How to Choose a Colour Scheme That Suits Your Interior Design Style
You might already have a good sense of the interior styles you love, but when it comes to choosing colours that work within them, it’s easy to get stuck.
If that’s you, you’re not alone and you’re in the right place. In this post, I’m sharing some real-life interiors that use colour beautifully across different design styles, along with a few tips to help you feel more confident creating your own palette at home.
How Colour Connects to Style
Colour and style go hand in hand. The tones you choose have a huge impact on how your home feels, whether you’re going for something bold and expressive or soft and minimal.
We have created interior design courses that teach simple ways to create palettes that blend beautifully with your style, even if you’re working with a small budget. From mixing tones and layering textures to choosing colours that work across multiple rooms, it’s all about building confidence in your own style.
Best Colour Palettes for 8 Popular Interior Styles
Here are eight popular interior styles and the kinds of colour palettes that often work well within them:
Traditional: Muted shades such as sage green and dusky pink layered with deep tones like burgundy, forest green, navy, and warm neutrals.
Art Deco: Deep blues, emeralds, blacks with metallics and soft pastels.
Mid-century: Earthy tones such as mustard, olive green, warm browns, and burnt orange.
Scandinavian: Neutrals like cream, sage green, browns and muted accents.
Industrial: Dark neutrals like charcoal, black, and earthy browns.
Bohemian: Earthy tones with pops like turquoise, magenta, and mustard.
Eclectic: Mix of bold and muted tones for personal expression.
Maximalist: Vibrant and bold jewel tones, bright primaries, and metallics.
If you’re unsure which style suits you best, take our free Interior Design Style Quiz. It’s a quick and fun way to explore your design personality and get a better sense of your style direction.
Build Colour Confidence at Home with Our Online Interior Design Course
Want to create stunning colour palettes with confidence? Whether you're refreshing a room or styling your whole home, our online interior design courses, taught by designer Lola Swift, give you the tools to design a space you’ll love.
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Discover Your Style with Our Interior Design Masterclass
Are you overwhelmed by the images you see on social media? This course will help you master the art of mixing interior design styles and colour palettes for your home.
Whether you love the boldness of maximalism or the clean lines of Scandinavian minimalism, this course is for you.
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1:1 Interior Design Coaching
If you’re looking for expert interior design advice and something more personal, book a video interior design coaching session with Lola Swift.
For £120, Lola will be your guide and sounding board, helping you unlock your home’s full potential. You’ll gain advice on any of your interior queries, such as:
Rearranging your layout
Updating your colour scheme
Adding personality with fabrics and furnishings
Define your style and mixing colours, patterns and textures
Design dilemmas and review your choices
Book your personalised video coaching session - available Tuesdays 9 am - 7 pm.