SquareRooms Issue 181 Mid-Year 2020

37 MORTAL CONTRAST Feeling bold? Try these unconventional colour combos Blue + yellow Effect: energetic amiability Suits: study rooms Cream + aqua Effect: cool and breezy Suits: guest rooms Purple + gunmetal grey Effect: dignified sophistication Suits: living rooms Orange + white Effect: cheerfulness Suits: playrooms Simple pleasures Green is often synonymous with nature and the outdoors, so it’s not surprising that the colour is extensively used for patterns that aim to uplift spirits and calm the senses. For this wallpaper style, white speckles stand out against the seafoam foreground. It’s straightforward, quirky, and soothing all at the same time – perfect for those who always strive for balance in their home life. When adapting this wallpaper design, keep in mind to choose small dots for that dainty, lightly-dusted effect. Spots that are bigger than a $1 coin will result in a somewhat in-your- face outcome. Under the sea Watching tropical fishes swim inside an aquarium has been proven to alleviate anxiety, according to psychotherapists, so why not bring this timeless concept to your walls? Undersea-inspired wallpaper designs is another favourite by many homeowners as they emulate the therapeutic effects of viewing a tankful of guppies and green swordtails. Some underwater patterns feature other marine life like jellyfishes and corals, and they look just as stunning in bedrooms. Pastel dreams If you want to breathe life into drab walls without the flashy factor, then pale shades should be your best bet. Blue, green, and pink pastels make a whimsically harmonious combination, which adds verve to neutrals like white or ash grey. Alternatively, choose warm tones like orange, yellow, and red because they mimic the stress-relieving hues of the sunset. Watercolour patterns with delicate colours are also suitable for kid’s rooms and spaces with predominantly ivory furniture, so consider this wallpaper style on your next house makeover. RELAXATION