SINGING THE BLUES:
WHY THE COOLEST COLOUR
OF 2020 IS HERE TO STAY
When Pantone announced its Colour of the Year 2020 as 'Classic Blue',
interiors lovers across the country gave a big cheer.
TRUE BLUE
One of the great things about blue is its versatility. Dark
tones can bring drama to a space whereas paler shades can
act as a calming base note. "We love the fact that blue is
such an adaptable colour,” says Roselind. "You can dress it
up or down which means that it can be used in both formal
and informal settings. You can also use blue to create either
a dramatic statement or a more pared-back feel. It offers the
ultimate in versatility.
"Blues are also intrinsically uplifting because, from a
psychological point of view, we associate them with the
clear, sunny skies of summer. Add to that the timeless,
classic quality of the colour blue and you really are onto a
winner."
A SOPHISTICATED PALETTE
Paler shades of blue bring with them an inherent sense of
sophistication, helping to create a calm and refined air. In
the case of Roselind Wilson Design's Carlton Hill reception
room, Little Greene's 'Bone China Blue' was used on the
walls and cornicing of this grand space. The ethereal blue-
grey shade emphasises the ceiling height and creates a real
feature of the architectural details.
At last, a colour we could all champion thanks to its timeless
appeal and highly versatile nature.
“Blue has always been a perennial favourite of ours, and
we've seen more and more of our clients ask for it in
recent months,” says Roselind Wilson, Owner and Creative
Director of Roselind Wilson Design. “It's such a comforting,
dependable colour, and we love the way it can be used in so
many different ways and in so many different settings."
So, how best to use blue in your interior scheme? Here,
Roselind talks us through why blue is such an effective
colour, and explores some of the ways in which her design
team has applied this versatile shade to their projects.
"Blues are also intrinsically uplifting because, from
a psychological point of view, we associate them
with the clear, sunny skies of summer."
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