8 Colourful Interior Additions, Perfect for Summer
Posted by Alex Greenan on 30th Jun 2014
The British are used to making the most of summer. We understand that it could only be a few months or even weeks, so we savour every day. One of Summer's greatest qualities is its incredible array of different colours, providing an exciting and natural energy to the world around us. The colours of Summer are contagious, and they're making their way in to our homes. Embrace the rainbow season with this colourful home addition:
This quirky contemporary vase, from Heals is the ideal addition for any minimalistic interior. The simple modern design, with a bold red accent, is the ideal addition to a light room in need of a colour injection.
Decorative Miniature Green Bike - Habitat
Lets just clear up the dimensions: W40 x H24.5 x D10cm; This is not a full sized bike for £40! The first of the green interior accessories on this list, the green bicycle from Habitat, really emphasises the dynamic quirkiness which we should expect from summer. The unusual accessory could create a great juxtaposition in a more traditional interior. Very European.
Newgate Green Metal Wall Clock - Cookhouse
This vintage clock seems as if it's been made from left over casserole dish iron. The beautiful washed green finish makes this clock ideal for the kitchen. These kinds of creamy 'Fiat 500' colours are a huge trend this year.
Green Oriental Cabinet -Longevity
More green! This green oriental cabinet is a great way to make a statement in your living room, dining room or office. This tone of lime green is almost electric in its eye-catching energy and is bang on trend for summer 2014. The lime green painted cabinet is complimented beautifully by the pink and gold motifs on the inside of the doors. The traditional oriental brass handles create a great juxtaposition with the energetic contemporary paint job. This is certainly a personal favourite of mine.
Newgate Blue Acrylic Wall Clock - Pantry
More vibrant and energetic colours. Making a a confident statement with colour is what summer is all about, and what better colour than this aqua/blue/ turquoise number? The perfect mix between electric blue and sky blue will give your wall a little extra portion of colour, which can make all the difference. The nicest thing about this clock, from Newgate, is how subtle and compact it is. The size (23.3 x 23.23 x 7.2 cm) enables Newgate's contemporary clock design to make a big difference in a small way .
The blue clock might make a big difference in a small way, but everything about this home addition is happening in a big way! This contemporary sofa design from world famous designer, Terrence Conran, is the perfect fusion of homely comfort and modern interior fashion. The curvy design of the sofa leans towards more of a traditional shape, but is given bold contemporary life by the bright turquoise fabric cover. Perfect for anyone looking for colour without going for a complete style overhaul.
This wall clock from German brand, Koo Koo, is modern in both appearance and concept. The multicoloured birds, on the face of the clock, each represent a different bird, native to the UK. As the hour hand makes its way round, the clock will play a real recording of a bird on the hour. What a great way to bring nature indoors!
Butterflies Cushion - Clementine & Bloom
I honestly don't know how it took me so long to find something orange. Along with green and turquoise, orange is one of the biggest trends this summer. The 100% silk cushion gives the orange a kind of 'burnt' tinge, whilst maintaining some of the natural brightness and intensity. The teal silk butterflies add a pattern to the cushion, with their neat arrangement complementing teh cushion's contemporary style.
