Written on February 8, 2008 by Kate Smith

Color for a galley style kitchen

Today’s color dilemma…
I have a galley style kitchen with one large wall, a backsplash behind counter and bulkhead – these are all painted Mountain Haze by Behr. It is too drab. I want to brighten it up with some kind of red, but I don’t want it to make the kitchen look smaller.

I don’t [...]

Written on February 5, 2008 by Kate Smith

Mentally stimulating, not physically stimulating color

Today’s color dilemma…
“We are moving into a new apartment soon, and I am creating an office and work room for the family, which includes two boys.
I want to pick an accent color that will be stimulating, but mentally stimulating, not physically stimulating. At first I thought I would use orange (with grey/beige/white) but I [...]

Written on February 1, 2008 by Jaima Brown

Be InspiRED by passionate reds

RED is a sizzling color full of symbolic meanings and many hues. Whether you prefer scarlet, crimson, maroon, ruby, rose or tomato, there is a shade for everyone.

Shanghai wallpaper from Jaima Brown Home
Red creates the perfect accent for any space when paired with timeless neutrals like brown or cream.
In the 18th century red garlands [...]

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