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Earth Tones which began to feature quite subtly in 2002 and 2003 have now been widely accepted within interiors. While soft furnishings are now experiencing the same level as seasonal changes as the fashion industry, these natural earth tones offer a kind of respite from brights and the fact that brighter colours are more dominant means that you can tire off them more quickly.

However with the mocha tone pallete accent colours can be brought into your interior colour scheme with disposable modern art or some inexpensive scatter cushions or other less bank breaking accessorys than for example an entirely new suite of furniture.

The trick is to buy high quality which will last for example a great leather suite and you can change the whole look by accessorising. Neutral walls in cream or varying shades of mocha tones can add depth and interest. Remember the brighter the room the darker the tones you can get away with.

This page will be featuring some readers home makeovers- this makeover extravanganza will be featured on Apartment Styling from the 1st of July 2004 when we will be showing the ' Pick of the cribs' in Northern Ireland starting with Tracy Black, budding interior designer from Jordanstown.

 


Living space

Create this warm, sensual and elegant look in your living room by using creamy coffee tones. To create a focal point, paint one wall or a chimney breast in a richer colour than the rest of the room, and then accessorise with luxurious leather, suede and fluffy cushions and throws.Or like Tracy you could opt to paint a dynamic floral mural of a giant lily

MOCHA MOODS

Mocha, that wonderfully elusive colour where darkest bitter chocolate almost becomes rich black coffee, comprises dark tones that drift around one another like base notes in night music.

Add just a dash of cream and you release a whole colour sample card of delicious, barely discernible hues, from cocoa bean to oyster.

These are colours that don't need to impress: they just know they are pure class. Treat them as they deserve and allow them to languish on quality materials. They are, for example, at their most seductive when used on fine leather and suede, the heaviest of silks and linens, velvet, chenille and fur  "fake", of course. Fur throws are available from Matalan priced at £30 they are available in grey and beige tones.