This is color blocking.
Color blocking has been part of the fashion and home decor industries for ages, and it’s on trend again this year. The idea is simple: It’s about showing off big blocks of your favorite colors so that they can’t be missed. There’s nothing subtle about it; go for the bold!
The more surprising the color combo, the better. (Talk to a designer if you’re not sure about your color choices.) Stick with two or three colors to maximize the impact of each one.
Mint and bright blue
A vignette in teal, red and lime
Tangerine, white and cyan
Fuchsia and marigold with hints of light blue. By BHG.
All you beige-lovers can do this too! See how beautiful it looks when you punch the color of the year into your neutrals. It’s a trendy color combination that still comes off looking very polished.
Beige and tangerine
Shades of tangerine and weathered seafoam
Grey and tangerine
Some simple ways to try color blocking in your home are upholstering a headboard in a bright color and contrasting it with different colored pillows, or upholstering dining room chairs in two to three different colors.
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Thank you for explaining that. I have been wondering, but was too uncomfortable to google it. This has given me a nice, safe place to grow and learn. Thank you again!
Great post! I love color blocking!
Amazing blog. I was not aware of the color blocking.
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