Colour Trends & Inspiration ~ Autumn 2012

Seems like we are fast approaching Autumn/Fall. For one the weather is getting cooler, London 2012 summer Olympics is finally over and kids are back in school. We will soon be seeing falling leaves, a bit of frost as well as the wonderful variety of natures autumn colours. 

The Autumn 2012 colour trends are browns, greys, orange, greens with the added bonus of pinks and blues. Not forgetting the other usual suspects such as yellows, beiges and blacks.

According to Pantone 

}Color is the catalyst that can spark the sale, define the space and create the magic and the mood.~ 

In interior design speak,colour truly is the element needed to clinch that sale. It is 
that one element that makes a space what it is by bringing all elements together. It creates the ambience.

Image courtesy of Orchid Furniture

When deciding on colours to use in a room/space this coming autumn, don’t forget to incorporate the ‘60%, 30% & 10%’ rule. The walls should be the 60%, while the 30% is the colour of the furniture and, last but not the least, accessories make up the10% shortfall. It’s the easiest way to get the colour balance and palette right for a room or space. This rule can be applied to plain colours as well as different tones of the same colour.

If you were choosing for one of your rooms or spaces, what colours would be your favourite 60-30-10 mix? As always, my readers feedback and comments are always welcome.

}My take on Autumn 2012 colour trends ~ Take inspiration directly from mother nature, be bold and have fun with whatever you choose! ~