We still feel the glow of the summer heat, but the end of summer will arrive soon. Terracotta, a shade between orange and brown, reflects perfectly this feeling. It is a cozy color that helps to bring a warm feeling in your home. It has a lot of the qualities of orange; enthusiasm, spontaneous, gives energy and brings joy. A color for celebration. Terracotta has a more comforting feeling than orange because of the mix with brown. Brown is a color which brings security, is calming, sheltering. Terracotta will make a great transition into autumn.
image in back via Life Style Nordic - Trumpet candle holder Prevalent Projects - picture on the right via Frenchy Fancy terracotta Sun Palm Aflora
It was really impressive, the first time when I arrived in Marrakech, to see all the houses in and around the city in this intense color. As mono-blocks, very modern cubes, around the city and capturing all the history once you arrive in the Medina. A color which blends in with the landscape around it.
Marrakech via Mi-figue Mi-raison - YSL museum via Wallpaper - Moroccan floor pillows via Aztec House - Ben Youssef mosque by Alex Azabache via Unsplash
When we see the darker tones of terracotta we feel a certain comfort, it slows us down and brings time for reflection as the on those hot summer days where you just want to relax with a book, somewhere in the shade and dream of future. In summer we have the feeling that nothing can go wrong. When I think of terracotta I think of pottery, tiles and see the imperfections in the shades, It is exactly that what makes me love this color.
outdoor image via Shake - ceramic pots by Natalie Weinberger via Sight Unseen - illustration by Na Kim via The New Yorker
Terracotta can be a great choice for your interior, it will bring a certain warm glow into your room. It is easy to combine with other colors and will bring you a surprisingly result. It will look very trendy in combination with grey tones . Grey can be to cold, the refection of the terracotta will make it feel natural and inviting.
Tivoli tiles Rubik Material Laboratory - La Doce table ware by Andes House via Mocoloco - kitchen via Kansei
A very feminine color, a color which invites you to self care. Combine terracotta with a grayish green and it will bring you in a wellness mood. Specially this year we have to take care, even more, of our wellbeing. Times are challenging, we need this special comfort. Colors which come from nature are ideal to keep us in balance.
natural dyed baby blanket La Petite Leone - paper Traumanufaktur - Eucaliptus Hearts in Colors - hand cream Lekker Home -
In the bathroom terracotta will bring a great alternative to all the neutral beige tones we are using all the time. Use different terracota tones in combination with ivory color and brass for a very sophisticated look.
shower via Domino - washbasin via Dwell - image on teh right via Jatana Interiors
Terracotta color and the classical terracotta tiles, as we all known them, can be boring and even a bit old-fashioned. It doesn’t have to be, terracotta is quite trendy when used in a graphical print. It looks very modern and trendy in combination with brass.
tiles on the left Fornace Brione - tiles up right Creative Materials Cooperation - interior image via Eclectic Trends - 100% Trays Lekker Home
What always has been a typical Mediterranean color suddenly looks so trendy.
Terracotta is perfect
brings a warm summer glow in to your interior
is comforting
very trendy in combination with grey tones
a perfect alternative for the bathroom
combine it with a soft green for a wellness feeling
I just love terracotta and this will be the new color for my bedroom. What about you?
You don’t want to miss any of my blog posts? Follow me on my FB page, or Bloglovin' or even better subscribe to my newsletter