Design your interiors around natural, organic colour scheme

Shristi Nangalia

From misty mountains to serene sunsets on the beach, from dried leaves to berries, Mother Nature has so much to offer in terms of colour inspiration for interiors. Let us inspire ourselves with Albert Einstein when he said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better”, and bring home the calming colour palettes of nature.

Yellow, orange, red and brown

Owing to the warm tones, this colour palette can liven up any space. You can set up a base of pale yellow, beige or brown and accent with orange and red furniture, artwork and accessories. Burnt orange, coral, tomato red and peach are mellower alternatives to vivid orange and bold red that you can try out. Add muted tones of grey or charcoal for an ageless look. These comforting colours of the autumn sunset are perfect for every living space in the house, including the drawing room and study rooms.

Dark green, brown, mustard and grey

This colour palette can make any neutral space stand out. Understated colours like dark green and grey can bring stability, while patches of mustard and terracotta brown add vivacity and character to the setup. Adding hues like birch, sage and copper to the scheme will give it an earthy atmosphere. Although this colour palette is great for common areas of the house like the living room, dining room and staircase, it can add personality to quieter spaces like bedrooms and study room as well.

Pink, peach and classic blue

Who said nature is just about the flora? The fauna, too, can be a point of inspiration while decorating the interiors. From hummingbirds to kingfisher, from surgeonfish to angelfish, there are some stunning species out there that can be the starting point of your colour selection process. Pink, orange and blue is, surprisingly, a stunning colour combination. You can go for pastel tones of the said colours or pick from variants like plum, magenta, lapis, teal, cobalt blue, honey orange and sandstone yellow, too. Frame the bright colours over a base of stone grey, cream or beige to tailor a balanced look. Thanks to its versatile and adaptable nature, this eclectic colour palette can be translated to both common and private areas of the house.

White, brown and black

If you like mature, sober tones of browns and blacks over flashy ones like pinks and blues, this is the palette for you. Brown walls, rich woodwork and black accessories can harvest a timeless look, while a background of cream or white and grey can provide cooler conjunction to the bold and dark hues. Other gorgeous colours like walnut, cedar, coffee and bronze also go well with this scheme too. Although this palette is pretty versatile, it works best in intimate areas like bedrooms, library, media room, home theatre and closets.

Blue, white and tan

The relaxing colour combination of foam white, light blue and sandy brown or tan can give your interiors a distinct coastal vibe. From wall paint to accent pieces, flooring to wall décor, one can hardly go wrong working with these hues. You can add hints of turquoise, cream, soft blue and light grey to the scheme to achieve a wholesome, beachy look. Being such a restful and well-rounded palette, it can best resonate with the look of your bedrooms, lounge, family room and kitchen. If you are an admirer of coastal décor, you can go all-in with this colour scheme as well.