Navy Blue Fuchsia Shades of Brown Neons are all of the rage and, surprisingly, they go well with just about any colour. Within this exotic and globally-inspired bedroom, a palette of copper, brown and burnt orange is brightened with a burst of fuchsia and a contrasting color of navy blue on the walls. Surrounded by antique-style furnishings and accessories, the shiny, lacquered bed frame makes an eye-catching statement. Photo courtesy of HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams
Copper Red Black and White This hotel lounge place from The Mark, located in Manhattan's Upper East Side, features contemporary decor with an additional serving of glam. French designer Jacques Grange adds a bold black-and-white striped effect into the ground to first draw down your eyes. Then he attracts back your eyes up and round the area with the usage of copper-red club seats, copper sconces, and an oversize pink and wine-red painting. Together, these colours seem sophisticated, glitzy and a bit retro. Photo courtesy of Oyster.com
Coral Emerald Green Although often seen as a softer, more pastel shade of pink, coral is really a pretty outspoken and vibrant color. This sea-inspired hue stands out with both darker and more subdued colours, such as light yellow, seafoam green and grey. In this traditional bedroom, designer Tobi Fairley combines this peachy colour with emerald green and stark white for a particularly eye effect effect. She uses coral around the room through punchy accessories, like the pillows, throw and desk chair. The white-and-coral ceiling stripes really pull the whole look together.
Orange Shades of Blue When designing a room, a jolting shade of tangerine and various colors of blue may not be the very first color combination that springs to mind. However, both pair really well together when used correctly (and won't make you feel like you're cheering for a sports club). Within this area, think about the subdued and grayed colors of blue as neutrals. The tangerine chair, crib mattress and changing table are now beautiful, vibrant accents one of soft blue environments. Designer Sarah Richardson adds just the right number of orange accessories to make that shot of colour.
Orange Hot Pink Rather than choosing a traditional colour palette for this woman's room, designer Linda Woodrum goes for something a little more contemporary and daring. A mix of bright orange and hot pink produces a vibrant and lively design that also fits in with its own tropical environment. Even though these colours are side by side on the color wheel, they look stunning together.
Red, White and Blue, Plus Black and White Designer Tobi Fairley requires a bold approach when choosing the color scheme for this preppy/traditional entryway. To begin with, she uses glowing red frames on the wall for its most obvious burst of color. Subsequently she coordinates using a glowing blue seat with crimson trim. The surprise comes when she adds a sky-blue and white console table along with a black-and-white-striped rug. Red, white, black, black and blue can absolutely work together!
Turquoise Tangerine The colour mix of turquoise, tangerine, white and gold gifts an exotic, global texture, especially when introduced through insides and vases end tables. Each color, though used otherwise, appears equal and balanced. Photo courtesy of Phillip Jeffries
Red Kelly Green Brown Red plus green equals sleigh bells and mistletoe, right? Not in this contemporary bedroom. Designer Brian Patrick Flynn is guaranteed to utilize the two complementary colors making it feel like a vacation room. To make this combo work all year round, he adds chocolate brown and stark white accents. Now, the palette feels rich and sophisticated.
Indigo Copper When we state copper, we do not mean the metal. Inside this designer bedroom, a copper-orange upholstered headboard and bed frame make an eye-catching debut among an otherwise white and indigo color palette. The colors complement each other and let the white to make balance with contrast. Photo courtesy of Massucco Warner Miller Interior Design
White a Bit of Everything The age-old expression goes, "less is more," but in such a case we say, "more." Designer Jonathan Adler gives the couch area of the Parker Palm Springs lobby a contemporary, 70s-inspired feel by combining eclectic fabrics, classic furnishings, colorful ceramics along with a stunning atomic-age chandelier. Though he blends coral, fuchsia, gold yellow, olive, blue, crimson and a good deal of different hues in this little space, he does it with such simplicity, balance and control that it appears like these colors were meant to be together. Photo courtesy of Oyster.com
Coral Olive, bright Red Much like bright green and red, olive and vivid red can make a room feel just like a yearlong holiday, too. By mixing lighter colors of red, like pink or coral, and blending patterns on the curtains, throws, furniture and pillows, you can immediately use these classic holiday hues without feeling as if you're stuck in a year-round carol. Layout by Sarah Richardson
Navy Blue Coral You are probably utilised to seeing white trim along the doors and windows in a home, but with just a tiny paint you can easily liven up a room's color palette. In this family space, the designer uses coral paint on the window trimming, which contrasts with the rich blue eyed, creating a gorgeous combination. Photo courtesy of Peppermint Bliss; photography with Emily Anderson
Teal Citrus Within this rustic dining room, a deep jewel-tone blue is energized with touche of citrusy yellowish that pops from the wood-beamed ceiling and natural materials. Design by Sasha Emerson; architecture by Lewin Wertheimer; photography by Douglas Hill
Mauve Hot Pink Neon Yellow Designer David Bromstad is no stranger to utilizing colour. In this Miami living space, David uses a neutral hue on the walls to heat up the space prior to incorporating his signature blast of color. He carefully unites mauve, hot pink and orange yellow to create an energetic, fashionable and inviting space that easily fits in with its hot-spot environment.
Lime Green Golden Yellow If you're feeling especially brave, why don't you go for a colour combination that's anything but subtle? Lime green and golden yellow? It works! In this living room, the yellow is used as an accent color whilst lime green is utilized as the principal color. The designer chooses a little dividing wall to paint yellow to break up the green colour scheme.
Butterscotch Shades of Green Designer Erika Firm steers away from the classic blue and white colour palette when designing this new coastal-style living room. About the walls and vaulted ceiling she uses a warm butterscotch colour that instantly adds depth and height to the space. Various colors of leafy greens are utilized throughout to bring an unexpected bit of color. Design by Erika Firm of Delphine Press; photography by Jessica Davis
Coral Golden Yellow Gray Traditionally, no woman's bedroom could be complete without a combination of pretty pastels like coral, golden yellow and blue. But what about pastels mixed with black and gray? In this bedroom, gray plays the neutral while white and black behave as standout accents. Photo courtesy of HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams
Aqua Bright Red Take your bedroom to a whole new level by blending vivacious hues in your tranquil space. Here, aqua walls and bright crimson and white accents give this room a modern and lively feel. Red and aqua might feel like strangers on the color spectrum, however in this room they look perfect together. Photo courtesy of IKEA
Citrus Kelly Green Kids' bedrooms should be full of spirit and liveliness, exactly like the children themselves are. Within this stylish nursery, the designer employs an unusual but well-paired blend of kelly citrus and green around the space. Green-and-white stripes create a focal point on the ceiling, and daring yellow doors are certainly a fun way to alter a conventional area element. Other primary color accents bring the entire room together.
