Hot mustard and cool grey are trending up a storm. Adding pops of mustard (and for that matter, yellow) to feature pieces, or simply adding new cushions on your existing neutral couches, can create a fabulous look without being overwhelming. The warming tones will bring splashes of summer and seasonal warming into your home. We all know the merits of timeless grey, but mustard is the kind of colour you can use sparingly, while still making bold statements and breathing freshness back into living spaces.

In addition, mustard and grey are a versatile pairing, simply because they’re both charming with so many colours on the wheel, allowing you to introduce pops of additional colour to create interest and layering in a look. Have a look at these ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

1. LIVING NEXT DOOR TO MUSTARD

Why does this brightly coloured fabric called Tonto Margarita from our Meeko Collection work so gorgeously? It’s because it uses adjacent colours on the colour wheel: sitting neatly on either side of mustard are orange and lime green — both of these fruity hues zing deliciously with our tangy hero colour. A pop of complimentary blue adds interest and the grey just keeps everything from spiraling out of control. We love how cleverly the colours of this design come together!

TONTO MARGARITA | MEEKO

SPRUCE CITRON | GROOVY

NOBLESSE LIME | JET SET

ABSOLUTE GINGER | NOBLE

MOJAVE ROCK | MEEKO

PRIMO KOI | NOBLE

2. FRESHEN UP YOUR FAVOURITE NEUTRAL

Two upbeat modern prints from the Meeko Collection have inspired this mustard-and-grey story. See how the mustard really freshens up the grey, and the textured plains add depth and interest.

CLARA SAFFRON | MEEKO

NOBLESSE DOVE | JET SET

CUBA SAFFRON | MEEKO

GRAPHITE | OSLO

WHIRL PEBBLE | SKETCH

AXIS SULPHUR | PORTFOLIO

RUBIKS PIRATE | NOBLE

SEAL | SIMBA

COMET CITRON | PORTFOLIO

SUPERNOVA SULPHUR | PORTFOLIO

PRIMO MUSTARD | NOBLE

ADVENTURER IRON | VIBES

3. GIVE NEUTRALS A LIFT WITH MUSTARD

Muted neutral tones of grey, taupe and cool white create the perfect backdrop for mustard accents, making it this season’s must-have pick me up. Choose from a range of essential plains from our Jet Set Collection to get you in the zone.

4. DON’T GO EASY ON THE MUSTARD

While Living Coral was the official Pantone Colour of the Year, it was Pantone Spicy Mustard that really stole the show. And there’s no sign that our enthusiasm for this colour will wane any time soon. Here’s Absolute Ginger from the Noble Collection showing how you can go big and bold with mustard and still make a space look inviting.

5. HARMONY IN MUSTARD AND GREY

Added in just the right amounts, mustard can really lift a neutral space. And see how well it compliments with dark wood and harmonises with cement screed flooring.