Colour Palettes: Jewel Tones

December 13, 2011

When you start seeing your surroundings with a decorative eye, you’ll find that glam, striking colours are all around. Explore the dazzling world of jewel tones, using our 3 colour palettes as inspiration. Plus, get how-to tips for bringing the schemes to life in your home with paint, furniture and accents.

Gems in Bloom

A stunning garden-inspired lineup that’s positively vibrant: Olive-tinged peridot, bold fuchsia, ruby red and citrine yellow and gleaming teal.

Decorating Ideas: Curtains, rugs and furnishings in cool teal and peridot lend a fresh, uplifting look to dark hallways. For an extra burst of colour, add high-gloss citrine frames. In the living room, create a warmer mood with a primary palette of fuchsia, ruby and citrine and small pops of peridot and teal.

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Treasure Chest

Jewel tones for the colour shy, all bright but refined: Pink tourmaline, cool blue topaz, pearly opal, smoky quartz and royal amethyst.

Decorating Ideas: Start with smoky quartz upholstery or bedding, then pile on opal-coloured pillows or throws. To liven up this understated duo, add traces of amethyst, topaz and tourmaline—think lamps, clocks and furniture hardware. Or achieve quiet elegance in the bathroom with an amethyst and opal scheme.

Bedazzled Bazaar

It’s a multi-hued homage to the world’s most bustling markets: Lustrous gold, warm amber, clear-as-sky aquamarine, shimmering sapphire and regal emerald.

Decorating Ideas: Dining room, vanity or entryway, sapphire and gold are an exquisite pairing. Try a gilded mirror beside a sapphire tapestry. Touches of aquamarine or amber will keep it from feeling too formal, and a little dose of emerald green glassware has a natural elegance that brings it all together.

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