The word Ombre comes
directly from the French word 'ombrer' which means to shade. The Ombre trend
shows vibrant colours shading in to much lighter tones, or in some
circumstances blending in to a different colour all together, think tie-die
chic! It is currently becoming more
popular within the interior design world, having been around in fashion, and
more recently hair styling, for a while now.
Ombre can be used in a variety of
ways throughout the home; statement gradient walls, dipped furniture, funky lighting,
throws, cushions, the list is endless. This
versatile style can appear in any room throughout the home; bathrooms,
kitchens, bedrooms, dining and living areas.
Any colour can be used so it can be easily incorporated in to any
scheme. It works brilliantly with tiles
too, as can be seen in some of the images below. It’s a fun and stylish trend which brings a
laid-back and casual feel to home décor, a great addition to any space whether
it be sophisticated and chic or more whimsical and relaxed.
It is a great style to go for if
you are a D.I.Y enthusiast. Whether you wish
for a daring Ombre paint effect wall or just a few understated dip dyed scatter
cushions, the look can be achieved, with a little creativity, from the comfort
of your own home. Tired and old pieces
of furniture can be revived with this look, giving them a new lease of life;
dipped chair legs or gradient painted drawers.
If you prefer not to go for the ‘home made’ look, various Ombre
wallpapers are available, creating a bold yet more polished, chic statement.
The Ombre trend within the home
is not for the faint hearted. To embrace
it you must brave enough to challenge the norm, that said, the look can be as
bold and outrageous or as subtle as you like depending on personal
preference. The options and applications
for the Ombre look in the home are boundless and the trend doesn’t look to be
going anywhere for a while so why not be brave and give it a go!
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