Neon colors: what exactly are we talking about?
Neon colors (also called fluo, fluorescent or phosphorescent colors) are tangy, extremely saturated hues. These vibrant, almost flashy shades made their appearance during the 1980s. One of the iconic colors of the Memphis style, they were extremely popular over the next decade, before gradually losing ground. In the early 2000s, they purely and simply disappeared from the decoration scene.
Driven by the return of the 80s and 90s in our interiors, neon colors first made a discreet comeback, before establishing themselves among the major color trends of this year.
Neon color: the most beautiful color combinations
The main neon colors are yellow, pink, orange and green, to which is sometimes added blue or even purple. Producing a striking color impact, they are sufficient in themselves. However, they allow sublime color combinations.
Neon colors have a very strong personality, which is why they tend to impress. As often, the best way to avoid bad taste is to bet on simplicity, and to associate neon colors with white. If you are really afraid of missing out, opt for a touch of neon on the furniture or for a fluorescent element: vase or trinket.
The real trick to adopting neon colors is to bet on the extremes. These colors rich in pigments blend perfectly with the softness and lightness of pastel colors.
The alternative is to associate neon colors with rich and deep colours, such as petrol blue, fir green or plum colour.
Your best ally to sublimate neon colors remains gray. This muted color has the particularity of highlighting almost all other colors. This characteristic fully reveals the potential of acid and luminous colours.
In which interior to adopt neon colors?
Emblematic of the 1980s and 1990s, neon colors are of course essential to adopt a vintage decor inspired by these two decades. But despite this strong character, they are surprisingly versatile, and they prove to be very effective in bringing a touch of whimsy to almost any interior.
Functional and refined, Nordic decoration is also characterized by its soft and luminous palette, which gives pride of place to white and pastel colors. However, Scandinavian decoration takes on a whole new personality when it is boosted by a neon color palette.
Terribly trendy, the minimalist bedroom seduces with its peaceful, even downright Zen atmosphere. However, it accommodates a small touch of vibrant color. And if you dare the neon color to make it sparkle?
The neon color shines in the contemporary interior. Combined with an offbeat piece, it also gives it an irresistible playful personality.
Dare neon colors in the rustic chic interior? Good idea ! Here is an unexpected little fantasy, but one that works perfectly.
How to adopt neon colors?
Just a discreet touch or a riot of neon colors? The advantage with these supercharged shades is that they always have a maximum effect!
With neon colors, you don’t need a special gift to compose a truly unique decoration! A spray paint is enough to revamp a small metal sideboard or to customize a wall decoration.
Nothing could be simpler than revamping wooden furniture with paint. We take the opportunity to fall for the new trend which consists of assembling pieces of vintage furniture to create a colorful composition, which we wake up with a neon touch.
Painting is also an ideal solution to wake up a wooden staircase that looks sad. We love the asymmetrical composition, which takes on a particular relief in neon yellow and gourmet pink.
A door, a niche, an accent wall: the neon color inevitably catches the eye, transforming a very simple element into a luminous decoration.
The neon color block trend is bold, but risky. To adopt a fluorescent palette in an XXL version, the trick is to play with the materials, and more specifically with transparency.
If you’re decidedly shy, take the neon color concept literally, by embracing bright decor. Pattern or quote: it is one of the trendiest wall decorations of the season, and you are spoiled for choice when it comes to design and colours.
The alternative is bright furniture. We particularly love the large format mirror. Ideal for enlarging a small room, it colors your evenings in neon color as soon as you turn it on.
Between inside and outside, this season, it’s decided: we cover the tracks. The must have is the outdoor neon armchair, which can be placed either in the living room or on the balcony.