Dark Is In – How To Decorate Your Home With Deep Jewel Tones

[dropcap1]D[/dropcap1]eep, bold colours are becoming the new neutrals. They’re great at creating an interesting and rich atmosphere in your home, while working well with soft and comforting textures in winter. Here’s how to decorate your home with jewel tones so you create magic, not chaos.

Don’t Be Afraid To Mix And Match

Lots of jewel tones in your décor pieces and accessories can be magical when teamed together. However, you should also strive to choose pieces that have different textures – think soft, rough, shiny – to create a great blend. Since dark jewel tones are so sensual, you should add an element of touch to complete the effect. This is also great in winter when you want comfort in your surroundings.

Embrace Dark Furniture

If you have dark jewel tones on the wall and/or in accessories, you want to bring in a wash of dark colour, such as black, to the mix. Why? This serves to highlight the beauty of the jewel tones in the room. Just think of how gorgeous pink and aquamarine can be against black, for instance.

Switch Your Neutral Paint Color For Jewels

Don’t be afraid to wash your walls in jewel colours instead of the tried-and-tested neutrals. Whether it’s garnet, amethyst, or sapphire, jewel tones add depth and glamour to your home.

Build A Jewel Box

Gemstone colours create drama, but you don’t have to commit to them in large spaces. You can create what’s known as a jewel box, which is a small space that uses rich colours. A good tip to fall back on is that a spacious room shouldn’t be as filled with colour as a smaller one. Some great small places where you can create a jewel box include an accent wall, closet, nooks, window seats, and more! Dare to dream in bold colours.

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