In the Mood for Colour: Perfect Palettes for Creative Interiors by Hans Blomquist - Non Fiction - Hardcover
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Title:
In the Mood for Colour: Perfect palettes for creative interiors
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
Overview:
Discover the art of color in interior design with In the Mood for Colour: Perfect palettes for creative interiors. In this third book from celebrated interior stylist Hans Blomquist, color becomes a living ingredient you can shape to suit mood, light, and function. Blomquist guides readers through a practical philosophy: colour isn't decoration alone; it's a language that can soothe a tired room, spark conversation, or invite coziness. Drawing on lessons from the natural world, the book unveils five curated palettes designed to work across schemes, textures, and architectural styles. Dark explores depth and drama; Pale reveals airiness; Soft balances warmth and serenity; Natural roots interiors in earthy, tactile materials; Bright injects energy and optimism. Each section includes thoughtfully paired hues, practical tips for wall finishes, fabrics, and accessories, and accessible exercises that help you test ideas in real rooms. The book features inspirational photography that shows color in context—real homes, real light, real scale—so you can visualise how the palettes will read in your own space. This hardcover edition is a durable, elegant reference for designers and DIY decorators alike, whether you’re refreshing a single room or planning a whole-home palette. A thoughtful gift for color lovers, style students, or anyone about to embark on a home makeover.
What Makes This Book Stand Out:
Where many colour books stop at pretty swatches, In the Mood for Colour marries theory with tangible, room-ready guidance. Blomquist doesn't just list colors; he explains how light, scale, and material choices shift a hue's mood. The five palette sections are more than chapters—they are design paths you can map onto existing rooms. The author's natural-world inspiration—crisp snow-white, fiery poppy red, and the inky canopy of a midnight sky—grounds each palette in real-world contexts, helping readers imagine textures, finishes, and furniture that harmonize with the chosen mood. The photography demonstrates how subtle shifts in shade or temperature alter atmosphere, while practical tips cover paint selection, textile coordination, and how to layer textiles, wood tones, and metals for a cohesive look. The book balances inspiration with function, making it equally valuable for professionals staging shoots or homeowners decorating their first apartment. It’s not about following trends; it’s about building lasting, soulful environments that feel right for you.
Who This Book Is Perfect For:
Perfect for design lovers, homeowners, renters, and students of interior design, this book is a practical companion for anyone seeking a calmer, more intentional home. If you want to refresh a living room, bedroom, or kitchen, or you’re learning how to pair colour with texture and light, this is a trustworthy guide. It’s also ideal for BookTok enthusiasts looking for visual, actionable inspiration and for gift buyers seeking a stylish, thoughtful present for partners, friends, or graduates moving into their first home.
Key Highlights:
- Five curated palettes: Dark, Pale, Soft, Natural, Bright
- Nature-inspired color theory translated to rooms
- Practical guidance on paints, textiles, and surfaces
- Real-space photography showing scale, light, and mood
- Techniques for layering color with texture and material
- Durable hardcover reference for daily use
- Inspires confident decorating decisions and gift-worthy results
About the Author:
Hans Blomquist is a celebrated interior stylist and photographer whose work has earned him a dedicated following in the design world. In this third book, he deepens his exploration of colour, light, and texture, offering readers a tangible toolkit for shaping spaces that feel calm, dynamic, or moody as desired. Blomquist draws on a lifelong fascination with the natural world, translating nature’s palettes into home environments that are tactile and timeless. His projects span editorial shoots, showhouses, and private residences, and his voice remains approachable rather than prescriptive. With quietly confident prose and a photographer’s eye for detail, he invites readers to trust their own instincts while using colour as a purposeful design element.
Why You’ll Love This Book:
Whether you’re decorating a single room or planning a full home refresh, this book offers a clear, actionable path to colour confidence. The hardcover format makes it a durable reference on any designer’s shelf, while the lush photography helps you visualise palettes in real spaces. The five tonal families provide a flexible toolkit you can adapt to your light and furnishings, or mix to create a personal signature style. It’s a thoughtful gift for anyone who believes colour can transform a room—and a practical companion for beginners and seasoned decorators alike who value calm, cohesive interiors.
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