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Colour pairings for Magnolia walls
(Blog updated 09/02/2024 to reflect changes to product range)
If we asked an average Joe to define British décor in a single word, there’s a good chance they’ll say “Magnolia” and there’s good reason for that, can you think of the last time you saw a home without even a single wall painted in a creamy Magnolia or other neutral tone?
Our love affair with Magnolia paint goes back to the 1980’s, almost countering the bold and quite frankly garish colours of the 1960’s and 1970’s with a cool neutral tone which is much more inoffensive than the deep browns of the 1970’s or bright oranges of the 1960’s.
Since then, Magnolia has become a staple of British décor for multiple reasons, in the 90’s when the property rental market was booming, Magnolia was the go-to inoffensive colour for landlords to use in their properties and it was also a go to colour for councils to use in social homes, effectively making Magnolia the standard colour for many Brits.
Now onto the question at hand, if you’re reading this in the UK, you likely have at least one Magnolia wall in your home and you want to know what colour blinds or curtains will work well with your Magnolia walls, read on and we’ll walk you through the best colours to pair with Magnolia!
Magnolia & Other Neutral Colours
If you’re looking for a set of curtains or blinds that match up with your Magnolia walls, may we suggest using Magnolia (or another creamy neutral colour) coloured blinds or curtains. The perfect colour match for Magnolia, is of course more Magnolia. Now this isn’t the boldest pairing you can make, but if you’re looking to use a monochrome colour pallet or create a minimalist vibe in your home, pairing Magnolia walls with Magnolia blinds will do just that!
A few good options for Magnolia/Neutral window shades to pair with Magnolia walls would be: our Magnolia Double Roller Blind, our Cream Real Wood Blinds or our Toscana Magnolia Roller Blinds
Classic Blue Tones
If you’re looking to add a dash of colour to a room with Magnolia walls, then you can use blinds or curtains made in more reserved classic blue tones, like Navy Blue or Oxford Blue. These deep blues will create a nice contrast against the backdrop of your Magnolia walls, creating a sense of depth and intrigue in your home, ideal for those looking to have a heritage British décor scheme.
A few good options for Classic Blue window shades to pair with Magnolia walls would be: our Bosa Reflect Oxford Blue Roller Blind, our Homer Indigo Roman Blind, or our Mayfield Ink Curtains.
Bold Citrus Colours
If you want to add a bold streak of bright colour to an otherwise Magnolia room, then you can do that using blinds or curtains featuring bold citrus colours like Lime Green, Bright Orange or a Bold Yellow. Using blinds with a bright citrus colour will create a bold highlight against your Magnolia walls and help to draw attention across the room.
A few good options for citrus coloured window shades to pair with Magnolia walls would be: our Auburn Rust Curtains, our Saturn Spectra Yellow Roller Blinds, or our Orla Kiely Jumbo Solid Stem Green Roman Blinds.
Soft Pink Hues
If you’re looking for a colour combination more cute and understated than bold and in your face, perhaps a blind or curtain in a soft pink colour will do the trick. Pairing soft pink blinds or curtains with your Magnolia walls will create an elegantly cute look, while keeping the room nice and welcoming!
A few good options for Soft Pink window shades to pair with Magnolia walls would be: our Cath Kidston Rose Bud Light Pink Roller Blind, our Dusty Pink Double Roller Blinds, or our Mankato Blush Curtains.
There you have it, the four best colours to use for your curtains or blinds in a room with Magnolia walls – Whether you’re a fan of creating a contrast with a bold citrus colour, creating harmony with a set of Magnolia blind, or if you want to go a different direction, we hope you can find the perfect shades for the Magnolia room in your home!
If you’d like to see how our blinds and curtains can match up with the Magnolia walls in your home, order some FREE fabric samples today so that you can see our coloured fabrics up close and personal!
