Colour Trend – Lemon

Spring has finally arrived and it’s time to inject some feminine and fresh colour tones into our home interiors. A bright and uplifting home can give a relaxing and refined atmosphere and a LEMON interior colour scheme will provide the perfect balance of classic colour and contemporary elegance. This traditional colour is perfect for creating a sense of space and light in more compact homes and will give a perfect backdrop to the upcoming Easter celebrations.

Colour Palettes

Lovely springtime lemon tones are a versatile choice for your home interior as they can be partnered with both deep and light colour tones that will look fabulous in modern and traditional homes. For a fresh and bright interior; partner your chosen your chosen lemon hue with crisp white, pale green and blue for a feminine and botanical backdrop that is perfect for living room and conservatory areas. If you prefer a more sleek and contemporary feel then select deep pewter and monochrome backdrops with accents of fresh lemon that will create areas of zoned colour with a hint of retro charm. Mauve, taupe and macaroon tones will give a soft and sumptuous feminine touch that will create an air of boutique hotel style within a bedroom or dressing room space.

Cushions

Bright and bold coloured cushions are a great way of introducing colour and print into a new or current home interior. This fresh colour tone looks fabulous against a plain or dark seating area and can also be used to add detail to neutral bedding sets. Fabulous lemon floral prints will create a rich and opulent ambiance in any living room and when complimented with plain antique white, taupe and lime cushions will create a sophisticated garden inspired home that is colourful yet subtle.  Classic and trendy shabby chic style cushions in polka dots, heart print and floral will look cute and cosy alongside pastel pink, pale blue and lemon tones for a bright and cosy look. Bold geometric prints in a combination of lemon, grey, black and white will create a contemporary look that is great for adding detail to minimal home interiors.

Upholstery

Fresh and colourful upholstery is hot on trend this season and is a great way of injecting a burst of colour into any room of the home. Is single sofa, occasional chair or chaise lounge in a bright lemon tone will look amazing in both modern and classic home interiors. A simple minimal loft space can be instantly uplifted with a centralised lemon sofa that is vivid and contemporary in its visual appearance.  For a more refined and elegant style then a French style armchair with soft lemon velvet or satin fabric can be partnered with flamboyant, gold, silver or white and black painted framework for a chic and feminine boutique look. A grand upholstered headboard with traditional lemon linen fabric and button detailing will create a fabulous focal point in both dark and neutral bedroom interiors.

Accessories

Lemon coloured accessories are a popular addition to high street stores this spring and can be easily introduced into a wide range of interior decors. A selection of vases, bowls and photo frames in this illuminating yellow tone will look fabulous along a mantelpiece, sideboard or windowsill area and make a particularly striking statement against a dark grey or crisp white painted feature wall. Yellow crockery will look fabulous laid upon a traditional oak, black painted or white painted dining table for an elegant spring inspired table setting. If you like to try your hand at some DIY home decor then take a cylindrical vase or mason jar and fill with water and thick lemon slices with and arrangement daffodils, white chrysanthemums or gerberas for a fresh and illuminating centrepiece.

Furniture

A yellow painted dresser or sideboard can look amazing in a country cottage inspired dining room or kitchen and provides a functional and stylish focal point within the interior space. Its subtle yet eye-catching colour will look great against crisp white and cosy earthen tones for a bright and relaxing home. Versatile lemon decor can also be paired with simple white or grey painted furniture or classic oak for a feminine and sophisticated feel. For a more contemporary look the compliment your yellow backdrop with rich black painted furniture items or flamboyant gold leaf designs for a chic and luxurious boutique feel.

For more ideas on choosing a lemon colour scheme in your interior decor, head over to our latest Pinterest board – Pinterest – Lemon Colour Trend