Jewel tones take on a new meaning after years of home décor in a natural earthy direction. Lively ocean blue, emerald green, Indian red, and fuchsia pink color schemes, we’re finally letting some color back into our homes. The 2018 Interior Designers Guild predicts that colors that energize your interiors and jewel tones will prevail.
Colors that transform your soul, warm and exotic bold tones: distressed turquoise blues that recall the freshness and tranquility of the oceans, energize a space. Vibrant, vivid, radiant, lush emerald greens, a color of elegant beauty that enhances our sense of well-being. and harmony. Remember to strive for balance with deep coral red, the warm Indian pink that transforms a room from a dull box into an exotic, rich and stunning home you’ll never want to leave.
An Indian door in distressed teal, an antique closet with turquoise doors, a vibrant green cabinet hammered with brass, the color spectrum of jewel tones, specifically deep sea green, ocean blue and dark coral red make a home warm, cozy and mixed. well with other colors and neutral tones.
Deep, dark tones don’t have to dominate your decor, jewel tones can work for you, whether your style is bright and bold, or you’re a neutral and earthy designer. Eggshell walls with a vibrant turquoise door add stunning definition to your living room. A TV console made of old teak doors and sea green brass medallions with an ivory lace bedspread plays up the romance of Beethoven in the background.
Incorporate rich, lush colors in a more sophisticated and understated way by focusing on classic vintage furniture and accessories such as console dressers, TV cabinets, antique armoires, chest tables, benches, dining tables with antique doors in colors that add meaning and vibrancy .
Kitchen cabinets in shades of deep red with old Indian paint telling stories of kings and queens bring a splash of color and add the quintessential interest. An old, weathered doorway dining table from Jaipur lined with white chairs gives it added country charm. Play with a simple console or sideboard in neutral tones, be casually chic, understated elegance is key. A rustic antique brown Haveli arch or bench in an otherwise quiet space can be visually stunning.
Vintage beaded Indian banjara patchwork throw pillows or Tree of Life hand-carved wall sculptures create an alluring look and bring the zen element to your living room, contrasting well with neutral walls. A jewel-toned bathroom vanity vanity looks fresh, unexpected, and absolutely stunningly spectacular.
Pashmina bedspreads, colorful carved kamasutra headboards, antique bead wall hangings, accent pillows, and even sheer window treatments are all great opportunities for the bedroom with bold jewel tones that you might not use in other parts of the house. The master bedroom is your sanctuary, so use a sun-worn old Jaipur green door as a headboard with dark wood nightstands tossed against the sandy ivory walls. Create a visually splendid interior that heals and vibrates with your energy.