Indigo

Mon 18 Jul 2016 James Nuttall

Indigo

Ironically, one of the hottest colours for this summer is actually one of the coolest tones in the spectrum. We are, of course, talking about Indigo. This calm base colour is the ideal shade for fashioning a soothed and tranquil atmosphere in your home. Not only that, but this style promises to remain in vogue for a very long time – years, in fact. The reason for this is because an indigo interior is incredibly simple to style and re-style.

Indigo is a colour to suit all seasons, adding a cool dichotomy to the sweltering summer months while also bestowing a complementary depth upon wintertime decors. Furthermore, if you are looking for room inspiration with longevity, the Autumn/Winter style trends for 2017 will stay loyal to indigo, as well as teal and other deeper tones of blue, making this trend a fantastic long-term investment.

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Marine

Another reason for indigo’s popularity is that it offers scope for a range of varied motifs to be fashioned in your home. There are so many room design ideas to try out with indigo, and we have selected a few for you to experiment with, here. One such motif is a Marine theme; a cool and classic look that is ideal for making your home feel bright and breezy, this style evokes memories of the ocean and long, sandy beaches. If you are a fan of the great Al Fresco, then this style is perfect for you.

Mood lighting plays a pivotal role in the Marine interior; blue urchin lanterns are the perfect accompaniment to this ambience, creating a cool, calm and intimate atmosphere, perfect for summer evenings.

You should feature white wherever possible. White wooden furniture, such as cabinets and tables, go beautifully with indigo and enhance the classic Marine ambience, beautifully. Wooden floorboards rather than carpets are the ideal for this decor, lending a natural and rustic tone. Rugs that incorporate dark and light blue stripes, punctuated by white stripes, lend a sumptuous seaside feel, as do deckchairs and wooden garden chairs, especially ones in shades of indigo.

A roman blind like Prestigious Villamosa Indigo would pair perfectly with your rug, incorporating the very same striped pattern. Complement this pairing even further with a set of matching cushions made from the same fabric. If you would prefer a deeper tone to add some variety, then why not try our exclusive Touched by Design Accent Midnight roman blind, which is a plain shade of indigo to lend a nautical air to the room.

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Moroccan

Another timeless look is the Moroccan home. Room inspiration for this decor flourishes with beautiful patterns and luxurious fabrics, which is why we at Roman Blinds Direct love it so much.

We recommend dark fabrics for your roman blinds that still maintain the Moroccan theme, such as the gorgeously geometric pattern of Prestigious Hex Cobalt; for an even more artistic lilt, try out Clarke & Clarke Izapa Indigo, which incorporates a truly one-off pattern that emulates the classic Moroccan style, fabulously. Complementary cushions in the same pattern will work as a wonderful finishing touch.

Large sofas with plenty of cushions, as well as coffee tables in their natural wooden finish, will add to the classic eastern charm. Marble flooring is preferable, creating a cool and classic look.

Accessorise with objet d’art like wooden bowls and spoons in shades of aqua and indigo, lending a rustic, vintage touch to the ambience. Lamps should be on tables, eastern-styled artwork should be hanging from the wall and indigo mosaic-patterned rugs should be laying on the floor.

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Chinese

Another eastern theme which remains in style is Chinese home decor. This really is the hub for beautiful artistic patterns, and indigo is a spectacularly suitable shade to accompany a Chinese motif.

Ceramics play a large part in Chinese decor; classic china or porcelain plates, bowls and dishes are essential for your home decor, both as decorations and as well as kitchen utensils. Indigo patterns painted onto white porcelain bases are timelessly beautiful and add a real depth of character to your home. English teapots in similar styles also give a classic ambience for even more style.

Ornamental china birds and other ceramic decorations will further highlight the Chinese theme.

Your roman blinds don’t need to be limited to a particular style or pattern, but they should include soft shades of indigo and incorporate an artistic pattern of some description. We recommend Clarke & Clarke Caitlin Linen Aqua, which emulates a traditional Chinese style, featuring a beautiful floral pattern that is certain to stun.

A second design is the gorgeously geometric Prestigious Bromley Vintage, which would look especially captivating in the kitchen. This dazzling pattern promises to be an instant focal point in any home, and is reminiscent of modern Chinese artistry.

As for your colour scheme, subtle inclusions of cherry red, such as that of the occasional cushion or splash of red within a blue rug, will contrast fantastically with the indigo base to style a vibrant and eclectic decor.

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Modern

While the vintage charm of indigo is inescapable, we don’t want you think that this trend is rooted completely in the past. There are plenty of modern slants you can take on this trend, which will give your room an enduring electric buzz.

All the mod-cons can be brought out for this style of room inspiration; water filters in aquatic shades of blue, along with chrome kettles and cookers, will fashion a futuristic and clean aesthetic, while indigo light shades and metal tables and chairs will lend a chic industrial feel.

An ultra-modern patterned roman blind is in order for this contemporary interior; our stylists recommend Prestigious Zodiac Cobalt, a swirling design that is certain to electrify even the drabbest decor.

Your base colours should be neutral tones which you can then liven up with bold strokes of indigo. Either black or white will work wonders as a base colour, depending on whether you want to style a light or dark decor, and you can add a sheen to this look with some chrome utensils and kitchen appliances.

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If you try out any of our room design ideas for your own home, we’d love to see. Send us a picture on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, using our official hash tag, #igdtrends .

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