The Colour-Chic Interior

A new trend is emerging in urban interiors, utilizing an explosion of colours, dramatic details, richly textured materials and sometimes a composition of multicultural elements. Playful, yet sophisticated, it is about modern contemporary interiors with a highly individualized style. This type of interior style works around the idea of being playful, yet maintaining a dose of sensibility. However, when it comes down to really defining it, it's not as easily recognizable as styles like tropical or Zen, as in the end this trend is about personalizing spaces.

While the term 'chic' here is largely our opinionated view on this interior's style, a few elements like details and an inspiring use of colours are crucial to achieve this up and coming trend. Re-painting your spaces and replacing all your furniture to achieve that ‘colour-chic’ look may be an effective way to go about it, but there are also smaller ways to do it:

• Make a statement with bold wall features that also function as a display area to highlight your favourite pieces. Size matters when it comes to furniture. For visual interest, get sofas which leave enough space in the living room to fit in another sitting piece like a distinctive armchair.
• Contrast is the key to highlight different spaces in this interior. For example, pair up a down-to-earth dining area with a bright and bold kitchen to bring out the funkiness of the kitchen area.
• Go for eye catching wall features to anchor visual focus towards the centre point of living spaces. Choose wall features which connect to the rest of the decor through the use of colours, form and strategic placement.

You don't have to change your serious-looking sofa, just add on colourful cushions.These colourful striped throw pillows can spruce up your neutral sofa right away.

Another way to accentuate spaces is through the use of lamps. Place shades of different styles all around the interior.