Introduce Some Colour To Your Decorative Theme This Holiday Season

To give your


home a really eye catching look this holiday season - and of course for the


rest of the year - introduce some bold, bright colours to your decor . Mix cranberry


red with neutral grey . The contrast of


the bold red and subtle slate is simple and striking . It makes for a very contemporary blend, so it is a good idea to


make sure any furnishings have a sleek modern look . Create a Christmas-style light fitting by hanging


baubles here and there on the ceiling, while you can easily decorate the dining


table or sideboard with a selection of jar candles or simply an elegant


candlestick or two . Bring a fanciful flourish to your


hall with a pretty painted silhoutte around the door  . Use a pale grey on the walls, but pick a deeper grey


for at least one piece of furniture to add deptn . What is the


best way to use berry shades to create a seasonal look ? Keep them as an


accent if you're going to play it safe and only accessorise with berry shades,


the obvious companions are grey and white . If you're feeling adventurous, other striking combinations


are cassis and navy or raspberry and aqua blue . Dot them


around the wall . Deeper


colours such as cassis and cranberry will give a cosy feel, while sharper tones


of magenta and raspberry will look crisp and contemporary, especially when


teamed with white.There are   plenty of different


accessories to be found in these colours, ranging from


simple items like cushions for the living room or bedroom, to


those perennial favourites   aromatic candles


, from quality brands like Yankee


candles and True Grace


candles There is an abundance of both colours and aromas available  . There's a big trend now for breaking old decorating rules


and clashing colour .


Where previously you would want to ensure that colours schemes worked with one


another , now


the trend is for the opposite. Clashing colours create an eye catching design


and is the new look for this season. Bold colours look best under bright


lights, so include plenty of task lighting in your scheme from floor and table


lamps to wall lights to iluminate an alcove .


















  The author owns the Scented Candle store where you will finda range of scented candles and otherhome fragrances including the contemorary alternative to candles, the reeddiffuser.