| Yellow and blue are a classic color combination. In the 1990′s, the combo was a butter yellow and a darker blue (like that in Wedgwood china). Those shades together are still lovely, but how about an updated version? A fresh take on yellow and blue looks more like this: a bold citrus yellow paired with a watery or turquoise blue. |  |
Get Your Gray On (What You Need to Know About Decorating with Gray)
March 19, 2010 By 10 Comments
No question that gray is the new brown. Do you love pastels, but don’t want them to look childish? Choose a grayed version and it’s all sophistication. Grayed pastels are rooted in Scandinavian design, which I personally love. The gray below is about as true gray as you can get, but you can use gray without it being THIS gray.
Matte Black is the New Black
January 30, 2010 By 10 Comments
I must admit that when I think of high-gloss black, I think cheesy bachelor pad. In the 1980′s. Today, the hottest way to play with black is to use remove the gloss – matte black is in. You might just want to go with an accent wall, like here.
What’s Right About White
September 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Not all whites are alike. Be careful about the undertones of whites. I prefer warm whites/off-whites with gray and yellow undertones. Pink and blue undertones can be a little cold and soulless.
Use multiple tones of white and off-white. This gives more interest and depth, and you won’t go crazy trying to match that one white. |
| Use texture to warm up a white palette. Think white stone, white textured blankets, white fur throws, shiny white ceramics, off-white wicker baskets, etc.
Play shiny against matte to add sophistication. Use white high-gloss paint of wood furniture and white matte paint on walls. |
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