Decor Blue and Terra Cotta in Bedroom

terracotta coloured cabinetsideboard, photography tim young, styling lorraine dawkins

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Shades of globe and sky may exist bold, but this pairing is classic and timeless – and it's perfect for bringing the benefits of the great outdoors into your domicile.

'Blues paired with terracotta shades is a big new trend for 2021,' muses Robert Whitaker, creative and production manager at Claybrook. 'This was a popular look in the 1980s and, every bit with fashion, it's coming back in a large manner.'

Brown and terracotta pigments create an incredibly grounding and stabilising decorating scheme. They help us reconnect with nature, bringing u.s. back down to globe when we're craving stability.

And it's no surprise that cute blue hues remind us of clear skies, brimming with positivity and calm. In our homes, they instil a sense of peace and serenity that's ideal for the spaces where we desire to relax. Pairing them with earthy tones replicates the relationship between state and sky for a look that's balanced and harmonious.

Textures are important too for bringing a scheme to life, too. Ceramics fabricated from bawdy terracotta clays contrast beautifully with ethereal blue glassware that catches the lite. Slubby linens and luxe velvets actually show off the wonderful depth of these colours.

Elliott armchair, Ercol Lugo open display unit, Zadana green carpeting, all Barker & Stonehouse

Barker & Stonehouse

Robert offers the following advice for taking the plunge...

1. Female parent Nature ever knows best, which is why sandy, earthy tones pair so beautifully with sky blues and oceanic shades. They work well in rooms where nosotros crave a connexion with nature – bedrooms and bathrooms especially will benefit from an elemental boost of colour.

Clemmie upholstered headboard, Neptune

Neptune

2. When building a colour scheme, start with ane or two key shades – in this instance, these will exist rich sienna tones. Whatsoever more than this and you adventure hues disappearing into each other. Side by side, bring in a colour counterpoint – this is a brighter, crisper hue that volition help to keep your space fresh.

3. Darker colours can absorb light, but embrace the await by using it in rooms where y'all're aiming to create a mood and add depth. However, if you want to introduce an airy feel into this palette, changing your floor to a paler shade will enhance the sense of space and light.

4. With bold colour choices, information technology's even more important to sample a range of paint. Use painted swatches – these can be pinned up in different light zones and spaces and will give y'all the clearest idea as to how the colour volition interact in your room at different times of the day.

paint swatches earth and blue paint shades

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Colour disharmonism

Don't be afraid to attempt unexpected color combinations. Despite what you may have heard, in that location are no rules when it comes to mixing and matching colours. A stiff color actually pops against softer shades while the matching accessories tie the whole scheme together.

Patrick 2.5 seat sofa in Bahama Cotton wool Matt Velvet, Dahlia footstool in Bahama Cotton Matt Velvet, both Sofa.com

Sofa.com

Layered comfort

When decorating with bold colours, include tonal shades to achieve a relaxed feel. Layering cushions in cinnamon, caramel and pecan helps to soften the contrast and gives a more than lived-in look.

Wodge modular corner sofa, Loaf

Loaf

Plough up the heat

With undertones of carmine and brownish, cinnamon is an incredibly warming shade, making it ideal for balancing industrial-mode interiors and cosying upwards cold spaces.

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Monza extending dining tabular array, Como chair (left), Monza dining chair, Monza bench, Monza shelving unit, all Ercol

Ercol

Down to earth

Textiles are a wonderful mode to experiment with tones and textures. Relaxed linens are just stunning in earthy shades and feel beautifully cocooning in a sleeping accommodation. Layer with cushions and throws that offer a spectrum of indigo shades – this will help add depth to the wait. A gorgeous woollen bedspread brings information technology all together.

Marlow four-poster king-size bed, Painterly cushion, Dash cushion, Done linen pillow cases in Cinnamon, Done linen duvet cover in Cinnamon, Bergstaden throw, all Heal's

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