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Showing posts with label Blue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blue. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Timeless Trend
Trends in interior design always come and go, but there are a few trends that are timeless. One of these is tufted upholstery. I'll admit, I'm a sucker when it comes to tufting! Can you go overboard with it? Definitely! Your home does not need to look like puffy marshmallows threw up all over it. But a piece here and there can add interest and texture to any space. One thing I love about this timeless trend is that it transcends all styles. It works perfectly in traditional spaces, contemporary/modern styles or as a transitional piece. If you are using tufted upholstery in the right way you can't go wrong! Just remember to use it sparingly. For example, if you have a tufted sofa in your living room you do not want to have tufted chairs, pillows, and/or ottomans (especially if they sit right next to each other in the space). If you have a couple of tufted pieces in one room make sure they are spread out and not grouped together. Here are some of my favorite examples of tufted upholstery:
Monday, January 23, 2012
Tangerine Tango or Wythe Blue?
In December Pantone announced tangerine tango as the color of 2012. The bright reddish orange color is supposed to to help energize and and keeps us moving forward in 2012. However, on the opposite side of the spectrum, Benjamin Moore announced wythe blue as their paint color of 2012. It is a soothing, relaxing hue that it supposed to provide stability, trust and comfort. So which hue do you feel is more appropriate for 2012 and want to incorporate into your home? Personally I'm feeling the orange and the bright, energetic feel it brings into my home.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Color Blocking Your Interiors
Unless you live under a rock you probably know that color blocking is the big thing this Fall in fashion. And perhaps you have embraced it head on or maybe you're a little like me and are a bit timid about pulling off some of those looks. Whether or not the fashion trend has hit your closet yet maybe it is time for you to throw out those neutrals in your home and add some color back into your life! That's right! It's time to color block your interiors! You can either go full blown color blocking or with just a little paint and throw pillows, you can make a subtle transition that will be easy to change out down the road. Are you nervous yet? Well don't be; here are few tips and tricks to successfully going bold with color. First, to get a more harmonious look choose colors (or tints) that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel (ie. yellow and orange-yellow, or blue and aqua). If you want to go more bold with you color then choose those that are opposite each other on the color wheel (blue and orange or yellow and purple). To keep it easy to choose your color scheme, try to stick with just two or three colors. Next, avoid prints. Solid blocks of color are the trick to successful color blocking. Last, just as in fashion, use neutrals to compliment and balance your color. This way you have a nice balance throughout your space and it makes it a bit easier on the eyes. Although these are just a few tips to help get you going in the right direction, the most important tip to remember is to just have fun, get creative and recover everything yellow and gray in your house and spice things up a bit!
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Saturday, August 27, 2011
Spotlight
I LOVE this house and just had to share it with my readers! It has beautiful architecture, is light and fresh and I love love love the wide plank floors (especially in the dining room)! Here is just a sneak peak of the home but you can view the entire home tour here at Alice Lane: Design Explored. It's just so lovely...
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