You’ve seen it all over the runways and now color blocking is transitioning from the fashion scene into the realm of home decor. Here’s how to use this vibrant trend to add modern flair to your living space in just no time.
Ever since Yves St. Laurent interpreted Mondrian’s cubist compositions on a woolen dress, color blocking has periodically made a comeback to the runways. And it was only a matter of time until interior designers found the trend incredibly captivating. Today color blocking is not just for clothes anymore – it has moved from hauteur couture ateliers to our homes and makes heaps of a difference with its bold splashes of geometric color.
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What is actually color blocking?
Color blocking is a striking trend that has periodically returned to catwalks since the ‘70s, and is currently extending from the world of fashion to home décor and event design. It is done by pairing bold colors with no particular concern of necessarily matching them with any reason. The idea is to use contrasting blocks of solid color rather than stripes, textures or patterns, hence the name. While it is hypersaturated mixes that lie at the heart of color-blocking, subtler versions are also possible, which makes the trend quite flexible and universal.
About the color choices
You may think color blocking is too bold an option – because that’s the first impression we get looking at the most popular color-blocked designs – but it is not necessarily true. The trend can be used to create both sophisticated and fun looks, and while it is perhaps most stunning in dazzling color combinations, it is not all about striking contrasts and looks beautiful in subtle, monochromatic versions, too. In other words, the possibilities are endless, from mild to wild.
Mild
The easiest way to take advantage of color blocking for a subtle effect is to keep everything within the same color family, i.e. to choose different hues of the same color, such mint cream, pistachio and sea green or pale pink, French rose and amaranth. You can also use colors from different families, where two could be neutrals and one could be a brighter shade. Color-blocking looks best when used upon neutral bases, so if your space is predominantly “pale”, it only works to your favor.
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Color blocking is a dream trend for those who really want to make a statement. Make it wild and neon if you dare, but remember the design can turn overwhelming if there are too many dazzling shades competing for attention. While it’s okay to pair three intense colors, the safest formula that guarantees harmony and good balance is “one bright, one bold, one neutral”. This way you will maximize the impact of each color and avoid blinding your guest. The combination should attract attention, but remain easy on the eye.
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If you’re not confident choosing colors that work, try to find inspiration around you. Perhaps you could use a palette in your favorite piece of artwork? Flip through magazines for colors combinations that resonate with you or browse the web for palette ideas. Design Seeds is a good place to start, and so are the photo sharing services such as Pinterest, Indulgy or Dwellinggawker.
Walls
Not scared to make a dramatic statement and thinking of a big splash of color on your walls? Color blocking may be just the technique you’re looking for. One way to incorporate the trend is to paint one or two accent walls in your favorite contrasting shades and scatter complementary items throughout the room to tie it together.
Another popular trend is to select zones on a wall or ceiling and paint geometric shapes that stand out from the main wall color. It is a relatively easy project to carry out, but do pay attention to detail and prepare well before you grab the paintbrush. Measure your shape on the wall, drawing very lightly with a pencil. Then use painter’s tape to make sure the lines will be perfectly straight and apply small amounts of paint so it does not seep outside the lines. If you want to paint circles or other shapes with curved lines, it’s best to use a stencil.
Furniture
Pops of color used in pieces of furniture always make high impact on the overall décor, even if it’s just one bright chair or a table lamp. The key to making color-block makeovers successful is to give them a proper background. Whether it’s a designer piece or an old flea market find that you give new life to, they will enhance your rooms a great deal if you use them upon neutral bases.
Wallpapering or painting the interiors of cabinets or shelves in alternating hues is a fun way to work a good dose of color blocking into your décor.
You don’t need to limit yourself to just two or three shades. This kitchen is a stunning example of how color blocking can transform a bland, simplistic space into a totally unique, artful design. The cabinets bring in tons of personality and fanciful rhythm, but the white backdrop keeps them from looking circusy. Sometimes “going all out” is what makes all the difference.
Of course, you can always take the ambitious road and use a color wheel, the trend is all about fun so enjoy it!
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