This month let’s look at the unusual, but warm colour Ochre, and how to use it to create a more beautiful home.
This colour is a warming and inviting colour so works perfectly in entrance halls, to welcome your guests in. Its glow acts as sunshine and adds warmth to north facing rooms. It works especially well with reds and browns to create a rich colour palette.
It is a versatile colour that can be paired with many other colours to add drama. For example pairing with strong greens works in a botanical room or white if you wish to tone it back.
It can be used to add a splash of colour in a kitchen with blue units with the warm yellow balancing the cooler blue.
If you want to pair with an accent colour try raspberry, olive green or a warm pink.
Ochre works well as a neutral colour too when paired with wood tones or metallics. Also as a calming, earthy, grounding tone when paired with rattan chairs or bamboo furniture.
It really is versatile. So, if you think this colour is for you get a sample of Ochre Mountain from Valspar or Jarosite Chalky from Craig & Rose and see where you can add a touch of sunshine to your home!
Image from Craig & Rose
