Vibrant Paint Colours and Colour Schemes

If you have a big personality and want an interior design palette to match, it’s time to experiment with bright colours. Perfect for more eclectic interiors, vibrant shades will enhance any space and bring some much needed energy to your walls. 

Are you mad about modern decor? With bright paint colours, you can create daring contrast and multi-coloured surfaces. Is an existing space being held back by a neutral colour scheme? When using vibrant colours, a little goes a long way. Just the right amount of bold blue, rich orange and glorious green will liven up any room. 

If you’re dealing with an all-white interior, it’s incredibly easy to introduce a kaleidoscope of colour to your home. Need to work around an existing palette? Use standard complementary colours as a guideline, but don’t be afraid to be more experimental when selecting a new hue. 

Need some inspiration? At Tikkurila, you’ll find plenty of premium paint colours that are perfect for bringing fun to your interiors. 

Bold blues are a brilliant colour choice for brightening up a room. A vivid shade like Sky J356 will work well in just about any space. Use it alongside lighter hues for a tonal interior, or save it for a feature wall when decorating with a more neutral colour. 

If you’re really out to make a statement, try a daring blue like Tvt U220. This dramatic cyan shade is the perfect colour pop and will make a welcome addition to contemporary spaces. 

Looking for a more subdued shade? A deep mid-tone blue like Tvt J358 is something to consider. Although it’s a little bit more muted than some of our other choices, this inspiring blue is still intense. Use it alongside lighter shades or bring some cool-toned greys into play.

If you’re keen to bring the outdoors in, gorgeous greens are the way to go. A wall painted in dramatic green will energise a space and instantly lift your mood. Try a playful shade like Emerald L373 in the living room or dining area. Although this is a vibrant colour choice it’s not overwhelming, making it ideal for smaller corners of the house.

Can’t decide between blue and green? With a colour like Tvt U233 you get the best of both worlds. You can lean in either direction when selecting secondary shades to complete your decor scheme. If you’re decorating a bedroom, use pale blues and cool-toned greys. Overhauling a dining room? Reach for uplifting yellows and chartreuse-infused hues. 

A more subtle colour can also work well. Wasabi N388 epitomises tennis ball green and is perfect for biophilic interiors. You can also use it as a ceiling colour alongside more intense greens. 

Playful pinks are another good idea if you’re desperate to inject some colour into your home. With Flamingo K319, you can get exactly what you’d expect. A combination of vibrant pink and intense red make it a passionate addition to any room palette. 

Looking for a more feminine hue to transform a bedroom or living space? Try Tvt U153. This sumptuous rosy pink looks great on its own, but it also pairs nicely with warm off-whites. 

Finally, there’s Tvt U157. This vivid rose is another stylish shade that stands out on its own. If you want to coordinate it with other colours, complete the look with more delicate pinks for a tonal interior. 

When you’re out to make an impression with decor, vibrant hues from the red family will always deliver. A blood orange shade like Tomato M316 is a good choice if you don’t want to overwhelm a smaller room with too much colour. 

If you’re not afraid of intensity, go with something like Hearts M323. Bright and alluring, this crimson red will quickly elevate the colour temperature of your interiors. 

Looking for a shade that’s bolstered with a hint of pink? Try Tvt U154. This moody magenta is perfect for creating an inviting ambience in lounges, bedrooms and dining spaces alike. 

Don’t be afraid of experimenting with citrus shades if you’re keen to invigorate your interiors. Orange hues are just the ticket if your spaces are overdue for a major transformation. A fiery tangerine Heat S311 is a stylish alternative to more muted tones like terracotta. If you’re wary of using this on every wall, pair with a yellow-infused neutral instead. 

Tvt L313 is another eye-catching orange from our extensive selection. Bright and cheery, this mood-enhancing colour will bring some sunshine to spaces that are lacking natural light. 

Are you a fan of vintage aesthetics? Give your retro-inspired decor schemes a shot in the arm with Tvt U119. An unusual take on burnt orange, this eye-catching shade is enriched with spicy mustard undertones.  

Yellow is another superb colour choice for rooms that need a helping hand in the decor department. If you want to keep things simple, use a clear lemon hue like Grapefruit S302. Great for rooms you use in the morning, it can also be used to turn up the colour temperature in west-facing living rooms and dining spaces. 

If you want to go with something even more intense, try Tvt L300. If you’re decorating a smaller room, think about using this sunshine yellow for a feature wall. 

Searching for a more subtle shade? Try Tvt K300. Although a paler choice, this classic yellow will bring some summertime spirit to your interiors. 

Vibrant Colour Schemes

Even if you’re sold on the concept of vibrant colours, putting together an effective decor scheme can be a challenge. Below, we’ve come up with a few tried and tested colour schemes to leave you feeling inspired. 

Blue and cream is a match made in heaven. Start with a medium blue like Sky J356. Although this a vivid shade, it’s surprisingly accessible, making it a good choice for just about any room.

You’ll want to balance things out with a neutral. Rather than use a barely-there white, use a milky cream like Kaolin H497 instead. This one doesn’t disappoint, with its green and yellow undertones bringing added vibrancy.

Want to make a statement with tonal decorating? Pair a lighter blue with a deeper shade like Shipwreck Sea. This dramatic hue evokes the feeling of the ocean depths and works well for painting recesses and alcoves.

Pink and blue is another colour pairing that works incredibly well. If you’re interested in this colour scheme, start with Flamingo K319. This vibrant pink benefits from a touch of red, making it effective for adding warmth to your walls. 

A good off-white is useful for balancing out the fiery temperament of your primary pink. Instead of using drab pure whites, reach for something like Damask F485 instead. 

Finally, it’s time to bring in the blue. Secret X438 will work particularly well. At face value, this paint colour is a cool grey, but blue and green undertones make it surprisingly complex. 

If you’re using red to reinvent a space, your colour pairing options are endless. Tomato M316 is a versatile choice of red, with this blood orange providing colour saturation, without overwhelming a space.

A crisp neutral like White brings essential balance. This pure white shade can be put to use wherever you need it, from freshening up room mouldings to repainting interior doors. 

If your decor scheme still feels like it’s missing something, it’s time to grab some grey. Cloister V487 is an interesting choice, with this classic clay hue making a fine addition to contemporary interiors. 

Where Do Vibrant Colours Work Best?

You don’t have to feel daunted by vibrant colours. Any room that feels washed out or lifeless can benefit from a splash of colour. 

However, you’ll need to take into account a few factors before unleashing an array of colour. First, think about the size of your space. Smaller rooms can benefit from colour drenching, but if natural light is limited and your space is lacking interesting architectural details, you run the risk of overwhelming the senses. If you think a vibrant colour might prove too much, balance things out with something that’s a touch lighter. 

Not ready to tap into the full potential of vibrant colours just yet? If your interiors are currently decorated in neutral shades, try introducing vivid colours slowly. You can create visual interest by painting a feature wall in a dramatic blue or neon yellow. You can then gradually incorporate more splashes of colour with room accessories and soft furnishings.