Color Inspiration: Quilt of Many Colors

Eddie Ross put up an excellent post today showing how a tattered antique quilt became the inspiration for six rooms.

I’m showing you the quilt that inspired the colors.  It just makes me want to open it up and explore all of the possible combinations.

Here’s a quick view I put together of the palettes so that you can see just how many beautiful combination of colors he pulled out. But do go to Eddie Ross blog to see the pictures of the sections of the quilt that inspired each and to read about how he envisions each room.

I love the magenta, gold and gray scheme for the dining room.  It is my favorite even though for myself I rarely choose magenta with the gold and gray it is a combination that I would consider for my own home.

Lavender and greenish gray will surround the Master bedroom in stripes.

For the Guest bedroom combination has a vintage feel that is appealing.

A scheme of neutrals and blue for the Kitchen

Colors perfect for the library

And this striking combination is for the foyer

Quilts have always inspired me.  Michael James quilts have always been a source of color inspiration as have my own antique quilts.  Do you have an antique quilt or favorite quilt artist you might look to for color inspiration?  I’d love to hear what inspires your favorite color schemes.