This autumn it's all about jeweled tones of emeralds and sapphires

As we say goodbye to bright summery colours, September brings deep and moody hues of blues and greens, says Mackenzie Mackie

Acclaimed interior designer, Tara Bernerd, chose emerald green as a key colour for her latest project, Il Pampero, in Belgravia. The regal tone lends show-stopping drama to the Italian restaurant. For high impact at home, choose statement pieces, such as sofas and bed linen, or for those feeling less brave, add a touch of luxury with jewel toned cushions and accessories.

To create a sense of luxury at home, opt for the Lady May in Dusky Velvet Grass from Sofa Workshop (main image). Handmade in British studios, the traditional style sofa is brought to life in bold emerald green.

Il Pampero restaurant in Belgravia

Blue is a perennial favourite and this season, sapphire takes centre stage. Award winning interior designer, Shalini Misra, opted for the opulent shade for a recent project, painting the walls and ceiling in the stylish hue, delivering high impact.

David Harris, Design Director at Andrew Martin says, “Painted ceilings are a good idea with crisp white picture rails and soft blush or gentle coral walls for a feel of the Italian Riviera. It’s cool and refreshing when paired with Carrera marble and antique brass fittings in bathrooms, and it’s the perfect colour choice for a plush velvet on modern brass-framed sofas and chairs. This colour really works with anything and is bang up to date.”

Sheridan ‘Weavers’ cushion in Petrol

Cushions are one of the simplest and most affordable ways to update your interiors. Pack a punch with the Weavers cushion in Petrol from Australian brand, Sheridan, or choose the Palazzo cushion in Moss from inspirational interiors label, Andrew Martin.

Andrew Martin ‘Palazzo’ cushion in Moss

“Blue and green should never be seen”, as the old adage goes, but some rules are made to be broken. As these two shades sit next to one another on the colour wheel, combining them creates a harmonious interiors scheme. Green is associated with renewal and optimism, whilst blue has connotations of inspiration and serenity, making them the perfect colour pairing for a bedroom. The fall collection from Swedish brand, Lexington, consists of sateen bed linen and velvet shams in deep blues and emerald green.

Lexington quilt velvet bedspread in Blue and sateen duvet in Green-White

Kristina Lindhe, Creative Director of Lexington says, “When the days get shorter, I like to add fall-inspired shades to the bedroom. This season’s colours are strong and rich, from dark blue to emerald green, which really warm up your home.”