Citrus Schemes to put a little zest in your Interior all year round!
Long sunny days, warm nights, al fresco dining, there is so much about Summer that makes us want to squeeze all there is out of it!
“I can see you
Your brown skin shining in the sun
You got the top pulled down and the
Radio on, baby”
Palm Beach Bedroom by Phoebe Howard
Yes, I did just quote Don Henley.
These last licks of August make me want to treasure every second, but they also leave me with a light bittersweet feeling. I never feel like saying good-bye to summer.
The carefree and energetic spirit, the light heartedness, the gathering and reunions, there is so much to love about summer.
Come see how you can add a citrus blend to your interior to provide a little bit of sunshine when the weather turns, well, a little gray.
Below are some simple and creative ways to lose the winter blues and add some zest to your life and home!
Since re-locating to the Sunshine State I have embraced the power of color. All the bright hues and perfectly patterned Palm Beach interiors - it’s hard not to feel the light!
However, if you are located somewhere that is not summer all year round then you may want to consider small doses of zest.
Lemons, Limes, Oranges, and Grapefruit - they don’t just look good on your plate! See how these powerful punches of color can provide some cheer to your interior.
Add A Little Slice - A small dose of Citrus Accents
If you want a bright accent but aren’t ready to go full mango! I suggest a large piece of artwork - it complements a gray or neutral backdrop to provide some warmth without over powering your interior.
Alternative ways to bring in a burst of color and some summer boho vibes is with a fully upholstered accent piece of furniture or some bright cushions that can be added or removed along with the seasons if you like a little change throughout the year.
Try A Citrus Cocktail
Quarter Circle Tiles by Smink Studio in bespoke colorway
A Playful Mix of Citrus Colors for your Home
If you like to play with bright colors and patterns. This may be the combination for you!
It packs a lot of punch and a virtual dose of Vitamin C and D!
Try a multi color patterned and colored tile combo - like Quarter Circle by Smink Studio
Either way you choose: a single citrus accent or any blend, the scheme is sure to provide some zing!
You can also bring in that burst of flavor with a bold custom upholstered fabric on an accent piece of furniture.
If you are going to splurge on an accent piece you might as well go full throttle- like the Couture Geometric Deco Orange Ottoman or Bench in Printed Velvet and Brass from the Awaiting collection by Secondome.
A Slice of Lemon
Yellow is the color of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy.
Yellow produces a warming effect, arouses cheerfulness, stimulates mental activity, and generates muscle energy. Yellow is often associated with food.
For a little burst of sunshine we love the Sunshine Calandiva.
Perhaps a whole house of bright colors is just a little too much. You can still add some brightness.
Cecil Touchon Collages
Art is always a good idea!
It can be moved around to add just the right amount of focus and warmth to whatever area in your home is in need of a little light.
Santa Fe based collage artist - Cecil Touchon is a contemporary American collage artist, painter, published poet and theorist who makes visual poetry where he explores the boundaries of art and poetry.
A Little wedge of Lime
Go green! Lime green is a bright green color resembling that of the skin of the citrus fruit. Lime green is a color closely associated with nature, confidence, and high energy and is thought to promote feelings of liveliness, freshness, and creativity.
So it’s only natural to go straight to the source and add plenty of plants. Overflowing, organic and alive!
We know this outdoor shower is not ideal year round in most locales, however, that barefoot and carefree feeling can be! Load up on life with indoor plants.
A few more ways to get a twist of lime!
A Splash of Orange
Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Orange represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation.
An accent wall, A Door, Upholstered Chairs, A Painted Entry - there are a variety of ways you can bring a little happiness and enthusiasm into your home!
A Grapefruit Blend
I am a big fan of Tertiary Colors. They are more subtle than Primary or Secondary colors. To me, they are a little more sophisticated and complex.
Orange, Grapefruit and Coral Paint Blends by Better Homes and Gardens
Tertiary colors are combinations of primary and secondary colours. There are six tertiary colors; red-orange, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, blue-violet, and red-violet.
Grapefruit falls in the red-orange or yellow-orange spectrum.
Warm, dynamic, and invigorating, it blends the femininity of pink with the optimism and energy of orange.
Kips Bay Palm Beach 2019 Beach House by Meg Braff Designs in West Palm Beach, FL
Shop some powerful ways to bring a lot of zest into your home!
Susan Knof is the Creative Director and owner of KNOF design - an international boutique interior design firm based in Miami Beach.
She brings a unique perspective and a world of experience to each project she takes on.
