Estate Living Magazine The Slow Movement - Issue 39 March 2019 | 页面 54

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while not keeping them up all night. Soft shades such as teal,
mustard, muted yellow and olive greens always do the trick.’
Spring in your step
Kondlo also suggests shades of green and blue for tranquillity,
and includes tones of yellow, beige and white. ‘For maximum
natural effect in a bedroom, try earthy coloured walls with a soft
blue or green bed. Plascon’s soothing green Evening Glade and
nude Nutmeg Dust from our 2019 Colour Forecast also make for
a naturally calming space.
‘A kitchen or a dining room can be more uplifting but no less
natural, with brighter shades of the primary colours offset by
beautiful neutrals,’ she says. ‘Look at Plascon’s neutral of the year,
Ravine, or Daiquiri Cream from the forecast’s Minimal colour
story.
‘This palette features tones of spring where sprightly colours like
mellow Meadow Yellow, sunny Lemon Rind and brooding Atlantic
Ocean provide colourful natural links to the outdoors.’
Kondlo says a combination of Lemon Rind and Meadow Yellow
is perfect for a ‘lively living space, making you feel as if you’re
basking in sunshine all year round.
‘For smaller spaces, paint your ceilings, trims and walls a light
neutral if you want the space to feel bigger and lighter.’
Tradition
Certain traditional exterior styles call for specific colour
combinations. And these can be extended internally.
‘The French country style, for instance, features colours from
the full colour wheel including sunny yellows and soft golds,
reds, greens and soft ocean tones. Lilacs and lavenders are
also synonymous with this decorative style and pair beautifully
with rustic furniture and that typically layered French look,’ says
Kondlo.
‘Colours for an American Cape Cod home are inspired by the
seaside,’ she says. ‘Aquamarines paired with rich reds, blues,
greys and white all work well in this scheme. If you’re looking to
recreate a North African look, look at earthy tones ranging from
bright saturated reds, blues and yellows to browns and beiges.’
Ramaisa says for a typical Mykonos or Mediterranean look, make
use of white walls and blue frames or shutters, while a Tuscan style