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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Charlotte Olby

You've heard of the 'Unexpected Red' theory but does it work with all primary colors? Designers say this is how it's done

Rooms with pops of primary bold colors.

In a world where neutral and muted colors reign supreme, there's a surprising TikTok-fuelled trend peeking over the horizon. The allure of primary colors is making a vibrant comeback to encourage us to celebrate bold design choices.

From the 'Unexpected Red Theory' to a love affair with cobalt blue, 2024's biggest color trends are embracing the power of primary colors to infuse energy and personality into our living spaces. These bold, bright, vibrant hues represent the purest forms of color and are starting to establish themselves as the ultimate mark of a well-dressed home.

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