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6 Ways to Style the Colour of the Year 2
From inky indigos to pale and pretty, there’s a Denim Drift colour palette for every style of space.
Cheerio Cherished GoldDenim Drift
This relaxed hue subtly shifts between blue and grey depending on the light and time of day. Just like your favourite pair of jeans, it’s a comfy, classic shade that looks good with just about anything. What’s not to like?
Denim Drift forms part of a palette of 10 different blue tones that all complement each other: Earl BlueWoad WalkCobalt NightMarine WatersCornflower BunchDenim DriftClock FaceSash BlueIndigo ShadeBorrowed Blue
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1. Mr. Blue Sky
Soft, yet striking, the ombre effect is still as popular as ever. This paint technique is a unique way to add a look that echoes a twilight sky and brings instant calm to a space. There’s a few ways to work ombre colours, but we love the dip-dye ombre effect for Denim DriftClock Face
6 Ways to Style the Colour of the Year 2
2. Set the two-tone
The two-tone is an easy-peasy way to bring depth and interest to your room. This calming living space features Denim DriftIndigo Shade
Expert tip
Looking for a different combination? One reliable strategy is to pick two shades from the same colour family, or from the same paint swatch card. Or, use any of the blue shades above.
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3. Smart studying
Contrast Denim DriftTin Red
Expert tip
Most of us don’t have the luxury of giving over an entire room for a workspace , so we usually end up carving out a work area from our other spaces. That’s where this ‘zoning’ technique comes in handy – a lick of paint in a contrasting shade can mentally separate a multi-functional room and keep them contained in an open plan space.
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4. Dapper dado
Dado rails can be the perfect opportunity to get a little confident with colour, allowing you to experiment with darker accents and stronger shades such as Cobalt Night
Expert tip
For a more contemporary spin on the two-tone dado effect, keep the darker colour, Denim DriftMuted Blush
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5. Embrace the blues
Create a calm and peaceful living space by embracing one of this year’s hottest trends – tonal layering. For Denim DriftBorrowed BlueWise DiamondCobalt Night
Expert tip
When it comes to accessorising and furniture, introduce neutrals and natural woods, but choose accessories in the blues family to keep the restful mood.
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6. Stripe action
Add subtle interest to a calming and clutter-free room with evenly-spaced striped feature wall in Denim DriftPocket Stone
Expert tip
Wide or narrow? Horizontal or vertical? Check out 8 Chic Schemes Using Stripes
