A great way to color block is by using two neutral shades on the walls and letting the furniture and accessories make the statement. Consider grey and white for the walls - two easily sophisticated hues. A carmine red sofa, jade-coloured cabinet, multi-coloured ceiling lights, blue-and-white traditional glazed pottery and a painting with a yellow background all work together to create a bright, bold palette.

If you’re a fan of bright, vivid colors and geometric abstraction, then color blocking is definitely your thing. It doesn't have to be complicated. Use geometric shapes such as rectangles, circles or triangles for two tones of the same shade, or two different shades. Color blocking can create a sophisticated or playful vibe, depending upon the shapes and colors used. Bleed Bright

Color blocking mixes saturated hues of contrasting colors on the color wheel and puts them together to create a bold and bright palette. It focuses on simplicity of form by using geometric and abstract shapes. It is the easiest way to dress up a wall and make a statement without resorting to ostentatious pieces of furniture and decor.

Among the rising trends in home decor, an industry favorite is that of color blocking. What was first seen on a piece of art by Piet Mondrian, has become a hot trend beloved to the fashion industry, and making waves in interior decor as well. Interior designers and stylists use unusual color combinations to create bold and bright palettes, that turn ordinary homes into extraordinary. Here, Discern breaks the trend down for you, with our quick guide on how to color block at home.

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For the pastel lover, this palette will work wonders for your home and your mood.Choose muted mauve, rose pink and soft lilac in a geometric, abstract pattern for the walls. Its unique mix of hues and the pattern they create will be an immediate attention-grabber. Let the walls do the talking in this look: keep the furniture and accessories toned down, in shades of grey. The white table is a crisp stand-out against the furniture, as are the contrasting, patterned cushions.







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Pink Lemonade

A surefire way to grab - and hold - attention is with this striking color palette of hot pink and yellow. The walls are painted pink and the yellow TV unit and lounge chair create an exciting contrast. Pops of black, as seen in the dhurrie and the sofa set, are unexpected yet work well. The white coffee table ties the look together as the one neutral in the room. The colorful cushions add an extra dose of fun to the setting. This look will allow you to go as wild as you dare to!







Tip: One way to make color blocking a hit is by working with colors on a smaller scale, and creating cozy corners - a color-blocked reading nook, for example. Paint a small section of a chosen wall in this hot pink hue, and let its shape also stretch to an area on the ceiling to create a striped effect. Another way to do it is by keeping the walls white, or a neutral gray, and running a bright yellow stripe halfway up the wall.

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Draw inspiration from art for your living room. Dutch painter Piet Mondrian’s iconic, geometric art in primary colors can serve as your point of reference when creating this look, which will transform your room into a punchy and fresh space. The wallpaper, which pays homage to Mondrian’s artwork, serves as the main link between the decor and the color palette. The round yellow rug and the rectangular red coffee table mirror the pattern in the wallpaper, and are good examples of color blocking as well as shape blocking.

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The colour blocking technique lends a lot of energy to any room and creates a stunning visual effect. The possibilities are endless, and imagination is your only limitation!