Bold Blues Dubbed the new neutral, blue is making waves
in our homes once again. Gabrielle Fagan reveals how to take the plunge.
WRITTEN BY GABRIELLE FAGAN G
et ready to banish the bland and boring. White and grey have a rival on
the decor block, as blue is emerging as the new neutral for 2019. Used as a rich backdrop, blue allows other colours to sing, and is a brilliant choice if you’re looking for a bit of a spring shake-up indoors, or simply want to liſt the mood with ‘pops’ of colour. And like green, blue taps into our love of nature-inspired decor - we are, aſter all, called the ‘Blue Planet’. Plunge into deep shades reminiscent of stormy oceans, brighten the outlook with sunny- sky hues, or flirt with subtle, moody tones. If you need more encouragement to dabble with blues, science categorises blue as a ‘cool’ colour, which studies have found can create a calming and tranquil atmosphere, and even help lower blood pressure and heart rate. So there you have it - conjure a cool decor update and a serene space all at once.
SUPER NATURAL ”We live on a blue planet and are immersed in [this colour] every day, from the blue of the sky to the endless blue oceans, so it’s no wonder that blue is the world’s favourite colour,” declares Dulux creative director, Marianne Shillingford. “Historically, blue was an elusive and difficult colour to create in pigment and dyes with any vibrancy, and so early forms of it were originally highly expensive and highly prized. “But it’s probably the familiarity and reliability of blue that accounts for its popularity. Aſter all, 35% of the world’s population wear some form of blue denim every day, and it’s a colour that seems to work for everyone. It connects us somehow fundamentally with the planet we live on. “
“IF YOU USE THESE ROOMS PREDOMINANTLY
IN THE EVENING AND ADD LAYERED LIGHTING IN TABLE AND FLOOR LAMPS.”
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