With “homegrown” the theme of the summer trend forecast for interiors and exteriors, the colours for this season are heavily influenced by what is wonderfully familiar and unique to us here in South Africa. African landscapes, art and design bring warmth, hope and a celebration of nature to interior design directions.
Plascon has identified rich yet subtle colours that look to our environment for joy and comfort. The summer palette is bold without being overwhelming or demanding, and combines luminous pastels and deep brights. It features nature-led colours such as earthy browns and oranges, three different blue hues for sea and sky, an olive green, and a more sombre purplish berry tone.
For those drawn to bold directions, these uniquely African hues bring a touch of drama. Rich pigments add depth to lighter, neutral backdrops. They also pick out the colours found in many traditional prints and weaves, making them perfect for interiors that reflect homegrown harmonies by incorporating mudcloth and basketry.
Directly inspired by the earth and the different colours of soil, from beach sand to riverbank clay, there’s Plascon Coffee Shop and Plascon Yellow Mystery, which tend towards the chocolate brown and buttery cream, respectively. Then there’s Plascon Baked Earth, which is a vibrant orange reminiscent of the iron-rich soil of KwaZulu-Natal.
In blues, Plascon River God is a moody teal with wonderful depth, while Plascon Pastel Tint is a soft, powdery sky tone. Plascon Granada Bay recalls the enticing blue of clear tropical waters or a midsummer sky at noon.
Plascon Lime Juice carries hints of khaki in the lemon-yellow and is a fresh green take on plant-based tones. Plascon Berry Light is a summer nod to fingertips stained by mulberries picked directly from the tree.
It’s a wonderfully familiar colour landscape, and unique to us here in South Africa.
