New Season, New Colours

Ooooh so here we are in September , coming into my favourite season, Autumn. As a colour lover, there is nothing more beautiful than the Autumn colour palette. Walking in nature when the leaves are gorgeous shades of orange, scarlet red and gold, the air is crisp and the light has a warm glow, is like food for the soul.

September always brings a feeling of new beginnings, its the feeling of putting on your brand new school shoes and choosing a new pencil case. There is an excitement of what lies ahead and what can be achieved, so it makes sense to inject some of these new beginnings into the home too.

One of the ways to welcome in the new season and to inject some newness into your home is by adding some colour. Below I’ve chosen some great colours that will warm up your space and create a cosy feel. Why not also buy some new scented candles, some textured throws and some new coffee mugs so that you can embrace Autumn when it arrives and welcome the new season in with style.

Little Greene Rolling Fog 143

A beautiful warm neutral, used historically as a white

I’m going to start with Rolling Fog because it is very similar to the ‘Dulux colour of the year’ Brave Ground.

This earthy tone is soft and gentle and like ‘Brave Ground,’ is very grounding. Its a darker neutral which will add warmth to a room but due to its low saturation, it won’t feel too overwhelming.

This versatile colour could be paired with a lighter neutral such as Little Greene’s Joanna 130, or loft white 222, or it could act as the neutral and be pared with darker tones such as Attic 11 44, or Adventurer 7. If you are feeling super brave, you could chose to brighten it up and paint the woodwork (skirtings, arcitraves and doors) in Carmine 189 which will add a pop of colour adding interest and drama to your scheme.

Little Greene Tuscan Red 140

A chalky and intense deep terracotta red; found naturally as a complex oxide of iron, this pigment has been used over the centuries to colour paints and cosmetics

I have seen a lot of terracotta popping up lately. I first saw it at Decorex (an interior design trade show) last year in a much lighter shade but I’ve seen it in many more tones since then.

I adore this Little Greene colour, it feels deep and dramatic but also warm and not too over stimulating at the same time. The saturation isn’t too high which means that it could work in most spaces, including a bedroom and would still be nice and relaxing. I know that when I see it, it makes me want to curl up on the sofa under a warm snuggly throw and watch some Netflix!

Pair with neutrals china clay 1 or slaked lime mid 149 to make this shade sing, or for a strong contrast use Yellow Pink 46.

Little Greene Sage green 80

This was one of the colours enjoyed by the Victorians, on account of their repose to the sight and their solid and quiet tone

When I think of Autumn I definitely think of a mossy green. This colour conjures up images of being high up on a peak, the air is freezing and damp and covered in a misty haze. The bright greens of summer are a distant memory and all that is left is the deep and greyed greens that sit well with the bright oranges and dark browns.

This gorgeously warm shade sits well with slaked lime 105 and french grey 113 or for a contrast, pair with Mambo 112 for a dramatic and interesting scheme.

Farrow and Ball India yellow no 66

This deep mustard yellow is famously named after the pigment collected from the urine of cows fed on a special diet of mango leaves.

I couldn’t talk about Autumnal colours without including a mustard yellow now could I! I love this deep yet intense shade that is warm and comforting. The golden tone would bring a decadent feel to a scheme without feeling too overwhelming.

Pair with Green smoke 47 for a deep and interesting scheme, or shaded white to really let India yellow sing.

Farrow and Ball Inchyra blue no 289

This aged blue grey is inspired by the naturally dramatic Scottish skies that act as a backdrop for the classic Georgian Inchyra House.

I know what you’re thinking… blue isn’t a very autumnal colour. I agree with you, but I wanted to include this moody blue because on those days when Autumn is miserable, the sky can take on the appearance of this shade.

When paired with rusty tones this warm and deep grey/blue feels cosy and comforting, the perfect backdrop for reading a book in bed with a cup of warm tea.

Drop cloth no 283 and shaded white no 201, bring out the warm undertones in this blue. Pair with India yellow no 66 for a dramatic scheme, or with setting plaster no 231 to soften it up.

I hope you liked this little round up of Autumnal colour inspiration. Do you think you’ll be injecting some colour onto your home this season? Let me know. I also offer a colour consultancy service where I can help you put together colour schemes for your home. Have a little look on the services page, or send me a little email.

Lots of love as always,

Jade xx