Happy color Tuesday!

Bright green, apple green or lime green can be either a fun or very intimidating color to work with.  But, as with all bright colors, if you use them in pops or one strong accent with this color, it is beautiful and so fun.  It is a great cheer color that pairs so nicely with lots of other colors.  It is a very versatile color and if used in the right way, it can be beautiful and subtle. 

Bright, inviting doors.

Great pops of green!

Love this wall paper.

Color Tuesday!

Today's color is a classic color, it looks beautiful with so many colors.  It's navy blue!  This color looks amazing with colors like khaki and coral.  It is a great base color, because of it's ability to stay in style and pair well with other colors.  

Love the rich color of the leather with the white and navy.  

The patterns are really pretty in this space!

I love the contrast of these two colors!

Enjoy :)

Lindsey

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The latest spring color!

Two words: Mint.  Green.  I am a tiny bit obsessed at the moment.  It's always been a favorite color of mine, and it's finally found it's place in the world.  Mint is popping up everywhere right now; interiors, clothing, make up, etc.  If you love this color, try incorporating it into your space.  You can still get trendy with new popular colors without making a huge commitment.  Try a piece of furniture or accent pillows in your space as a way to introduce your new colors.  You could always do an accent wall in your favorite color, as a way to get the color into the room, without overpowering it.  Try these tips with your new favorite color, it's easy to change but you still get to enjoy your favorite colors in your space!

Get creative with things to add to your space, even frames like these could be a cool addition.

A couple of pieces done in your favorite color can be a great focal point for the room.  Keep the background neutral and light.

Try an accent wall behind the bed for a splash of your favorite color, keep everything else light and neutral.  This color is calming and relaxing.

Enjoy!

Lindsey

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Inspiration Wednesday!

The colors of spring have been so inspiring to me lately! The soft pastels that are coming through in home decor are beautiful!  Using some of these colors in your home will evoke a feeling of happiness.  Soft yellows, blues, greens, pinks and purples can be added through little accents for spring and changed out when you are ready for a brighter summer pallet.

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Lindsey

Color Tuesday! Spring colors!

I am obsessing right now over...PURPLE!  So glad it is finding its place in the world.  Purple is a color that evokes royalty and richness.  It can be used for a fun bright pop of color or a deep luxurious color.  If you like the color purple, try it with some throw pillows or an accent chair!  So many possibilities for pairing it with other colors, yellow would be fun for a bright, fun room and grey and eggplant would be gorgeous for a more rich deep toned room.  Either way, if you want to try new colors coming out for spring, try them through accents.  They're easily changed when your next favorite color comes along!

Lindsey

Color Trends: To trend or not to trend?

It's an Emerald Green 2013

Just in case you have been living under a design world rock:  Emerald Green has been named THE color of 2013

 Color trends have become a design timeline, defining style eras of the past. A color trend emerges,  fashion and interior design worlds take notice, fabrics are produced in massive amounts until all you feel like you can find to cover your new sofa is the current color trend. Department and discount stores then carry home goods in the color trend. Everything from bookends to dog bowls are manufactured and sold until 1 in 5 Americans have the same home color scheme, and we are all sick of it and move on to the next color trend.

Some trends have stuck more than others. Some have stuck so much that we may never be able to a certain combination of colors together again. Walk back in fairly recent history with me to the mid 80's and early 90's. Remember Hunter Green/Burgundy/Navy? Or even as recently as the 2000's with the Aqua/Chocolate trend? All of these are beautiful colors, but will we ever be able to pair these combo's again?

Clients frequently say to me: "I want my home to look classic and not dated in 10 years. How do we achieve this?" One of the main things you avoid are color trends in large amounts. Stick to a classic, neutral palette for your big ticket items and accent with color trends. The color trend images below will show you what I mean.

 Ahhhh.... Hunter Green/Burgundy/Navy. 

                                                           I feel like I should be watching 

The Cosby Show and getting a spiral perm.

 Aqua/Chocolate of the 2000's

This is a gorgeous room, but a huge commitment to the emerald trend.

Here's how to "trend" without a huge commitment.  Accent pillows and accessories.

Great way to color trend!

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