The ocher color is undoubtedly one of the decorative trends of the year! Warm and friendly, we love the warmth it brings to our interior. You can find it everywhere: on walls, furniture and in small touches with well-chosen accessories, such as curtains or cushions. From yellow ocher to red ocher, the many earthy hues of ocher remind us of the South and Provence, where the earth is rich in iron oxide. But how can you adopt it at home? We give you some tips for top decoration!
Ocher yellow, a natural pigment
Coming from a clay rock, the ocher yellow color is very appreciated for the light it brings to our interiors. Solar, bright and vibrant, this natural pigment is perfect for brightening up and brightening up a room where there is little light, or simply for warming up an interior. Mustard yellow, golden … There are different shades of yellow to suit everyone's taste. And we love itNo longer this color because it sublimates all interior styles, whether industrial, Scandinavian, minimalist or retro. Here are some ideas to add warmth and welcome the sun at home.
- Ocher yellow in the living room
- The ocher yellow in the dining room
- Ocher yellow in the bathroom
As surprising as it may seem, the ocher color also has its place in a bathroom! On a bath mat, this pretty shade will illuminate a sober tiling that lacks a bit of fantasy. You don't think about it often, but you can also change your towels. Hanging on, the ocher yellow towels will bring light to this sometimes dark room.
- The ocher yellow in the room
The ocher red, the terracotta color invites itself at home
In terms of decoration, the trend is therefore towards natural pigments. This season, ocher reveals all its hues, ranging from intense yellow to deep red. A red terracotta that reminds us of Mexican haciendas or the Ocher Trail in the Vaucluse. Today ises careers with multiple natural colors help to make Roussillon one of the most renowned sites in the Luberon and we are happy to take inspiration from it to bring warmth to our interior. In the south, ocher indeed reigns supreme and offers a palette of colors ranging from golden sand, to Provencal pink through orange and red hues.
- Ocher red in paintings
Mineral and vibrant, the ocher red will have the capacity to ignite a section of wall and will go perfectly with lighter shades like white or beige. To recall the real ocher earths, we recommend lime paints. This natural and ecological paint composed only of natural materials: water, lime, mineral pigments and natural additives.
Ochres are available in a thousand and one tones. Indeed, they can draw towards pink, orange or red. This season, sienna is very trendy. His is a pigment of iron oxide and earth and unlike ochres, which are generally opaque, his earth is more translucent and therefore softer. It is a shade that will be perfect on a living room wall, in a kitchen, a balcony or another room where heat is lacking.
- Accessories that will make all the difference
If the pronounced color of ocher scares you, think of small objects! A lamp, a frame, a vase, a candle … You will easily find something to pimp a white wall, a coffee table or a wooden chest of drawers. Cushions, throws and other textiles will also have a small effect! Also think with terracotta pots, they will be perfect on a balcony or in a living room. We do not forget to add a cactus, a succulent or a succulent plant. Much more imposing but just as pretty, you can also fall for terracotta furniture: a sofa, an armchair, a pendant lamp or chairs. In addition to warming the atmosphere, they can sublimate the room on their own.
Discover in photos all our inspirations to adopt the ocher color at home!
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