Beiges and grays be gone. Jewel tones be beckoned. A luxe trend that has recently popped up in the home and design industry is the return to bold and beautiful colors, specifically those inspired by rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and…you get the picture. Either dominating entire living spaces wall-to-painted-wall or incorporated with furniture and décor, rich hues are seeing a resurgence within the palettes that interior designers employ. But an ounce of caution: Jewel tones may be interpreted as either magnificent and smart or jarring and clumsy, depending on how they are used in a living space. Intrigued? We recommend starting your foray into this design trend gently by adding decorative elements, such as a painting, pillows, a rug, or even a piece of furniture before diving into buckets of paint. Industry experts suggest balancing such items against neutral tones. This creates eye-catching, not overwhelming, appeal. That said, if big and bold is your calling card, try balancing three shades of color next to each other on the color wheel (example: green, blue, purple) for an analogous look. If you’re unsure of which color to choose, take inspiration from your own pieces of décor. Here are several looks and items that have caught our eye.
Beetle fully upholstered lounge chair in blue sapphire velvet
brass base
$2,329
Magna Graecia nested accent table in gold with agate
set of three
$365
Colyn sectional in emerald green
$2,497
Oggetti Luce Fuji five-light pendant amethyst
$2,855
multiple sizes available starting at $22
Safavieh Adirondack modern abstract red/black rug
5’1” x 7’6”
$82
