Colour Trend – Chestnut
As the colder autumn weather fast approaches the high street is moving away from the bright ice cream tones of summer and is instead displaying a wide variety or rich and cosy colour palettes and accessories that are perfect for the seasonal change in climate. CHESTNUT is set to be a popular colour choice this season and its deep and tonal hues are sure to create the perfect setting to curl up and relax as the nights draw in.
Colour Palette
The rich and warming tones of chestnut work really well with cream, beige, caramel and coffee tones to create a refined cafe style finish that looks fabulous in living room and dining room areas. For a colourful yet wintery feel then why not team chestnut with icy blues, greys and whites to give a glacial finish that is sleek and elegant. A more masculine and stately feel can be achieved by combining chestnut with deep navy or military blue for a refined and gentlemanly finish. Classic autumnal hues such as pumpkin, mustard and maroon will also compliment this rich brown colour tone and will create a country cottage feel in any room of the home.
Cushions
Chestnut is the perfect colour choice for a cushion arrangement as it creates a cosy and inviting ambiance and can be combined with a variety of complimentary colours and palettes. Chestnut, brown and cream cushions look great in classic plaid and tartan patterns to give a rich highland elegance that can be combined with brown and cream faux fur cushions for a rural country design. For a more classic finish then select chestnut, white and blue cushions in delicate floral prints for a soft and feminine finish. If you prefer contemporary interior designs then select cushions featuring photographic imagery of stags, foxes, squirrels and birds that will create a wintery look with a detailed visual finish.
Upholstery
Chestnut leather upholstery never goes out of fashion due to its timeless appearance and appeal. The sleek yet cosy finish works well on modern sofas and armchairs and makes a great addition to foot stools and dining tables due to its durable finish that is easy to clean and maintain. For a more countrified home interior then select cream, chestnut and chocolate coloured fabrics in check, striped or tartan patterns that will look great against oak framed furniture items. Alternatively why not create a luxurious finish in your bedroom with a large chestnut velvet upholstered headboard for a retro 1970s finish.
Accessories
Shimmering gold and copper accessories will look fabulous against a chestnut painted background and will create a refined and elegant ambiance in your chosen room. Classic mirrors, candelabras and vases will provide period style glamour that works extremely well in living room, dining room and bedroom interiors. Cream ceramics will create a more chic and delicate finish against the deep chestnut decor and create a sense of space and light in more compact rooms. If you wish to add a splash of colour with your accessories then why not opt for blue, navy, yellow or red accessories that will compliment the autumnal colour palette.
Furniture
Cream painted furniture will work wonderfully with a chestnut interior colour scheme and creates a cosy yet illuminating ambiance that works well in both modern and traditional homes. For a more traditional look then opt for solid oak, walnut or mahogany furniture items that will compliment the cosy and rich tones of the interior backdrop. If you are feeling particularly adventurous then select some statement furniture items such as a bed frame, dining table or sideboard in a glistening gold leaf finish that will create a period style palatial look in your chosen space.
For more ideas on using a chestnut colour scheme in your home interior, take a look at this week’s latest Pinterest board – Pinterest – Chestnut Colour Trend