Color is a wonderful way to brighten a room, but too much can be overwhelming. Here are some ideas for creating the right amount of color in your space.
Color Theory
Radiant Orchid 2014 Color of the Year
Pantone Color of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid In the ever-changing worlds of fashion and interior design the one thing that remains a constant is the fact that Pantone is the global authority on color and predicting color trends. For 2014 Pantone has chosen Radiant Orchid (Pantone 18-3224) as their “Color of the Year”. This […]
Emerald Green – Pantone Color of the Year 2013
Emerald green is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2013 Pantone LLC, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced PANTONE® 17-5641 Emerald, a lively, radiant, lush green, as the Color of the Year for 2013. The experts at Pantone tell us, “2012 Color of the Year, PANTONE […]
How to choose the perfect wall color – Part 2
Tips from an Interior Designer for choosing the perfect wall color Just like fashion trends, color trends come and go. To have a beautiful and comfortable home, you don’t have to follow the trends – you should follow what makes you feel good. The trick is to blend the colors you like into pleasing combinations […]
How to Choose the Perfect Wall Color – Part 1
Color tips from an Interior Designer It’s important to chose colors wisely. As any interior designer will tell you, how a person feels in a space is largely dependent on the color. Color can influence your mood and your thoughts. It has the power to change the look–in both shape and size–of furnishings and even […]
Using Bright Blue in Interior Design
How to use bright blue in interior design Blue works in almost any setting – from formal dining rooms and serious libraries to modern living rooms and fun kids’ rooms. Using bright blue in interior design often takes a special eye to envision and execute well. This vibrant blue kitchen is from a house I […]