Friday, March 29, 2024
ADVT 
Decor

A scoop of style: Ice cream hues bring summery vibe to décor

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 22 Jul, 2020 08:09 PM
  • A scoop of style: Ice cream hues bring summery vibe to décor

Ice cream has been described as ``happiness condensed,'' so what better way to boost your mood during this pandemic summer than to bring the hues and patterns of this frozen treat into your living space?

A few well-chosen accessories, a can of paint or a roll of wallpaper in ice-creamy colours might have you dreaming of summer long after the season comes to an end. Got some favouriteflavours?

Chances are you’re already inclined to decorate with those tasty hues. Think silky chocolate, creamy vanilla, tangy berry, butter pecan, or more exotic colours like mango, passion fruit, green tea. Alessandra Wood, vice-president of style at Modsy, likes a scoop of mint chocolate chip. “Pair a cool, minty wall and darker accents for some sweet, low-key contrast,” she suggests. Clare Paint offers Two Scoops, a fresh mint green, for instance, while Behr has light, frothy Mint Fizz.

“Introduce gray-greens and more saturated hues to keep the room from looking like a pastel explosion,” says Wood. Unless you want it that way. Lovers of strawberry ice cream might be drawn to dark and light pinks and rosy reds, and this can be a fun opportunity to embrace the bold. Wood says you can make these colours feel a bit more grown-up by going for a monochromatic look.

Blush walls, perhaps, paired with a soft pink sofa, rug, art and accessories. If you’d like your walls to evoke the flavour, Benjamin Moore has Strawberry-n-Cream, and Martin Senour Paints has Strawberry Ice Cream for you to try. Is chocolate chip cookie dough your go-to flavour?

Opt for a sophisticated, neutral palette of cream, warm browns and black. “You can find pieces like an inlay console or cowhide rug that incorporate all of these colours,” says Wood. “Or layer them into the space with a creamy neutral base and darker pops in pillows, rugs and art.” Chocolate fans might even think about using the hue on walls. Says Wood: “

Farrow and Ball’s London Clay is an earthy, sophisticated brown that doesn’t scream '90s McMansion.” Sherwin-Williams’ colour marketing director Sue Wadden likes the idea of pairing several paint colours, playing off the multiple scoop idea. ”Just like you’d choose your favouriteflavours to make that perfect triple-decker cone or sundae, you can choose a curated selection of pastels to create that delectable feeling in a space,” she says, Pink and peach colours, like the paint maker’s Cotton Candy and Spun Sugar, complement Oh Pistachio. “Adding a warmer hue, like Chocolate Powder, helps ground the palette,” Wadden says.

Benjamin-Moore’s Melted Ice Cream is a creamy pale pink that would go nicely with Clare’s warm, sugary Turbinado. Check out Spoonflower.com for whimsical, artistic renditions of ice cream cones, ice pops, sprinkle toppings and waffle-cone patterns. If changing up wall colour or wall coverings isn’t doable, there are accessories worth considering.

At Society 6, you’ll find ice pops and ice cream cones interpreted by graphic designers, photographers and artists on throw pillows, bedding and bath decor. Pottery Barn Teen makes tidying up a pleasant job with their 30-inch-tall storage hamper shaped like an ice cream cone. From the art collective Marmont Hill, Overstock.com has playful renditions of frozen treats in giclee prints by painters Shayna Pitch and Molly Rosner. Target has Pillowfort’s ice-cream-cone-patterned sheets.

A soft, rosy-peach tone makes Knoll and Muuto Work From Home Collection’s Ambit matte-finished aluminum pendant light a pretty addition to any space, not just a home office. Also in the hue, with a 1970s Scandinavian vibe: the comfy Dose lounge chair, perfect for relaxing with a spoon, a scoop and a bowlful of frozen, flavourful summer.

MORE Decor ARTICLES

Moncton Canadian Tire displays Christmas products after run on patio furniture

Moncton Canadian Tire displays Christmas products after run on patio furniture
Christmas is coming early to a Canadian Tire in New Brunswick. A store in Moncton has packed its aisles with Yuletide holiday products at the height of summer, replacing wicker sofas and parasols with ornaments and artificial trees after a run on outdoor furniture during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moncton Canadian Tire displays Christmas products after run on patio furniture

Wanderlust woes? Décor ideas for the housebound traveller

Wanderlust woes? Décor ideas for the housebound traveller
If your actual travel plans are on hold, you can soothe your wanderlust with a few home décor change-ups or additions.Whether you’re wishing you were at a wilderness cabin, the beach or an exotic passport destination, designers and retailers are offering clever ways to bring the world into your quarantined home space.

Wanderlust woes? Décor ideas for the housebound traveller

Japandi: The Best of Both Worlds

Japandi: The Best of Both Worlds
Japandi is the hippest design movement that is taking over the world by storm.

Japandi: The Best of Both Worlds

2020 Design Inspirations

We just wrapped our 15th year, and as always, the show was full of exciting new makers, art installations, and of course, design inspiration for every taste and every budget. 

2020 Design Inspirations

Get Your Home Festive-Ready

While decorating your pad in sync with the festive spirit is always a fun thing to do, it isn’t always easy on the pockets

Get Your Home Festive-Ready

Get your yard ready for next year

A checklist to make sure your yard is ready for relaxing and fun outdoor activities next year.

Get your yard ready for next year

PrevNext