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Imagine that your challenge is to renovate the living room of a demanding client who wants a sophisticated and contemporary area that also captures summer's freshness and energy. Upon entering the space, natural light floods the room through large windows. You can feel the potential to transform this space with a well-chosen colour palette. The task is clear: create a space that impresses with its aesthetics and offers a feeling of renewal and tranquility, evoking the most vibrant season of the year.
This article explores how to select and implement summer colour palettes that bring freshness and elegance to modern interiors, enhancing contemporary design with innovation.
Summer colours have the power to metamorphose interiors, infusing them with an air of lightness and refinement that is both invigorating and inviting. The selection of the right colours in interior design is not just a matter of aesthetics; it's a strategic move to craft spaces that encapsulate the essence of the season and mirror the latest trends in summer colour palettes.
Colours play a vital role in interior decoration, directly influencing how we perceive and feel the spaces around us. In interior design, the choice of colours is not merely aesthetic; it is a powerful tool that can completely transform the area, affecting your clients' mood, productivity, and well-being.
The colour palette chosen for a space can create a feeling of spaciousness, coziness, energy, or tranquility. For example, neutral tones like white and beige, or pastel tones, can make a space feel larger and more open, while darker shades like navy blue or anthracite gray can add a sense of mystery and intimacy to an ample space.
Colours are not just visual elements; they are emotional triggers. Blue and green hues often evoke feelings of tranquility, making them perfect for bedrooms and relaxation areas. On the other hand, vibrant colours like yellow and orange can inject energy into a space, making them ideal for communal areas such as living rooms and kitchens.
Each year, colour trends evolve and are influenced by various factors such as fashion, culture, and global events. This summer of 2024 colour trends are focused on palettes that combine freshness and innovation with a strong inspiration from nature and the search for a balance between innovation and comfort.
1. Serene Blue
Blue is a classic colour that never goes out of style. But in 2024, the trend for summer is a serene blue, inspired by clear skies and calm sea waters. This tone brings peace and tranquility, making it ideal for creating relaxing and fresh spaces. It can be combined with crisp whites for a clean, contemporary look or with sand and beige tones for a more natural and welcoming room.
2. Emerald green
Emerald green is another prominent colour, evoking the richness and vitality of forests and bringing nature indoors. This deep, luxurious tone can add freshness and renewal to any space. It is perfect for highlighting specific areas or on striking furniture, such as the Douro bench from ALMA de LUCE.
3. Soft Yellow
Soft yellow, reminiscent of the sun's rays at dawn, is an excellent choice for bringing warmth and joy to the interior. This tone can be used to create a focal point in a room, like the Rusak sofa from ALMA de LUCE, or add a touch of colour without overwhelming the space. It works well in combination with neutral grays and whites, offering a soft, elegant contrast.
4. Warm Neutrals
Neutrals continue to be a strong trend, with terracotta, taupe, and soft brown dominating summer colour palettes. These tones are characterized by their versatility and can be used to create a neutral base that allows other colours to stand out. They are ideal for warm and inviting areas that exude comfort and stability.
5. Living Coral
Living coral is a vibrant and cheerful colour that adds energy and dynamism to any space. It is perfect for adding a touch of boldness and modernity.
Choosing the ideal summer colour palette involves more than just selecting pretty tones; It's about finding combinations that offer freshness and elegance, creating a harmonious and attractive space. Here are 5 tips for combining colours effectively:
1. Choose a main colour
Start by selecting a primary colour that will serve as the base of your palette. This colour should evoke freshness and sophistication, such as a serene blue, emerald green, or terracotta.
2. Add complementary colours
Choose two or three complementary colours that harmonize well with the primary colour. Complementary colours are those that are opposite each other on the colour wheel, such as blue and orange, or green and red. These colours can be used on decorative pieces, furniture, or other elements to create a balanced colour scheme.
3. Use neutral tones
Neutrals are essential to balance vibrant color palettes. Use shades of white, gray, and beige to soften the room and allow the primary colors to stand out without overwhelming the space. For instance, the Antelope Canyon Sofa from ALMA de LUCE will perfectly match any vibrant color palette.
4. Try diversifying textures and materials
Combining different fabrics, textures, and materials can add depth and visual interest. For example, consider using natural fabrics, like linen and cotton, and materials, such as wood or marble, like the Ginkgo side table from ALMA de LUCE, to complement your color choices.
5. Get inspired by nature
Nature is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for choosing colour palettes. Natural tones are intrinsically harmonious and evoke a feeling of calm and well-being. You can choose from beach colour palettes (shades of blue, sand, and white to create a relaxing coastal area), forest colour palettes (deep greens, earthy browns, and touches of yellow), or a sunset palette (warm oranges, soft pinks, or touches of purple).
These are some practical suggestions for applying summer colours to different spaces, making them fresh, elegant, and full of life:
Think of a refreshing sea breeze and opt for shades of blue and white. Use a sofa predominantly in shades of blue and keep the walls and other furniture white. The result? A bright and serene room.
If you want to bring nature into the living room, use emerald green in plants or accessories, combining it with furniture in shades of brown, like the Goathi coffee table from ALMA de LUCE. This combination guarantees luxury and comfort.
Brighten your client's meals with soft yellow. Tablecloths, dishes, or even decorative pieces can be in this tone, while walls and furniture stand out in shades of white to maintain lightness.
On the other hand, you can choose to modernize the room with gray and green, paint the walls light gray, and add green details to plants or chairs. This duo is perfect for a contemporary-style room.
Serene blue, whether in sheets or curtains, creates a peaceful haven. If, on the other hand, you prefer to add a touch of romance and tranquility, opt for lavender for the details in combination with neutrals such as white or gray. This will achieve a calming effect, ideal for the bedroom.
In the home office area, stimulate your customers' creativity with green. Paint one wall a soft green and combine it with white in the rest of the space.
Blue is always a good option in workspaces. Stay focused with serene blue, whether in accessories, furniture, or walls. The combination of serene blue and gray helps you stay calm and focused.
Adopting summer colour palettes in your projects allows you to revitalize the area and provide a feeling of freshness, modernity, and sophistication. Take advantage of this time of year to innovate and give your projects a different touch, creating spaces that guarantee comfort and inspiration.
Are you ready to start exploring Summer colours in your projects? See some inspirations on ALMA de LUCE's Pinterest that best suit your needs, your tastes, or your client's desires. We will also help you to create exclusive and current projects that win over your customers!
