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WELCOMING THE BLUES
After the austerity there is a revival of colour in our homes says Sophie Stephens

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olour and pattern have been

connection with function and technology.

blue shades in place of grey. Popular but

chinaware, to the nautical blue and white stripes, pinstripe
Blue is the perfect foil to a bright and vibrant colour

The boundlessness of blue can be used in interiors to visually
conjures up associations of sadness. Blue can be refracted
The psychology of colour suggests that our return to
vibrant colours within design is a repeat of previous behavior.
corporate structure, shades of blue can also evoke a sense of
Originating in the Ancient World, blue dye was

artwork depict heavenly gods and kings adorned in blue
giving reference to its status in blue blooded society.
in blue to rebalance the uncertainty of the global picture.

Sophie Stevens, Interior Designer at SGS design Ltd,

the interior palette, these blue shades are associated with

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