Cover Green Tea-12077 combined with Sheer Grey-0107 for a restful bedroom
Green Tea-12077 combined with Sheer Grey-0107 for a restful bedroom
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Dive into the art of functional design with CANVAS Colour Design by Jotun
We may think differently, as naturally, our time is mainly spent outside, but home is supposed to be the sanctuary we value, a functional sanctuary that gives us the pure joy of being inside. The place that cocoons us.
We all express ourselves visually in how we engage with the world around us—everything we do, the clothes we wear every day, the items we keep and the colours we surround ourselves with. We may not think it, but our choices are always conscious, and expressing them sometimes requires courage. So why not homes?
Colours are often used to communicate—how we feel, how it influences our emotions, and how our emotions react to it. CANVAS Colour Design by Jotun tributes the art and science of colours, reflecting the beautiful nuances of nature’s own palette that provide not only aesthetic but also inspiration and practical insights on how colours can be used to design spaces, especially home to be the canvas for each individual, inspiring people to create spaces with intent and purpose.
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Functional colour design
Above Green Tea-12077 combined with Sheer Grey-0107 for a restful bedroom
Green Tea-12077 combined with Sheer Grey-0107 for a restful bedroom
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Colours are often overlooked as a significant area in functional design; however, when played correctly, they substantially impact a space. From choosing functional furniture to selecting the right colour schemes, each piece plays a vital role in creating a cohesive and inviting living space.
The colour relationship between one space to another can make or break a room; a disjoint colour can make a room feel separated, while cohesive colours draw the eye from one room to the next and create visual continuity.
Fresh and vibrant Pistachio makes a dynamic companion to the more muted tones of Mindful Green and Subtle Green, which, when combined to highlight interior details within space, is just beautiful.
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Think big
When we talk about keeping a consistent look, we usually focus on the walls. But have you ever thought about the colour of the ceiling? Most times, people default to white, thinking it makes the ceiling look higher.
However, using the same colour on the walls and ceiling makes the room look more connected and open. It’s like a trick for your eyes—they don’t pause to notice the colour difference between the walls and ceiling, creating a smooth and open feeling.
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Above This inviting dining room showcases Subtle Green-9918, Mindful Green-8493, Pistachio-7686, Fresh Pasta-7386 and Classic White-8493
Above A soothing combination of Subtle Green-9918, Classic White-8493 and Green Tea-12077
This inviting dining room showcases Subtle Green-9918, Mindful Green-8493, Pistachio-7686, Fresh Pasta-7386 and Classic White-8493
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A strategic shading can create an illusion of either bigger or more compact spaces. A neutral colour like Antwerp Beige from the collection can be extended to the ceiling, layering it with soothing beige and earthy yellow to create harmony in the space, giving the space life and purposeful division through colours.
The impact of an interior is often rooted in its neutrals. Timeless muted tones, ranging from golden beiges to stony greys, bring balance and harmony to the home. Naturally, the natural foundation of any colour scheme can be deployed to enhance the effect of stronger or softer colours. Or for the brave, combined neutral to create delicately layered, inherently relaxing spaces, radiating warmth and comfort.
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Balancing act
Above A chic living room using Antwerp Beige-8583, Soothing Beige-0061, Earthy Yellow-0288 and Mexico Mist-0069
A chic living room using Antwerp Beige-8583, Soothing Beige-0061, Earthy Yellow-0288 and Mexico Mist-0069
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Colours can also accentuate statement furniture within a space when coordinated astutely. Within the collection, a new colour inspired by the sea, Jotun’s True Blue is a powerful and pure blue that evokes natural landscapes of the sky and sea.
Though it is such a powerful colour, when matched to a perfect partner like a crisp white, it demonstrates beautifully how a little bold colour can go a long way in a space. A fresh feature colour to just a single element of the space can have a truly transformative effect on the look and feel of a space.
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Care package
Above A harmonious combination featuring Sheer Grey-0154, True Blue-0058, Comfort Grey-12077 and Classic White-8493
Above Classic White-8493 is smartly contrasted with True Blue-0058
A harmonious combination featuring Sheer Grey-0154, True Blue-0058, Comfort Grey-12077 and Classic White-8493
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While diligent care and attention may have gone into the interior restoration, Jotun allows easy repainting overhauls when the living space calls for a refreshing coat, either to change the colour scheme to liven the mood of the room or whenever the inspiration strikes in keeping the home dynamic all year round.
Its premium paint enables easy paint over jobs with luxurious smooth finishing and is formulated with Clean Air Technology to purify and enhance the indoor air quality for odourless comfort.
The new Jotun Canvas 2024 palettes are available in soothing neutrals and muted pops of blue, green, coral and yellow–a comprehensive range of colours that hopes to inspire transformative design beyond just the aesthetically pleasing.
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Celeste Goh is a senior writer covering architecture and design. Based in Malaysia, she reports on emerging architectural and home design trends, as well as insights by local and international architects and interior designers.
Previously, she covered men’s lifestyle, fashion, music and entertainment.
