While design magazines offer valuable ideas, there is no better color guide than nature inspired paint colors. By drawing from the greens, blues, grays, and earth tones found in nature, these tones bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home.
Incorporate nature inspired colors as the primary color for walls to create a serene backdrop, or use them on accents walls to carefully infuse the space with a natural world essence.
When using nature inspired colors, consider the mood and aesthetic you want to create. Soft blues, for instance, evoke a sense of tranquility making them ideal for bedrooms or spaces where the focus is on relaxation. On the other hand, bold greens infuse a room with energy and vitality, making them good for areas of activity and socializing.
Let these colors help you bring the outdoors inside, creating an environment that connects you to the captivating wonders of the natural world.
Nature Inspired Neutrals
When it comes to finding neutral color inspiration in nature, birds are a great place to start. They come in a wide range of hues that can be used to create different moods and styles in a home. Pictured here is a Hoopoe Inspired color palette using Sherwin Williams (SW) hues.
Birds, like this Eurasian Hoopoe, are known for their earthy, neutral colors. These tones provide a warm and inviting aesthetic in any decorating scheme. Use them in a living room or dining room for a cozy and welcoming space.
Using colorful birds as inspiration is a fun and creative way to update your interior or exterior color scheme. Many birds have feathers with unique color combinations that can be used as a guide for creating a color scheme. For example, the woodpecker pictured here, can be color translated into a house with black shutters and an orange front door.
Consider the environment where the bird lives and add those colors into your decorating scheme. Once you’ve selected your bird(s) for inspiration, choose a color palette based on those hues. Use a color wheel to pick complementary colors that work well together. Once you have a color palette, make sure the colors harmonize.
Malibu Color Hunting
The Sherwin Williams fan deck perfectly matched these items from a nature walk in Malibu, California. Color hunting is the hobby of photographing interesting items to capture the beautiful hues that surround us. Match those images to color chips, like in this photo. Then, pick a room or space to paint and have the paint store make your color and enjoy your updated space.
Sherwin Williams Color Inspiration
Paint store fan decks are a design tool that create unlimited decorating possibilities. These nectarine blossoms were matched from a Sherwin Williams fan deck. Always be on the lookout and capture eye catching colors wherever you find them.
Toucan
From bright and vibrant colors to muted and soft shades, and earthy and neutral tones to bold and dark hues, birds can be a great source of inspiration for any interior design project.
Toucans, tropical birds, and exotic birds are known for their bright and vibrant colors. These hues can be used to create a playful and lively atmosphere in any design scheme. Use them in a child’s bedroom or playroom for a fun and energetic space.
All of the colors above are available in Southern California. Looking to update your home or office with new colors? Call All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc. 310-470-9218.
