Sage Green To Biophilic: 7 Must-Have Colours & Patterns For The Summer
Sage Green
This shade of sage skilfully combines the earthy mood with a subtle, soft appeal. This colour can’t help, but put one at ease. It exudes the feeling of being at peace, balance, and harmony. American paint manufacturer Benjamin Moore & Co., has called the shade “October Mist’’ as the ‘2022 Colour of the Year’. And, we can’t argue with experts. This colour is best enhanced with botanical themes and the use of house plants to provide the ultimate tranquil and immersive experience.
LBB Pro-Tip: Check out this list of sage green home decor products you can buy online.
Mustard Yellow
Babouche – the latest pick of the year! It is a happy, zingy and cheerful yellow that gets its name from the distinctive colour of the leather slippers worn by men in Morocco. Colour your walls with Babouche and see your home transformed into a warm cocoon of joy and wellness. If you are not yet up to painting your walls Babouche, bring in the magic and warmth with accent pieces like the placemats and napkins on your dining table to full curtains reflecting the warm light from outdoors or simply throw cushions on your sofas.
LBB Picks: The Yellow Dwelling Set Of 3 Cushion Covers, One O Eight Knots Hand-Knotted Cushion Cover, and to splurge on this Kaahira Hammock Swing Chair
Dusky Blue
This is an absolute classic! It works best with décor of shades of the same colour to provide depth. A sprinkle of pearl white, yellow and gold are good enhancers. The colour, blue, symbolise calm and restful notions and works best in your bedrooms and study. Their use invokes the same feeling. A great theme that lends a stress-relieving ambience to your haven.
LBB Pro-Tip: Check out this list on how to add more colour to your home
LBB Picks: Glimpse Homes Blue Pomegranate Showpiece, and Juhi Malhotra Blue & Orange Trivet
Earthy Tones
The earthy tones of beige, warm grey, cream, ivory and fawn are making a comeback. Opt for natural materials such as linen and cotton to seamlessly blend this colour into your space. This colour palette is timeless and fits with any style of decor, so you cannot go wrong here. These tones could be used on larger surfaces such as wall paint, curtain fabrics, upholstery fabric or large storage pieces. These colours can be used as-is or for dimension can be paired with pops of complimenting tones like sage green.
LBB Pro-Tip: Check out this list on ways you can bring earthy tones into your home
Biophilic Patterns
Biophilic patterns are nothing more than prints inspired by nature. They connect a space to nature through nature-inspired materials and prints. With the newest trend of bringing the outdoors in, nature and foliage inspired prints are a perfect substitute or addition to plants in your space. They lend an organic dimension and pair extremely well with minimal geometrics or solid colours if you’d like to play it safe. This summer, bring some of nature indoors by infusing some botanical and floral prints in your curtains, cushions and bedding.
LBB Pro-Tip: Check out this list of botanical art prints and wall art you can get online
LBB Recommends: The Yellow Dwelling, Tomato Sketchbook Factory, Sivya, and August Collectives
Vintage Patterns
Vintage prints and patterns never go out of style. The home décor space is definitely bringing back both the Parisian chic as well as the retro prints back in vogue. If you’ve ever had a soft corner for these prints now would be the time to bring them out and display them proudly. The charm behind vintage prints is that they always come with a story and most importantly make the space look and feel lived in and cosy.
LBB Pro-Tip: Check out this list of vintage-themed decor you can buy online
Self-Care Space
The post-pandemic world is seeing a lot of increase in cordoning off spaces to create self-care corners. These could include a space dedicated for your hobbies like painting, DIY, art etc or creating a small balcony garden or terrace garden, or plant corner. People are also looking to create a corner for workouts, yoga or meditation. These corners can easily be created by having a comfortable table, chair, wing chairs or low seating and cushions.
LBB Pro-Tip: Check out this list on nine ways to create a zen space at home