURPLE LOVE. D F S D E S I G N D I R E C TO R P H I L I P WAT K I N C H O O S E S H I S TO P T H R E E P U R P L E H U E D P R O D U C TS THE BAILEY WOOL ARMCHAIR IN LAVENDER, £ Available in wool or velvet, this chair is traditionally inspired and elegantly styled with beautiful button detailing. THE GOWER ARMCHAIR IN DAMSON, £ This classic design gets a dramatic purple velvet update to combine comfort with a touch of chic. THE LAZE LARGE SOFA IN HERRINGBONE PURPLE, £ The DFS Laze from the Capsule Collection gives a curvy retro look that will work for years to come.
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INTERIORS
DISTRESSED EDGE CUSHION
£25, marksandspencer.com
BERRY ILARIA PENDANT SHADE
£29, made.com
PINK AND SAGE GREEN ROSA PENDANT
from £96, urbancottageindustries.com
Edition loves.
DIZZY WONDERS CLOCK
£30, artwow.co
PHOEBE VELVET BEDROOM CHAIR
£230, sweetpeaandwillow.com PARISIENNE FILIPPE BROWN PORCELAIN TILE
£78 per m2, sacw.co.uk
CLARA ESPRESSO CUP
£8, oliverbonas.com
GREEN TICKING STRIPE VASE
£12, sainsburys.co.uk GIANT RECYCLED BOTTLE VASE
£75, furniturevillage.co.uk
DOUBLE CLOTH TASSEL THROW
£50, monsoon.co.uk
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