We Discovered This Styling Trend on TikTok – And It’s Transformed Our Homes

Color seasons. They took off on TikTok faster than you could say “Am I a soft or a dark autumn?”. Then, they came for our wardrobes – and perhaps our homes are next?

First things first, of course. For those unfamiliar with the concept of ‘color seasons’, they come from the theory of seasonal color analysis: a system that considers a person’s skin undertone along with their hair and eye color to determine their ideal individual color palette.

Ultimately, the idea is that if you wear your best colors, your eyes will sparkle, your skin will sing, your features will be flattered, and you’ll generally have an aura of harmony wherever you go. So, is there a case for applying the same system to our interiors?

Yes – and no. Allow us to elaborate.

For everything you need to know – from finding your color season, to whether to bring it home and the best palette to match – read on.

As for ‘true’, ‘bright’, ‘deep’ et al.? These variations are determined by four pillars looking at a person’s skin undertone, hair and eyes combined, and are also reflected in their palette. They are as follows:

Value
How light or dark a particular feature is, e.g. light brown eyes vs. dark brown eyes. Higher-value colors are lighter, while lower-value colors are deeper.

Depth
The overall value of your facial features – light, soft or deep/dark – when combined.

Contrast
The level of color variation between your skin, hair and eyes, e.g. light blue eyes with jet black hair is considered high in contrast.

Saturation (or chroma)
The intensity level of color based on how much grey is in it, e.g. a grey-infused ‘dusty’ blue is ‘soft’ and low in saturation, while an electric blue has no grey and is considered ‘clear’ or ‘bright’, and therefore high in saturation.

It’s important to note that no matter what the skin’s overtone is – whether someone is very light or very dark – anyone can fall into any season, as it’s all stems from the undertone.

To match or not to match?

Why you should
Color psychology is a real thing – as is the idea that how we dress can influence our mood and sense of self. So, there is a case for transferring the color season that flatters us physically from our wardrobes to our walls (and beyond) for a greater sense of harmony. As an added bonus? You know you’ll look great in your space (hello, picture-perfect mirror selfies).

Why you shouldn’t
On the flip side, if you love colors that don’t fall into your color season, this is your chance to play with palettes you might not typically wear, especially if they evoke emotions you want to feel in your home. Moreover, if the physical build of your place simply doesn’t ‘go’ with the colors in your palette (e.g. dark wooden floors), it might be better to work with your ‘house’s season’, rather than yours, so to speak.

Final thoughts
Ultimately, there is no right or wrong here. However, if you do decide to pick colors within your season – or another – there is one big benefit: you’ll find an instant set of colors that work together, which makes the job of decorating a whole lot easier!

The Best Color Palette for Every Season

Whether you’re after inspiration for matching your interiors to your color season or simply want a shortcut to a failsafe palette, keep reading to find some of the best colors for every season.

Still need help finding your perfect color match? Take our Colour Quiz to find the bedding colors best suited to your space.