Get the Look - Warm Citrus

When we think of warm citrus shades we think autumnal colours, Halloween, dark evenings and cosy nights by the fire. All shades of orange from deep and intense to bright and zingy, reds, burnt umber and deep burgundy; all will give your home a beautiful glow, add warmth and a feeling of comfort. However this colour palette will enhance your living spaces no matter what the season.

In recent years the love for all things retro has come to forefront in interior design. The wild patterns of the 1970s have definitely had a revival albeit with a modern twist, and the colours from those bygone days are enjoying a big comeback. This range of tints is being used in contemporary and traditional homes alike, teamed with complementary neutral shades for maximum impact. Orange in particular has seen a big revival and has become an increasingly popular choice around the home as have metallic and strong patterns.

Warm citrus is a style that evokes feelings of all things homely, but can also easily give your living spaces the wow factor.

Top Tips For Creating the Look

This palette really gives you the freedom to be yourself and to inject your personality into your home. From bold expanses of strong reds, to hints of fresh lemon, warm citrus as a style is fantastically versatile allowing you to make subtle nods or a real statement – or anything in between. We’ve asked our experts to help us with some hints to help you introduce warm citrus into your home.

1. Orange is the new black

This 70s revival colour looks amazing in a bedroom on the walls with complementary deep red accessories and a gorgeous dark wood effect laminate flooring. Or in a cream room with an orange wallpapered feature wall. Match with orange accessories and a natural textured carpets for a perfect finish.

2. Mellow yellow

Yellow comes in many forms from bright and zesty to baby lemon. Mustard is making a comeback with retro upholstered furniture becoming fashionable once more teamed with beige walls and green soft furnishings. Mustard carpets will complement warm reds and greens as would oak engineered wood flooring and luxury vinyl tiles.

3. Be brave!

Go all out with a solid block citrus colour on the walls, statement furniture pieces and eclectic knick-knacks to inject your personality. Complement with a laminate floor in a warm shade. A white bathroom will look fabulous with bright green or yellow vinyl flooring with co-ordinated towels, flannels and accessories. Choose a red carpet or bold stripes to add instant impact to your room, then add neutral furniture and walls.