Shades of white and layered neutrals create amazing spaces when properly done. This trend was hot! last year and will continue into 2012. However, pops of color are entering the scene in a very charismatic way. Think white canvas with splashes of beautiful, vibrant color. In contrast to these neutral backdrops, full-on color is crowding [...]
Posts Tagged ‘color’
Trend 2012: Balanced COLOR!! (How to?)
Posted in color inspiration, tagged bright, color, fresh spaces, whites on January 16, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Inspiration of the day: COLOR!
Posted in ambience, artist, Belgium, Carolyn Quartermaine, chairs, chic, color inspiration, document fabric, drama, feels like Europe, French Fabric, sophisticated, tagged british, Carolyn Quartermaine, color, color trend 2011, French, hot designers, inspiration, script farbic on January 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Color is fundamental, it’s beautiful. It enriches our lives.” -Carolyn Quartermaine Chateau de Beloeil: images from www.CarolynQuartermaine.com
wanted:color!
Posted in ambience, Bedrooms, Beds, Blue, bonne huit, chic, Clean house, color inspiration, colors, Comfort, family, Fireplace, paint, Turquoise, tagged Annie Selke, beach house, Blue, Calico Corners, color, fabric, floral, paint colors, stripes on July 18, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Well after such a neutral post, I need some color! and where to look but to one of my favorite “colorful” designers. Annie Selke’s talent shines through in her various collections and interiors. She has been featured in possibly every design mag out there. House Beautiful showcased a beach house that I love to death!
Totally Transformed; master bedroom
Posted in ambience, antique, antique iron gates, architectual, Bedrooms, benches, Carolyn Quartermaine, color inspiration, Comfort, distressed antiqued furniture, Master Bathroom, tagged Carolyn Quartermaine, color, design advice, French Heritage, Heather Moore, luxurious, oil painting, refinish furniture, rich brown, Thai silk on March 30, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Here is the first post in a feature I am calling “totally transformed” where I will showcase a before and after project. This is a master bedroom that needed a more romantic and luxurious feel. The bedding was a recent purchase and we wanted to keep that. Otherwise, my wonderful client was up for anything. [...]
Totally Turquoise!
Posted in accessories, color inspiration, farmhouse, paint, Turquoise, tagged color, Color Trends 2010, energy, passion, refreshing, sophisticated, Turquoise on March 7, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Turquoise is the color of creative expression. This beautiful color symbolizes transformation and change. It sparks communication and independence. It is sophisticated and refreshing. Color trends reflect what is going on in the world at this moment, what people are feeling, hoping and dreaming. In 2010, we want things to work. We want happiness. We [...]
Gray is still hot
Posted in ambience, Bedrooms, Benjamin Moore, cabinetry, color inspiration, Gustavian, tagged Carbon, Cathedral gray, color, conservative, gray, graytint, Metropolitan, Paris, Pavillion gray, Silhouette, stability, wisdom on March 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I’m going to do a little color series. It seems fitting to kick it off with gray, since gray was a hot color in 2009 and continues to be red hot, even as Spring approaches us. Why gray? Gray is a “centering” color. It grounds us and brings stability. With all the instability in the [...]
Things that Inspire: Part I
Posted in accessories, ambience, antique, architectual, artist, Clean house, Comfort, Creativity, declutter, dishes, distressed antiqued furniture, hutch, tagged antique panel, baskets, color, console, Creativity, delicate, energy, exposed ceiling beams, flooring, happiness, hutch, inspire on February 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt We all have some form of creativity in the threads of who we are. Busy lives and busy schedules can leave little time for enjoying the small things that make [...]
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