Top tips: How to colour clash à la Creative Bohemian

Take a preemptive strike against autumn drab with interior fab by incorporating the latest colour clash trend à la Creative Bohemian into your home.

Bemz cover for Stockholm sofa in Rose Tegnér Melange

It’s all about mixing and matching funky fabrics in a clash of colour, patterns and textures with eclectic furniture styles, homespun art and vintage favourites.

Bemz designer cover for Jennylund armchair in Moss Green Prisma Stripe by Katarina Wiklund

Plunge into clashing colour like never before. Mix reds with pinks and greens with browns – colour combos that used to be no-go's but that are right on-trend today.

Bemz covers for Henriksdal chairs in Rose Tegnér Melange, Nils chair in Black Classic Ruta, Klappsta armchairs in Silver Grey Tegnér Melange and Rose Tegnér Melange

Bemz cover for Stockholm sofa in Zinc Grey Tegnér Melange. Bemz cushion covers in Rose
Tegnér Melange, Chocolate Brown New Baroque and Silver Grey Tegnér Melange

Although this trend is all about breaking classic colour code rules, there are still certain things to consider in order to achieve the right look. For maximum impact choose your ‘colour clash’ palette carefully to reflect the desired mood of the room and keep the space visually balanced.

Bemz cover for Karlstad armchair small in Crocus Barcelona by Designers Guild

Bemz cover for Barkaby armchair in Green Baronessa by Lisa Bengtsson

The palette can either be light or dark but on the softer side. The lighter palette features warm colours like Soft White, Burnt Orange, Dusty Rose and Cinnabar Red. The darker palette includes hues like Moss Green and Chocolate Brown teamed with Ink Blue. Use a shared palette to inject movement and interest.

Bemz covers for Stockholm easy chairs in Lavender Belgian Linen Blend, Bamboo Green Tegnér Melange. Stockholm sofa in Chocolate Brown New Baroque. Long skirt cover for Karlanda sofa in Sand Beige Tegnér Melange

Mix and match a myriad of different textiles and designs in your cushions, throws, tapestries, area rugs and window treatments. Layer lush textures - linens, chenilles and textured cottons - and pattern clashes in a rich rhapsody of colour that truly represents you.

Bemz cover for Henriksdal chair in Blossom Sagrada by Designers Guild

Trawl garage sales and thrift shops for interesting eclectic accessories and vintage furniture in quirky colours and finishes. Furniture with a patina or slightly worn edges is perfect for adding a bohemian element to any room.

Bemz cover for Stockholm Easy chair in Dusty Rose Panama Cotton

Incorporate a vintage chandelier or colourful light, adding a spectacular focal point to any Creative Bohemian space. Hued candles in vivid vintage coloured glass bottles or jars will also cast a ambient boho glow throughout the room.

Bemz cushion covers in  Brown/Plum Kaleido by Viola Gråsten and Strong Pink Josephine by Göta Trägårdh

Bemz cushion covers in Blue/Blue Kaleido, Brown/Plum Kaleido and Ash Brown Bulbous by Stig Lindberg

And don't forget to use cushions, cushions and more cushions in all colours and patterns for a colour clash décor à la Creative Bohemian with maximum visual appeal.

Credit: Living etc., July 2012

Comments

[Net curtains]

Those are really lovely interior design with attractive colors of furniture and I also love how they arrangement which is comfortable in eyes. For sure your visitors will impress if you have this kind of interior design.