COLOR
No design element is more controversial than color.
Designers worldwide agree that proper scale and
proportion are the hallmarks of a successful project
but when it comes to color...well,
let's just say the opinions are as wide
ranging as a Pantone fan guide!
One of the most emulated design styles
from the last century is the all white room.
Whenever I feel like escaping the frantic pace of
today's lifestyle, I pop in my favorite classic DVD
and am transported back in time to a world of
elegance and style, all in black and white!
Fred Astaire and Edward Everett Horton - Top Hat
Cary Grant - Holiday
And while I can appreciate the glamour, sophistication
and yes, the skill it takes to create a white room,
I am Technicolor girl...
Gene Tierney - Leave Her to Heaven
I mean seriously, would Gene Tierney's eyes look
that fabulous without the aid of painted trim?
(Probably, but the set designers certainly
knew what they were doing!)
So what is the latest news on color in the home?
Recently House Beautiful surveyed their readers on
color and the results were, well, colorful!
The overall favorite color, young and old alike is blue.
Interestingly however, besides using in the bedroom
(#1 choice of readers and designers), this color is seldom selected for other areas of a home.
Green, is showing up more often and can be a
soothing neutral backdrop for a fresh, clean interior.
(Design tip: green looks great with red, orange, and blue)
Remember Tango Tangerine, hands down
the hot option for accessories!
Not surprisingly, white is more favored by
designers than readers. My feeling on this is that
most people do not believe designers when they
tell them that a white interior can be something other
than cold and sterile (IT CAN!) or they have kids
and think it will get dirty too quickly,
(maybe, but can you say bleach able cotton?)
For other results, read the entire article in the
September 2012 edition of House Beautiful
and then visit their web site for some great ideas
on decorating with color.
And of course when you are ready to add some color to your
favorite space, don't forget to visit us at
where we have a large assortment of colorful options
for every room in your home!
