18 of the most vibrant pieces to spice up your place

Whether you’re designing your living room or patio, having little dots of colour scattered around can never hurt—as long as they fit!

Inject some personality into your home with ZARATE Manila’s TRIO side tables. When you’re thinking of furniture to add some colour into, it’s the little things that matter. Its light shades of blue and yellow make the perfect match for drinks, magazines and a quirky lamp on top.

Yellow and blue are primary colours, and they complement each other.

Go back in time through this nostalgic clock from Studio Yakal. Its blue and yellow might be a bit of a clash—but works when you need a funky pop of colour in your room.

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If you want a home that's distinctive, outlandish and somewhat peculiar, you'll have to break some rules. But that's not a bad thing! When done right, your home can exude an aura that nobody can ever replicate while still being inviting and warm.

Unique by design, the aptly named Saturn Coffee Table is modernism manifest. Featuring asymmetric shapes and a metallic aluminium finish reminiscent of the ringed planet, it represents what a “spatial” living space could be.

According to Forest Homes, skilled interior designers do not pick the colour of walls just based on aesthetics; they choose what would benefit the mood and psychological well-being of their clients. Green is rarely seen on main walls because it can be daunting if not used correctly. However, with the right choice of hues, it can bring a life-changing accent to your home.

Speaking of green walls, a partnership between the design house of Cole & Son and Fornasetti gave birth to fruits of nature in all their glory in the form of distinguished wall coverings. Studies of shells to lush foliage, curious creatures and the sky come together making the everyday spectacular.

Mario Bellini’s Camaleonda sofa, when placed in one’s living room, becomes a focal point of comfort, convergence and conversation. Its versatility and ever-iconic bulbous look make it multifunctional yet pleasing to the eyes.

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When shopping for furniture, you have to treat it like buying art pieces. These will be in your house after all and make the difference between your home looking comfortable or tacky.

Using the natural tension of rattan vines, the Yoda Easy Chair brings unmatched comfort without sacrificing aesthetic appeal. Its outlandish figure speaks volumes about Kenneth Cobonpue’s design philosophy.

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For Tacchini’s 50th anniversary, it reissued Mario Bellini’s Le Mura. Designed in 1972, the sofa is inspired by ancient walls and retains all the modernity of a highly personal imprint, combined with rational and highly versatile thinking. The seating elements are in fact modular, allowing a thousand possible combinations adaptable to different spaces and environments.

Here’s a new theme for your kitchen: Retro.

Picture this. You have your entire kitchen that looks like it was straight out of the Jetsons. It's both nostalgic and refreshing! Whether in the kitchen, the bedroom, or the den, SMEG’s FAB Refrigerators will catch your eye. Curved corners, chrome details and vibrant colours reminiscent of the Fifties are reinterpreted with a modern view to create products that become the stars of the room.

Nix Alañon’s new collection, Easy Living, is inspired by the mid-century modern with Japanese sensibilities. This yellow stool from the collection can easily blend in with your current furnishings.

The collection itself includes a range of styles and shapes. The pieces feature sleek and modern designs, as well as more traditional ones.

Handmade by the Artisans of Siargao, the Buyak (meaning flower in Surigaonon) Mirror depicts the petals of a sunflower. A fitting addition to your tropical-themed bathroom or living room. 

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Effortlessly comfortable, the Bardi’s Bowl chair is designed with geometric elements that lend to its distinguishing character. Designed in 1951 by Italian-Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi, it is an ideal representation of modern technological advancements in technique and industrial construction.

Boasting a rainbow of shades, the Round Abaca Entrada Mat by Soumak is a multi-coloured abaca rug. The feel of hand-woven abaca underfoot will definitely soothe
the senses and bring calm to one’s home.

Being two of the fiercest colours on the spectrum, pink and orange demand drama in a room. It demands attention. 

The Margherita table and chairs by Giuseppe Raimondi and Ugo Nespolo from 1996 experiment with the clash of vibrant colours, specifically orange and pink. Both work well together because of their close positions on the colour wheel—a fact apparent in the chemistry of the tables and chairs.

Thousands of tiny beads cover the artistic, beautiful and functional art pieces of Yoruba Nigeria—particularly the Nigerian Yoruba Beaded Chair that took over three months to make. These bold chairs were traditionally used by kings and queens from the Yoruba tribe.

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According to Lamp & Shade Solutions, black lamp shades direct colour down, adding drama and a sophisticated lighting statement to any space. Pair this with a colourful body and it can bring life to a room!

By Mexican-American designer, Veronica Ortuño, the Milagro Lamp is just one piece of the expansive Paloma Collection. Brighten up your home with warm light and whimsical colours to set the mood of a welcoming environment.

Designed and produced by Studio Superego, the Bon Bon Coffee Table’s coloured sequences of Plexiglas modules offer a vibrant vision. The unique combination of hues dares to spark life wherever you put it in a room.

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Characterised by straight lines, interrupted only by slight curves and bulges, the Doumo armchair pairs playful colouring with functionality, bringing a sense of liveliness into your work or home space. Available in a wide variety of colour combinations, it’s ideal for the decorator who wants to live creatively.

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