Coral
Real Homes|July 2022
Take your cue from the natural world and uplift your home with this mood-boosting, oceanic colour. Here’s how to make it work
- AMELIA SMITH
Coral

We often take inspiration from nature for our interior décor – think floral wallpapers and forest green kitchens – and coral is no exception. If you take a close look at a tropical coral reef, you’ll see varying shades of coral, from deep rusty hues to paler pastel, almost neutral shades. Zoom out and you’ll find vibrant turquoise, rich sapphire blues and mossy greens. And there you have it – nature’s planned out the perfect coral palette for you.

‘Being a combination of orange, pink and red, coral is a real energiser that brings warmth and brightness to a room,’ says Poppy Peace, group creative director at Milc Interiors (milcstyle.co.uk). The combination of these three hot colours in one makes for a shade that’s particularly variable – some have a more striking orange pigment, while others have softer, more subtle pink undertones.

It’s the colour for you if:

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