Colour Trend – Slate
Grey is the favourite colour tone this season due to its dark and ambient nature that is also cosy and sophisticated. SLATE grey is the perfect choice for a vast range of home interiors as its elegant mix of grey and blue hues provide a varying and visually interesting finish on a wall, furniture item or accessory. This masculine tone can be used as an all over colour for a more contemporary feel or as an accent colour with lighter and crisper shades for a more refined and classic finish.
Colour Palette
Slate grey is a dusky and industrial colour tone that works extremely well with both neutral and bold colour combinations. Simple crisp white will contrast and compliment the blue hues of this grey tone and will prevent your interior from feeling too enclosed or overpowered with such a strong and deep colour choice. Paler greys also compliment this colour palette and can be used to give a fluid selection of grey in a varied and subtle contrast of tone and strength. For an accent colour then choose vibrant selections such as lime green, scarlet and orange for a contemporary and uplifting feel.
Cushions
Cushions are a great accent accessory that will provide a splash of zoned colour without the need to completely change the appearance of your home interior. A scattering of slate grey cushions will compliment a black leather sofa, a crisp white linen occasional chair or neutral bedding set for a dash of colour and texture. Warm velvet, chenille and linen look amazing in slate grey hues, while satin provides a more glamorous and elegant feel that works well alongside monochrome and bright red fabrics. Floral patterns look chic and refined in antique white and slate colour combinations while tribal style designs will give a contemporary and textural feel in a neutral interior space.
Upholstery
Soft slate grey fabrics look fabulous in monochrome interior designs and crisp and sleek minimal homes for a subtle addition of rich and deep colour. French occasional chairs look fabulous enveloped in a shimmering slate coloured satin fabric and the framework can be painted in a complimentary silver finish for a flamboyant and glamorous interior look. Simple sofas and chaise lounges look great in simple slate grey linen or cotton fabric with natural oak exposed framework for a contrasting yet complimentary look. Curtains can be made in matching materials, patterns and colours making a universal colour palette that looks great in more neutral coloured decors.
Accessories
What better way to add the slate grey colour tone into your home than using real slate in your accessories and ornamentation. Slate home accessories are readily available on the high street this season and give a natural yet sleek appearance that will create a focal point against a plain feature wall or simple furniture item. Slate wall clocks look fabulous above a fireplace or bed and are a great alternative to traditional wall art and mirrors. Slate photo frames will also create an area of visual interest on a sideboard or bedside cabinet and look particularly stylish with black or white painted furniture items. If you want to create a stylish yet quirky dining table setting then opt for coasters and placemats in cut slate materials and choose a simple rectangular or square shapes for a traditional feel or more contemporary heart or star shapes for added detail. For a bit of fun during family meals or dinner parties then use a coloured chalk to write your guests name on their placemat as an alternative to classic name cards.
Furniture
Painted furniture is still as popular as ever in the interior design world and black painted furniture makes a glamorous and striking feature against a slate grey backdrop. White painted designs will create a more uplifting and bright ambiance against a slate grey feature wall and gives a stark contrast of light and dark interior elements. Soft slate grey furniture is a subtle change from classic black and can be a great way of introducing this colour into an already neutral interior space. For a shimmering and opulent finish then choose a selection of glimmering silver painted furniture that will provide a complimentary colour palette with added glamour and flamboyance.
For more ideas on using a slate grey colour palette in your home interior then take a look at our latest Pinterest Board – Pinterest – Slate or for complimentary furniture items then head over to the website and take a look at our extensive collection of Painted Furniture items.