These are the Biggest Colour Trends for 2021

As we fully settle into 2021, it's time to think about fresh ideas and new ways to update your space. The biggest home colour trends for this year are all about creating a comfortable environment that feels a little more special than it did in years past. In 2021, it's all about freshening up your home with cosy, liveable pieces; it's also a time to add a bit of sparkle or a unique item you might have overlooked before. Below, read more about the top home colour trends: palace blue, fern green, blush and purist blue.

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2021 Home Colour Trends: Palace Blue

Palace blue is a colour that holds power. Think taking a classic dark blue like navy and making it sparkle. Palace blue is one of the biggest colour trends for 2021 as it makes a statement, whether you choose to use it as the main colour in your palette or as an accent. We consider palace blue to be the chameleon of the colour wheel.

To create a room that's crisp and inviting, pair palace blue with bright whites. For a glam take on palace blue, decorate with saturated jewel tones like ruby red and gold. If you want to take a modern and unexpected approach, use rust and ochre with palace blue. And for a trendy take on modern colours (think 1970s), use palace blue in a trio with burnt orange and olive green.

Palace blue and white are the perfect combination for serveware and dinnerware. Roll a palace blue table runner along your dining table, and then set out white dishware that's accented with palace blue. The best thing about this colour combination is that you can often find heirloom or vintage pieces to pair with your new serveware.

To incorporate this look in a guest bedroom or home office, use palace blue furniture as your base, whether it's a desk and bookcase set or a dresser and nightstand. Then add touches of the unexpected, like an ochre throw pillow or rust-orange area rug.

To infuse palace blue into your living room, consider choosing a bar cart or sideboard in this colour. You can top either surface with brass decor and simple stemless glassware.

Palace blue is one of those colours that creates a lasting impression, no matter what other colours you pair it with. Instead of traditional navy and sky blue, take a step outside your comfort zone this year. Your adventurous spirit is sure to be rewarded.

2021 Home Colour Trends: Fern Green

Fern green is an energising and refreshing take on the tried and true colour green. This exciting colour is great for big and small rooms, from an open-concept living room to a powder room. And because it's such a deep hue, fern green can be both strong and wistful.

Fern green looks great with rich jewel tones like pinot noir – purple and vibrant yellow. Pair jewel tones with silver accent pieces. This shade of green also works seamlessly as the accent colour in an otherwise neutral palette. Fern green will add warmth to wooden furniture and gold lighting. For a whimsical room – like a powder room or hallway – pair fern green with blue.

To create a bedroom that exudes a sexy, cosmopolitan aesthetic, intersperse fern green with black and white. A fern green, black and white comforter in a banana-leaf pattern will make your home feel like an island. Set twin black-and-white lamps on either side of the bed to ground the energizing bedding. Alternatively, you can choose fern green nightstands for an elegant twist and top them with gold lamps.

For a unique dining room experience, adorn your wooden table with fern green decor. Mix and match green crystal goblets with ceramic vases. Make the dining room look extra striking by choosing a fern green table runner and hand-knotted rug. Surround the table with tufted fern green barrel dining chairs. Now you're ready to host a cocktail party.

Whether you're using fern green in your holiday home or among the colour palette of everyday life, there is something dazzling and fresh about this shade of green. We hope fern green breathes life into any room you use it in, even if it's just as an accent colour.

2021 Home Colour Trends: Blush

A blush room will make you want to sit back and relax after a busy day. This calming colour is great for bedrooms, living rooms and home libraries – really anywhere that you retreat to for a moment of peace. Blush is not the best choice for a high-energy room such as an hallway or kitchen, because it doesn't translate well in a busy environment. Blush sets a soft, romantic and inviting tone.

One of the things that makes blush a special colour, and why it made our list for this year's top colour trends, is its versatility. Although you might typically think of blush as a glam or traditional colour, it can work with any style of home. For a fresh, clean and simple look, pair blush with white. For contemporary and glam styles, pair blush with silver or gold. To tone blush down and make it more masculine, pair it with gray. And if you want to ignite a little drama, pair blush with indigo. Please note that although blush is incredibly versatile, it does not pair well with citrus colours like orange and yellow.

To create a comfortable bedroom, consider investing in a luxe blush duvet cover set. Complement the duvet cover with animal print sheets and faux fur scatter cushions for a glamorous touch. Then invest in metallic lighting and a tufted blush headboard.

To create a living room that's both stylish and welcoming, centre your furniture around a blush crushed-velvet sofa. Hang a tiered chandelier above the sofa; we love a chandelier with a blush finish and blush-toned bulbs.

Remember that blush is a colour that should never limit you. Beyond blush furniture, there's a world of blush-coloured art, table vases and home decor to choose from.

2021 Home Colour Trends: Purist Blue

Purist blue is a soft and optimistic colour. This shade of blue should be used to invoke the feelings of escapism. It is a peaceful hue that balances on the cusp of blue and green. Purist blue is a colour that can be used as a background or as an accent; its gentleness will make you feel calm.

Purist blue is a great colour to use in a master bedroom, a reading nook or sitting area or a utility room. This colour is uplifting and spiritual, giving you or your guests a place to go for a few minutes of peace or an entire night of meditation and relaxation. Purist blue pairs well with other light-toned colours like lavender, buttercream and pale peach. To bring purist blue back down to earth, it can also be used in a trio with black, white or light gray. In a room with purist blue furniture or wall art, make your hardware and appliances pop by using polished nickel, chrome, or stainless steel.

To make your purist blue bedroom or sitting area feel inviting and gentle, place a purist blue pouffe next to the sofa to make it look extra comfortable. Add purist blue pillows and soft, faux fur blankets to seating areas. Place a purist blue and white table lamp on a side table to cast a cosy glow.

If using purist blue in a bathroom or guest bedroom, invest in thoughtful decorative pieces. A purist blue serving tray can keep toiletries, makeup or jewellery organised. Purist blue candles or a glass vase with purist blue pebbles can create a peaceful environment. Even placing a small purist blue decorative coral atop a toilet or choosing purist blue counter accessories can make your bathroom feel like an escape.

Purist blue can also be used in a nursery to give little ones a soothing place to rest. To keep purist blue both masculine and feminine, decorate the nursery with other light shades of colour. Relax in a buttery soft hollandaise-coloured armchair while you care for the baby. Hang a lavender and purist blue wall hanging up to give your child something interesting to look at. And make the floor extra soft with a purist blue and white area rug.

We hope that a colour like purist blue will remind you to relax and set intentions in a year where anything is possible.