Balanced Brights | Godfrey Hirst

Entertaining with Balanced Brights

Balanced Brights is the perfect approach for creating a lively and stylish atmosphere for entertaining in your home. This trend harmoniously combines bold, vibrant colours with grounded, warm tones, resulting in a space that feels both energetic and inviting – ideal for social gatherings.

In an entertainment setting, such as a Christmas setting, these balanced brights can highlight key areas, like a dining table or seating arrangement, drawing guests’ attention while maintaining a stylish and modern ambience. The interplay of colour ensures that the space is lively and sophisticated, setting the perfect stage for Christmas and creating a vibrant, yet cohesiveatmosphere. By incorporating this trend for Christmas, guests are likely to feel both welcomed and inspired, as the space subtly conveys a sense of modern sophistication without being overly formal.

Blue Blocks

This trend captures the concepts of blue blocks where timeless shades of blue serve as the foundation. These blues evoke a sense of stability and practicality, anchoring the space while providing a canvas for more playful elements. In contrast, the candied brights of apricot crush and carambola introduce an energetic burst of colour that breathes life into the environment. Whether it's a standout piece of furniture, an architectural detail, or an accent wall, these brights are strategically placed to create focal points that pop against the more subdued surroundings.

Balanced Earth Tones

Complementing this lively palette are the warm brown tones of chocolate, mahogany and terracotta. These colours bring a comforting, organic quality to the interior, softening the impact of the brighter hues while adding depth and texture, and a vintage nod. The interplay between the brights and the earthy tones creates a sense of balance, ensuring that the space feels cohesive rather than chaotic.

How to incorporate Balanced Brights into your space

To incorporate the Balanced Brights trend into your space, start with a neutral foundation of a light chunky wool carpet, like Vintage Grace, in colour 705 Pearl. This soft, textured base provides warmth and a tactile contrast to the vibrant colours. Layer in these brights through cushions, throws, or artwork, complemented by warm sepia and terracotta elements.

Similarly, hybrid flooring such as Apollo Hardwood, in colour 530 Spotted Gum Coastal, with its water resistant surface^, offers a durable and practical foundation for this trend, ideal for entertaining. The neutral tones of the flooring ground vibrant colours, while its resilience ensures easy cleanup during gatherings, combining style with functionality for a seamless, modern space.

^Subject to proper installation, maintenance and local building code/regulatory approval.