Colour Trend – Aloe
Sometimes our interiors can look a little sterile, lacking in character and detached from the beauty of the natural world. Botanical inspired home decor has become hugely popular in 2016 as it allows us to bring the outside, inside for a fresh and uplifting ambiance. ALOE green is a favoured colour choice due to its rich yet bright finish that works extremely well in modern and traditional home interiors.
Colour Palette
For a crisp and fresh interior feel then partner aloe with white, mint, lime and dusky pink for a serene look that is simple yet stylish. For a more masculine look use an aloe, navy, duck egg blue and dove grey colour combination that creates a spectrum of complimentary tones. Aloe green also works well alongside sea blue, sand and teal for a colourful coastal inspired colour palette. If you wish to create a vibrant and tropical interior design then use aloe alongside zesty orange, lemon and fuchsia for a bright and summery feel.
Cushions
A scattering of cushions on a plain bed or seating area provides a simple way of introducing a splash of colour into your current home interior. For a simple yet striking ombre design, line up a selection of cushions in a variety of green tones ranging from dark forest green to aloe, sage and mint for a stylish designer finish. If you prefer a more classic garden inspired design that place simple beige linen cushions alongside plain aloe coloured designs and floral print items that will create a feminine visual detail.
Upholstery
Aloe green was a popular choice for upholstery in period, regency homes and has carried through into retro 1980s homes and contemporary minimal interiors. For a splash of opulence and luxury, upholster a classic chesterfield sofa or chair in a rich aloe green velvet fabric for a traditional, historic look. A vintage style design can be achieved using a simple aloe green, white and mocha coloured fabric featuring bold geometric prints for a striking and eye-catching style. If you prefer a more elegant and glamorous look then upholster an ornate, white painted, French carved chair with an aloe green satin and partner with a white painted dressing table for added opulence.
Accessories
Home accessories are great for adding a splash of colour to your home without the need for complete redecoration. Aloe green candles and vases will look fabulous in a linear formation along a fireplace or in grouped arrangements on a sideboard or table. Green tinted glass items will compliment an aloe painted interior space but also stand out well against a plain white or dove grey feature wall. For a hint of nature in your aloe painted room then why not create a selection of terrariums with a variety of succulents and cacti for a dash of natural beauty.
Furniture
The botanical hues of an aloe colour scheme can be complimented with a wide variety of solid oak furniture items that will accentuate the natural freshness of the walls. For a more light and illuminating look, select white painted furniture in classic or French styles for a hint of chateau charm. Rich cream and stone grey painted items will create a complimentary contrast against an aloe green backdrop and provide an air of country cottage cosiness in traditional and modern homes. If you want to create a real statement in your chosen room then select items of black painted furniture such as a dresser, wardrobe or dining table that will perfectly blend feminine and masculine design features.
For more ideas on using an aloe colour scheme in your home, take a look at this week’s latest Pinterest board – Pinterest – Aloe Colour Trend