If September's most popular Instagram posts are anything to go by, we're ready to dive into deep, dramatic blues.
Vibrant Inky Blues (opens in new tab) and electric Turkish Blues (opens in new tab) are fast overtaking the summer's lighter, cooler shades like Swimming Pool Blue (opens in new tab) and Sky Blue (opens in new tab), leaving us longing for dark blue kitchens (opens in new tab), darker hallways (opens in new tab) and dark and moody living rooms (opens in new tab).
These are the 10 images you've loved most.
1. STATEMENT HALLWAY
This statement hallway (opens in new tab)demonstrates how dramatic dados and door frames pair perfectly with crisp white walls. The stained glass, tall ceiling, white walls and stairs (opens in new tab) prevent the space from feeling too dark.
2. INTO THE DEEP
Wall-to-wall deep blue offers the perfect backdrop to make neon details pop.
3. INKY IKAT
Another space that beautifully showcases the timeless colour pairing of navy blues offset by crisp whites. The navy and white Ikat rug helps tie the whole look together.
4. TEAL APPEAL
Continuing the blue trend, this lush blue space feels cosy and inviting – perfect for curling up in on dreary, wet evenings.
5. TRIPPY TABLEWARE
Love pretty, decorative plates (opens in new tab)? You'll love Bethan Gray (opens in new tab)'s Lustre collection that she launched at Decorex (opens in new tab) last month...
6. PALM SPRING BRIGHTS
Bright pops of yellow and turquoise create a zesty yet glamorous mood in this Palm Springs inspired (opens in new tab) living space.
7. COSY NOOK
Taking a breather from dark, dramatic hues, this rustic, English country kitchen offers the perfect window spot for reading the papers on a rainy morning.
8. NEUTRALS
Another pared-back scheme, this soft palette of autumn neutrals (opens in new tab)creates a restful living room, livened up with pops of green and faux flowers.
9. VELVET BED
Haven't been seduced by a velvet bed (opens in new tab) yet? Maybe this dark blue number will change your mind – with matching textural bedspread and sumptuous stonewashed linen bedding (opens in new tab). Divine.
10. PRETTY PATTERN
Ombre curtains, wall-to-wall pattern and pops of pink are pulled together seamlessly in this co-ordinated colour scheme.
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