Interior Paint Colors in Fashion for 2009!

Grey is the evergreen neutral colour and this has not changed nor is it likely to. However, a room of pure grey would be enough to drive a man to suicidal melancholy so it needs a friend. The softening shades of grey with a splash of coral and white will provide a very modern look which will create a stylish but relaxed interior.

Think about adding multiple tones of slate when it comes to the furniture, flooring and decorative art. Match this with a coral shade of your choosing for the walls which will create a defining ambience and wow factor for you and your guests.

You can also match the coral coloured walls with fabrics in differing coral tones. Sofa cushions, curtains and small furniture pieces.

In order to keep the overall design from merging into a soup of coral slate, add some defining touches of white. These can include vases, wall clocks, pictures or a bookshelf.

2009 is the year of purple but if you want a lighter and more homely version of the colour then go for heather.

Match the light heather tones with creamy off-whites. These combinations will provide a naturally relaxing and homely feel to interiors both in the country and urban environment.

Wooden furniture in natural oak go extremely well with this colour combination and can add a classic air and grace to the room. A leather sofa might also be an option.

Paint the walls a light shade of heather and match this with wool and cashmere cushions and throws that will add a luxurious and charming ambience to the interior.

For a modern style with a hint of classical grace, the duck egg blue and rose colour combination fits in extremely well with the trends for 2009. Mixed with perhaps and oriental twist, you could have a winning combination which will be the envy of your friends.

This colour theme requires the matching of darker furniture with the light shades of blue on the walls. Think about acquiring chinoiserie-print curtains to go with simple embroidered cushions. Make sure the upholstery and any carpets or rugs you have are in warm neutral tones. This is vital if you are to avoid making the room feel visually cold.

Finish this off with hints of rose, dotted around the room for example in paintings, posters, cushions, bowls or flowers. Although don't go overboard. Add the rose additions conservatively and these will pick up the neutral and duck egg blue tones wonderfully.