We give a muted take on Pantone’s colour of the year ‘Living Coral’ (16-1546)

While the coral hue provides vibrancy and energy, for those wanting a more subtle coral addition to their interiors here’s a variation of ways in which you can incorporate a romantic coral palette into your home, crossing both summer and winter seasons. 

Bedding and blinds 

Introducing a lighter-look coral into interior schemes is warm and comforting. Especially in the bedroom where you can allow yourself to float into a wave of peacefulness. ILIV’s hand-painted designs of coral and greys boasting floaty feathers and stunning seaside scenes have been hugely popular this year. The Seascape range is suitable for made to measure curtains, bedding and Roman blinds.

Rugs

One of the huge trends on Instagram this year has been the addition of an Aztec rug and it’s not just for bedrooms either. Small rugs are appearing in offices, hallways and kitchens to add that extra detail to insta-styled spaces. You can introduce a pop of coral without having to go ‘loud and proud’ with this hand-made Havannah rug from McGee and Co

Bowls and kitchenware 

Pastels in the kitchen create warm and friendly environments. Perfect if the heart of your home is the kitchen. Here you can add a toned down version of Living Coral via Anthropologie’s insanely cute bowls, plates and mugs. So versatile and so beautifully blush. 

Statement cushions and upholstery 

Timeless, elegant and drawn from the Art Deco era, ILIV’s Charleston collection gives coral fans a stunning set of fabrics to choose from. The shimmering materials and opulent designs offer intimacy and mellowness. Added to neutral furniture to create a statement cushion corner or upholstering a footstool or chaise lounge, the coral colourway instantly transforms a living or lounging space.

Wonderful walls 

Vivacious coral may be too much for your walls but mixing it with cream colours for a calmer look or more orangey tones for a warmer sunset tone is a wonderful way of staying on-trend. For a fashion forward space, try adding navy blue and grey accessories to form a contrasting view against the coral backdrop. Take a peek at ‘red earth’ by Farrow and Ball which changes tone through the day, getting deeper and warmer as the sun drops.