Tag: autumn
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The Colour Purple
This isn't the English variant of Alice Walker's 'The Color Purple' but an introduction to the vibrant and eye-catching colours of 2019 (a wildly less serious topic)! The style over last year has drifted to more standout colours and creating seamless matches instead of different shades of grey.
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Still worth a mention as it is an incredible read![/caption] The crunch of leaves beneath your feet
Hot colours to look for are currently autumnal, burnt oranges, light browns and burgundy. These can make beautiful feature colours but also have a safe feel as they are quite mellow and easy to look at. A typical example is the flood of tan overcoats you see on your smartly dressed colleagues.
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The colours represent natural bright environments[/caption] Translating this onto the interior design scene, we hope over 2019 to see more feature walls and smartly patterned throw cushions. Be braver with your colour choices but, as always, try to keep it palatable. Our general rule of thumb is no more than three colours in one room (with a bit of slack for white, black and grey as a fourth) and no more than 3 patterns. Patterns are hard as some can sit nicely together whereas some can completely disagree, use your judgement and style to make your pick.
Living Coral
Starting 2019 you may also see the label 'living coral' thrown around a lot. This is because Pantone named it colour of the year and if you get chance, you should check out their post about it. It shows how well this colour can be used by expressing it through the page, fonts and imagery. There is an especially beautiful video showing its natural presence under the sea.
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The colour really does shine alongside pale blues[/caption] The vibe is not too dissimilar to the flush of autumnal colours also rearing their heads. Both exhibit a relaxing undertone, not too aggressive in appearance. This however has a more floral, tropical atmosphere than the warming, spicy flavours of the oranges. I would encourage experimenting with this pallet to see what makes it shine. I would warn that pastels fall in and out of fashion whereas seasonal colours remain timeless.
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Perfect example of the colour scheme, featured in Livinator[/caption] Furniture to finish the look
Use this modern colour inspiration to enhance your existing decor. As always with warm colours, a farmhouse or natural wood aesthetic makes a lovely homely environment. We would love to see someone take our Cheltenham range and use this scheme to add depth.
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somebody please dress this in fluffy bedding[/caption] As a newly featured range in our catalogue we are interested to see what our stylish customers can achieve with this versatile look, especially playing with the painted finishes available. In our opinion it would suit Autumnal colour schemes with hints of copper around the room.
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The taupe finish is a favourite of mine[/caption] This aesthetic has been experimented with a lot recently to great success. As a more contemporary suggestion, check out some of our weathered pieces. These can add character to a more polished look, going hand in hand with the casual timeless aesthetic of dark reds, oranges etc.
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A fine example is our weathered chic bed[/caption] Alternatively, our Etienne range boasts a few gorgeous weathered finishes!
Fern xx
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A new comfort
Most beds are absolutely stunning but finding the right one can be hard, we all have different tastes and styles. But I have a few astonishing beds that really could catch your eye! The quality and beauty of these beds really does stand out with their unique designs and patterned frames, so a new comfort could be truly found! A bed of comfort, Read more... -
The Halloween themes
The celebrations are around the corner, as Halloween approaches, people get ready to dress up, party and decorate their house for a Halloween effect. We have some perfect furniture suited to this holiday but also can look stunning any time of year. The Napoli silver mirror is a stunning wall mirror that has an edgy and gorgeous effect to any room Read more... -
Autumn vibes
Sadly, we have to say goodbye to summer soon, the days are starting to get darker, the leaves are turning brown and soon we will all be preparing for winter. Seriously, where has the time gone because summer felt like it lasted 5 minutes… However, this is the perfect time to start thinking about your household furniture and decorations for Read more... -
Saying Goodbye to Autumn
Seeing the trees bare and feeling the bitter chill of the morning frost has shocked us out of Autumn and straight into winter, although we have a few weeks before we fully enter the season it isn’t hard to feel its presence in the iced over cars and your breath floating in the air. Whatever the weather, it is time to start preparing for the Read more... -
Feeling Floral
Who said the colder months couldn’t be floral? We’re pretty sure it was boring people because no matter what the weather, floral features and décor are a win. Sometimes it takes a little bravery to make your home such a warm atmosphere when the weather outside strongly disagrees with your intentions, but why not? Flowers are such a strong Read more... -
Autumnal Vibes
In short, the rain has hit us hard and it has put us in the mood to get autumnal. That means very little to most people, but to us here at Crown French Furniture it means new colours, new accessories and yes … some new clothes for ourselves! It’s not Christmas … but it’s still hot chocolate weather It has to be said that the autumnal Read more...