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The Grand Dame of using bright, bold color and texture combinations in her day, Dorothy Draper has been credited with being the first to ‘design’ a room using an artisitc vision rather than simply recreating historical “period room” styles.
She used vibrant, “splashy” colors in never-before-seen combinations and one of her favorite combinations was “dull” white and “shiny” black. (more…)
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Angela of Cottage Magpie issued a call for spring green in March. Kate posted about all the wonderful submissions last week.
A cook’s favorite spring green? Tarragon.
Its fresh green color and delicate leaves are the essence of spring. It conjures up tender young shoots pushing up through the earth. Since spring is a time of renewal, why not consider (more…)
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The nice folks at STIR magazine were kind enough to list Sensational Color as a resource in their article Fun With Color: Color Across Cultures: Reading Red.
This reminded me to mention this valuable resource to you, just in case you aren’t already a subscriber.
If you find something in STIR that you find really inspiring, please share it will all of us by leaving a comment.
STIR: Where color and creativity converge…
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If you have ever looked for the perfect color for the interior of your home, you know that some colors can become something quite different than you expected.
You have probably discovered that the little 1 x 1 inch colored paper you received from the local hardware store can change in huge proportions once slathered onto your beloved walls.
The best way to really see how a color will look and compliment your décor is larger color sheets and samples painted from the actual paint you are investigating.
Whatever you do, be sure to know how to pick the perfect neutrals and punch colors before going crazy on the interior of your living space. This is easy to do, once you know what goes well with what and where to add in these punch colors along with colors of the future.
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If you haven’t already downloaded a copy of “Sample Your Way to Paint Color Success: The Low Cost Way to Avoid Expensive Color Mistakes,”
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Find the do’s, the do not’s, and hidden techniques of using exterior colors to make your home look as if it were just built in the trendiest neighborhood.
Learn to pick the colors you can live with today, tomorrow and throughout the decade by bringing out the natural beauty of your home’s construction while highlighting your landscape.
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28th Jan. '07
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Category: Home & Garden
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Tags: paint
Authored by Kate Smith
For those that just can’t get enough of that “fresh paint smell”…
I have always liked the smell of fresh paint. It signals that something is being transformed, refreshed, or made new again.
There is something genuinely satisfying to me in being able to put on a coat of paint and breathe new life into a home, a room, or an object. Even when its not my project or home, one whiff of the smell of fresh paint brings back those good feelings.
Since most paint manufacturers and homeowners alike have found creative ways to eliminate the odor associated with paint, I thought that I was one of just a few quirky folks that had positive associations with the smell.
You can imagine my surprise to find that Demeter actually makes a “pick me up cologne” that smells like - you guessed it - paint! It seems I am not alone in my feelings.
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Pottery Barn has joined with Benjamin Moore to “Create A Home With Color.”
Unlike some of their competitors that have created their own paint lines, Pottery Barn has selected colors from the Benjamin Moore line that coordinate with their line of furniture and home accessories.
I think this is simply brilliant for both of these brands and for customers looking to create Pottery Barn style in their own beautiful home.
From the Pottery Barn website:
“Color has the power to calm, comfort, energize and inspire. That’s why we’ve collaborated with Benjamin Moore to create complete room color palettes, each with four shades that coordinate beautifully.”
The New England Light palette is pictured above and you can see more combinations at Pottery Barn’s website.
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Black and white with a dash of red has long been a wardrobe favorite, and the eye-catching combination is now also a favorite for the home.
The combination of black, white, and red is clean and contemporary, yet appeals to our desire for glamor. This color trend emerged in Europe in the last two years and this year, the trend has truly taken hold here.
Recently, House & Garden magazine featured Jade Jagger’s (daughter of Mick Jagger and wife Bianca) home in London with her comfortable white furniture that sports a red and black pillow set against a red carpet. Jade is quoted as saying it is “my favorite color combination.”
Their are many reds to choose from; all shades are a beautiful complement to black and white. So whether you favor a bright apple red, a deep claret, or a muted burgundy, the hue will work with black and white.
For the rich and sophisticated look shown in the picture above, try using Burnt Tile 150F-7 for the walls and White 1852 for the trim from Behr.
Best of all, this combination is available from many sources - from rustic wood-stained black cabinets to luxurious red upholstered chairs, so this sophisticated trio can fit any decorating style.
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If you’re planning a home painting project or if you’re simply a coloraholic like I am, you might find it fun to play the Color Sense Game.
This is a free self-evaluation tool offered by Pittsburgh Paint that walks you through a quick series of questions to arrive at a paint color palette based on your personality traits and preferences for tastes, smells, touches, and sights.
It only takes a few minutes, and the results may be just the inspiration you need to try a new color.
Try it yourself…Pittsburgh Paint Color Sense Game
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It delights me that more individuals are gaining color confidence and experimenting with bold colors in their homes.
Although initially spurred on by the wide use of brighter colors shown on home decorating shows, design magazines, and fueled by our love of travel to faraway destinations, I hesitate to call this a trend.
I believe that once someone lives with distinctive colors, they will never again want to live with plain vanilla surroundings.
For 2006, bright hues are being upstaged by an internationally inspired rich color palette. The inspiration was not taken from a particular culture, but rather gleaned from many regions and cultures. You can see this influence across colors showcased by the major paint companies:
Benjamin Moore suggests the deep lilac of Queens Wreath, a rich purple called Shadow, the rosy brown Stone Harbor, Currant Red, Vermont Slate, and Stone Brown.
Sherwin-Williams recommends Coral, the deep orange of Bosc Pear, a brown named Smokey Topaz, the dark cool Kendal Green, and the charred red of River Rouge.
Pratt & Lambert’s Boucle is between teal-blue and aqua and looks sensational with dark brown.
ICI Paints, maker of the Glidden brand, has selected the green/gold of Golden Kiwi as its color of the year. Duron chose Ablaze, a cross-cultural red, and Peaceful Pines, while a strong yellowy-green is a key color for Dutch Boy.
With inspiration from around the globe, these rich, saturated hues can give your home a sense of escapism…and isn’t that exactly what we seek when we take refuge from the hectic pace of life in the comfort of our own space?
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