The safest place you can be while decorating is pairing a neutral with a color. Tan or gray can be paired with any other color, but if you’re sick of the tan couch or gray wall color you’ve been living with, go out on a limb with these unexpected colors. I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised.
Coral and
yellow
are a sunny pair that is inviting and playful.Try upholstering an armchair in a coral pattern and accessorize with a butter yellow throw and you will naturally gravitate towards this cheery space.
Lavender and blue make a sophisticated match, especially when contrasted with a crisp white backdrop. Use in a kitchen or bathroom and the soothing shades of lavender and robin’s egg blue will make the space feel luxurious and far from boring.
Green and
go together like peas and carrots. Opt for tints of jade green and bright, peony pink for a rich and vibrant color story. Also, think beyond strictly colors and try mixing patterns. A green tweed or check looks striking against a pink and floral pattern.
Terracotta and blue surprisingly coordinate due to the contrasting warm and cool tones. A dynamic rust-orange and icy blue create a vivid composition in both look and feel.
The next time you want to repaint a room or purchase new bed linens start with two colors and build from there. It may be hard to imagine a purple kitchen or checkered sofa, however there are so many shades and prints worth exploring that you shouldn’t settle for anything less than colorful. Many of the pictures that depict our Unexpected Color Combos were derived from nature which is a fantastic source for daring colors existing harmoniously. If you’re still having trouble, Sauder’s designers are masters at finding inspiration and balance in color coordination.
*Pictures provided by design seed
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