Summer comes to an end and we feel that autumn will arrive soon, the sun goes down earlier. The mornings and evenings are getting cooler. Autumn is the season of memories, as souvenirs of a beautiful summer.
Late Summer Glow
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The early days in autumn can still be warm, but is a different warmth than in summer. It feels as a comforting blanket around our shoulders. The light is still filled with a warm summer glow. It brings us memories from our travels and we can still enjoy being outdoors.
This season is perfect for those warm tones, shades of terracotta. As we would feel the glow of summer on our skin after a day on the beach. A sunny harmony that invites you stay more indoors. Is comforting and cheerful. Those shades will remind you of sunny summer days and bring you in a positive mood.
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Terracotta tones work well through out the whole house. It could be an unexpected but perfect choice for the kitchen. Not something you see around a lot. Now that we will spend again more time indoors it can be the moment to try out new recipes. Natural materials are the perfect choice to bring out the most of this color harmony. This color harmony can be quite feminine and works well in modern contemporary settings or a bohemian style.
Indian Summer
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Nature provides us all the color harmonies we need. When we look around, whatever season we are in, we see perfect combinations. Indian summer is autumn at its best, It shows all beauty before winter arrives and days will be grey and dark.
This is the most traditional color harmony for autumn season. The splendor of the dried leaves. A classical combination that will stand time, not sensitive to trends. It is also a more masculine combination.
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This color harmony works very well in a countryside house, a mountain house. A warm color harmony for an inviting interior. We want to surround is now with warm colors. Wool and velvet are the materials to go for. Dark wood floors, leather armchair, a classical rug and you have all ingredients to make most out of this mood.
Muted Earth Tones
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Slowly nature will loose all its color and get more grayish. Earth tones will take over. Back to basics, no cheerful color splashes, as taking a rest after the color explosion of summer.
A muted palette, warm grey tones and neutral colors for a relaxing atmosphere. No surprises but also no fear you will go wrong in combining colors.
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Those muted earth tones are bringing a certain comfort, preparing us for darker days to come. They embrace us, ground us. After the summer season that asks for exploring new horizons, this season invites us to come back to our inner self and just relax. Natural materials and natural colors are giving us the space to explore new hobbies. Perfect color harmony for a more modern rustic approach.
Foggy Mood
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Foggy mornings or even foggy days, all is hidden. The world around us gets quite, ready for winter. The air is cold and crisp. There is a beauty in all this.
A poetic color harmony with a cold under tone. Colors are muted and a bit undefined.
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We can create this foggy mood at home with structured walls. Combine heavy linens with washed velvets for the sofa and add a fluffy mohair blanket. Oak floor and furniture with a smoked finish. Colored glasses and handmade ceramic plates for the table. Let the Scandinavian style inspire you and you are ready for hygge.
What are the best colors for autumn
warm terracotta colors to keep the late summer glowing
classical color harmony to keep it traditional
muted earth colors for a relaxing interior
a poetic harmony, inspired by Scandinavian style and you are ready for hygge
What is your favorite color harmony for autumn?
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