New Trends in Paint Colors For 2010

Tired of the same old colour schemes? These three fresh new colour combinations are the great way to give your home a contemporary new glimpse.

Heather and Chalk

Purple is really a huge trend for 2010, but deep tones may be overwhelming, so follow our tips to assist you get it right

Go for soft heather purples balanced with creamy off-whites. These soothing colours are easy to live with and cobined with light wood, work well to produce the best country structure.

Use your curtain fabric as a starting point for your colour scheme. Choose a floral-print fabric with vintage-style purple blooms and then co-ordinate this with your wall paint.

Decide on chunky, waxed oak furniture and an aged leather armchair to achieve a timeless appear. Then add a large sofa piled with cushions that you can really sink into.

Pick out the heather tones with purple accessories and use wool and cashmere cushions and throws to add a luxurious feel.

Slate and Coral

Be bold with fiery coral, cooled by slate grey and arctic white; this plan is as modern as they come

Grey is really a soft and calming colour, ideal for creating a relaxing living room. It's a practical option for a modern interior and it might be easily livened up with bright coral and accents of white.

Layer tones of grey within the furniture, carpet and some accessories, then pick a punchy statement shade of coral for the walls.

Maintain shapes and patterns easy and pick up on the coral from the walls with the cushions, accessories and curtains. Compliment the colour plan with a fabric which mixes in a touch of grey, too.

A few quirky items in pure white, like a clock and table, will stand out and lift the structure.

Duck egg blue and Rose

Duck-egg blue is really a classic selection and combined with pink it creates a contemporary, elegant look.

Cool duck-egg blue and warm rose pink make a ideal colour combination for an elegant living room. Keep this mix fresh by adding an Oriental twist.

Paint the walls in this soft blue shade then select flooring and upholstery in warm neutral tones, before adding the vibrant shade of pink.

Follow the Eastern theme by combining chinoiserie-print curtains with embroidered cushions and dark wood furniture and flooring. Ornamental bridcages and orchids complete the look.

~ The interior design Staff