How they do accent colours in Europe - and it works!

Its seems lately, that accent colour trends in SA have moved to making a statement with anything but just the walls - which has been a trend in Europe for years. We're catching up!

We are talking split kitchen colours, dark vanities, wall paneling and dark architraves or ceilings. Yes, it is brave, but read on to see how bold can be really beautiful in the not so expected places!

1. Two-toned cabinetry

Light blue and white two-toned cabinets in white kitchen with white kitchen textured tiles on back wall. Interior Design blog about how Europe does accent colours through two-toned cabinetry, accent ceiling and deep, dark doorways, skirting and architraves. Get the look with Vintage-etc. We make custom made & bespoke tables, benches, free-standing kitchen islands, desks, media units & wardrobes in our Cape Town & Johannesburg workshops - using Oak, Oregon, Ash, Beech, Birch Ply & Meranti. We also sell imported furniture, provide design consulting services & make soft furnishing e.g. sofas & upholstered chairs in linen, velvet & stain resistant fabric

dark blue and white two-toned cabinets with wood flooring and textured white tiling on wall of white kitchen. Interior Design blog about how Europe does accent colours through two-toned cabinetry, accent ceiling and deep, dark doorways, skirting and architraves. Get the look with Vintage-etc. We make custom made & bespoke tables, benches, free-standing kitchen islands, desks, media units & wardrobes in our Cape Town & Johannesburg workshops - using Oak, Oregon, Ash, Beech, Birch Ply & Meranti. We also sell imported furniture, provide design consulting services & make soft furnishing e.g. sofas & upholstered chairs in linen, velvet & stain resistant fabric

blue and white two-toned cabinets with wooden flooring, a rug and white walls in kitchen. Interior Design blog about how Europe does accent colours through two-toned cabinetry, accent ceiling and deep, dark doorways, skirting and architraves. Get the look with Vintage-etc. We make custom made & bespoke tables, benches, free-standing kitchen islands, desks, media units & wardrobes in our Cape Town & Johannesburg workshops - using Oak, Oregon, Ash, Beech, Birch Ply & Meranti. We also sell imported furniture, provide design consulting services & make soft furnishing e.g. sofas & upholstered chairs in linen, velvet & stain resistant fabric

Two-toned cabinetry provides the best of both worlds.

When following this trend, one should pair a deeper and darker coloured base with white or light upper cabinetry. Consider picking up an accent colour on the door frame or even on the window frames Forget boring white ( or chrome ) frames. Anything can be tinted ...

Break up accent colours in kitchens with warm, Oak beams, or timber floating shelves, and remember that light white counters temper the dark paint on the units.

2. Accent Ceilings

dark green accent ceiling and green and white two-toned cabinets in bathroom. Interior Design blog about how Europe does accent colours through two-toned cabinetry, accent ceiling and deep, dark doorways, skirting and architraves. Get the look with Vintage-etc. We make custom made & bespoke tables, benches, free-standing kitchen islands, desks, media units & wardrobes in our Cape Town & Johannesburg workshops - using Oak, Oregon, Ash, Beech, Birch Ply & Meranti. We also sell imported furniture, provide design consulting services & make soft furnishing e.g. sofas & upholstered chairs in linen, velvet & stain resistant fabric

blue accent ceilings, white walls and flooring with wooden table in living room area. Interior Design blog about how Europe does accent colours through two-toned cabinetry, accent ceiling and deep, dark doorways, skirting and architraves. Get the look with Vintage-etc. We make custom made & bespoke tables, benches, free-standing kitchen islands, desks, media units & wardrobes in our Cape Town & Johannesburg workshops - using Oak, Oregon, Ash, Beech, Birch Ply & Meranti. We also sell imported furniture, provide design consulting services & make soft furnishing e.g. sofas & upholstered chairs in linen, velvet & stain resistant fabric

bedroom with grey accent ceiling, grey linen bed, rug and side table. Interior Design blog about how Europe does accent colours through two-toned cabinetry, accent ceiling and deep, dark doorways, skirting and architraves. Get the look with Vintage-etc. We make custom made & bespoke tables, benches, free-standing kitchen islands, desks, media units & wardrobes in our Cape Town & Johannesburg workshops - using Oak, Oregon, Ash, Beech, Birch Ply & Meranti. We also sell imported furniture, provide design consulting services & make soft furnishing e.g. sofas & upholstered chairs in linen, velvet & stain resistant fabric

living room area with grey accent ceiling. Interior Design blog about how Europe does accent colours through two-toned cabinetry, accent ceiling and deep, dark doorways, skirting and architraves. Get the look with Vintage-etc. We make custom made & bespoke tables, benches, free-standing kitchen islands, desks, media units & wardrobes in our Cape Town & Johannesburg workshops - using Oak, Oregon, Ash, Beech, Birch Ply & Meranti. We also sell imported furniture, provide design consulting services & make soft furnishing e.g. sofas & upholstered chairs in linen, velvet & stain resistant fabric

We are loving this trend! Although accent walls are the go to choice, how about switching things up?

Accent ceilings are the perfect way to create a statement in your home, whilst still keeping it light and airy. It is contemporary, comforting and grounding - all at the same time. Dare to try it?

3. Dark, deep doorways, skirting and architraves