Preparation
When you’re working with a neutral base, you can go through a blue (or red, or green) period. Our latest color crush lies between indigo and the deepest tropical sea. Arrange plates, art, and accessories in this dramatic hue on natural-colored shelves and walls to instantly update them. Color palettes are an easy way to make a room look seamless, and unexpected duos like this one give you the chance to adventure. Combining these two shades emphasizes the brilliant jewel tones of cobalt and the caramel-like sweetness of camel.
THE DETAILS: Serena & Lily Reese bookcase, $1,498, serenaandlily.com. Jung Lee Federica Blue pitcher, $68, jungleeny.com. Ballard Designs Bunny Williams goblets, $59 for 4, ballarddesigns.com. Barneys New York Simple Life Ebru marbled salad plates, $58 each; and dinner plates, $68 each, barneys.com. March Blue on Cream Spatterware bowls, 9", $55; and 13", $100, marchsf.com. Minted Mountain Pastures wall art, $93, minted.com. Made Goods Cole stool, in Cobalt, $625, shopcandelabra.com. Sherwin-Williams paint, in Everyday White (on wall), sherwin-williams.com.
CAMEL
Don’t confuse the word “neutral” for “drab,” because camel is striking, when you know how to use it. Warm camel tones shine through especially well in soft leather and soothing teak wood. This color gives your home a clean, neutral base, without making the rest of the room seem flat. Camel-colored lamps and lanterns diffuse a rich, creamy light, while larger pieces like a bohemian media center act as a focal point for your entertaining space. A hearty, warm beige is one of Martha’s favorite colors, so sneak it into practical accents, like a tabletop radio.
THE DETAILS: World Market Aiden floor lamp, $179.99, worldmarket.com. Lighthouse Teak Lantern, $266, lumens.com. Sangean Tabletop Radio, $77.92, walmart.com. West Elm Nature of Wood Cascade Wall Art, $160, westelm.com. Williams Sonoma Soho mohair sofa, $5995, williams-sonoma.com. Blu Dot Hecks Leather Ottoman, $499, 2modern.com. Urban Outfitters Modern Boho media stand, $299, urbanoutfitters.com.
COBALT
Vibrant, rich cobalt is the polar opposite of Millennial Pink, and adds depth and sophistication to any space. Pair bistro-style dinnerware with a brilliant blue grill at your outdoor parties, or fill your reading nook with translucent bookends that are stylish and substantive. Blue tones create a lively setting for plants, so if you have planters or a terrarium in your home, place them on top of a cobalt accent cabinet. Glossy blues have a modern, tech-inspired feel, so go bold with a charging station and matching cord.
THE DETAILS: CB2 Acrylic bookends, $99.95, cb2.com. Andover Mills Rosendale accent cabinet, $164, birchlane.com. Native Union Charging station, $59, nativeunion.com. Weber grill, $399, crateandbarrel.com. Fiesta bistro set, $47, macys.com. Jung Lee Federica pitcher, $68, jungleeny.com. Eric Trine metal hook, $28, ofakind.com.
