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Playing with this neat color search lab is full of inspiration in and of itself! Enjoy seeing the power of colors in various settings. Our favorite was this beautiful butterfly.
Why are bright, colorful things so cheerful and why is America so afraid of them? I've spent my whole life becoming fascinated by color and it's combinations, from fingerpaintings to oil paintings to colorful gemstone jewelry. I've often wondered why so many cultures embrace and celebrate color while my own seems to suppress and marginalize it. In Mexico, colorful living is standard practice, a way of releasing control over their lives and giving it back to God. In America, only the fringe live colorfully: artists, bohemians, hippies. Here, a colorful outfit is a sign of a dangerous mind, of an impulsive rule-breaker, of someone who's not afraid to stick out.
We can thank Magenta, Italy, a quiet town outside Milan, for the name of the color that isn’t really any color at all, but a trick of the eyes. And, actually, it’s probably the French not the Italians we should be thanking. To be honest, it’s all a little confusing, but we’ll try to sort it out!
Want some great colors and ideas to create a stunning tablescape for your big Thanksgiving Day feast? Look no further for inspiration than these gorgeous and simple options! The best part? Each of these themes would look stunning on your walls as well!
A mix between black and white, gray is gaining popularity as the new neutral. From light dove to dark charcoal, this color looks great on everything from home accents to walls. Gray is the ultimate neutral. It looks good with almost any color and ranges from cool to warm. In this bedroom a classic gray coats the walls. A black four-poster and cream-color shag rug complement the cool wall color. Burnt orange accents, table lamps, and throw pop in this neutral room. A mirrored nightstand and metal-framed mirror above the bed add a touch of glamour.
Experts have long been trying to predict what color will be en vogue in the years to come. For big businesses, by knowing what colors the consumer will want they can create their products to match the hot new styles of tomorrow. With this line of thinking... Making thousands of purple shirts when green is the hot new style will leave the fashion retailer with lots of purple shirts sitting on the shelves. Want to see the projections, based on gender and other factors? Click below!
You don't have to be afraid of going dark with your decor and interior design. The spaces in these photos work a little black magic for a look that's sophisticated, seductive, and sure to make a dramatic statement in any season. Check out the full slideshow from House Beautiful at the link below!
With Halloween around the corner, "spooky" themed blog posts are everywhere. However, what gives us chills is how many well-known paint companies are enlisting the help of interior designer students, without certification or experience, to help guide your paint color choices. We agree that everyone should have a chance to experiment, but do you want them to do so on your house?Choosing paint colors can be a daunting task. As a result, we have made ourselves available to help make the experience as pain-free as possible from viewing paint swatch books together to answering questions — no matter how "off-the-wall" they are. (They're usually not.)
Unfortunately, interior design students likely don't have the experience to comfortably guide clients through this process. More unfortunate is the likelihood that these clients could be the designer's first clients; the foundation of their portfolio.
In addition, these well-intended students will be choosing colors from the comfort of the store. This means they will be choosing colors under fluorescent lights, which you likely don’t have in your own home. They will not be able to take into consideration your lot placement, flooring, cabinets, countertops and other fixed assets of your home. However, if you choose to take them up on this “complementary service,” we want to make sure you go in with your eyes wide open.
Protect yourself from being a color guinea pig in your own home:
1. Ask what certifications your designer has received.
You will want to hear: “I am a Certified Color Consultant, who has worked in at least 300 homes and commercial dwellings.” If this is the case, you will probably be in safe hands.
2. Ask to see their portfolio of past work.
If they don't have one, back away slowly. This means you are about to become their first entry!
3. Ask some basic questions that you may have for the project.
See how comfortably, or uncomfortably, they answer and if their answers make sense to you. Interior design and choosing colors are two different animals. This is why we work with many talented interior designers.
Other options
Another alternative is to give Color Works a call. We would be glad to help and come highly recommended. See what some of our client's think.
In case you were wondering, not only have we worked in a variety of commercial and residential dwellings, we also have established relationships with a variety of paint companies. This means that rather than being loyal to one paint company and trying to sell their products, we are loyal to you, our customer. We house over 13,000 colors and will use whatever lines it takes to find the best color for your space.
Certifications: We are the only Certified Color Consultants in the state of Arizona.
Please visit our portfolio.
Enid Woodward, a physical therapist, lives in a 600-square-foot studio on the Upper West Side that is filled with stunning colors that expand the space. The apartment may be small, but it has one very large asset: it opens onto a wraparound terrace that is nearly the size of the living space. See the slideshow!
Sherwin Williams is a veteran in the area of color. Not only are they coming out with innovative faux products, they continue to debut the latest color trends. Usuallly, their forecasts are correct.
Olympic Interior & Exterior Paint - Olympic Interior & Exterior Stain The perfect marriage - Mr. Holmes the "Make It Right" guru and Olympic paints team up to offer you an incredible grand prize:
Can you advise on an environmental choice of varnish for a wooden countertop? - Green Home Guide
We had the chance to meet Ed Mattingly during his stop in Scottsdale and learn that this man is on the cutting edge of faux finishes. Yes, faux finishing has been around for quite some time. However, Ed and Sherwin Williams have teamed up to create incredible products that are easy for the professional and DIYer to use. As you can see, the results are stunning. Imagine if your next space had these types of finishes. Very chic.
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Color Help From Benjamin Moore and $10,000 Dining Room Makeover From Pottery Barn
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Color. The psychology of color, color therapy, the cultural significance of color, color in spirituality — color is very significant and many people are afraid to utilize it for fear of creating an unwanted effect, not sure what colors to use ... etc. Color Works can help get over that hump and effectively use color to help make a house feel more like a home.
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The answer is yes, but with many caveats. The big color trend we are seeing in wallpaper is grays. Gone are the days of the “big yellow flowers with bird” print in your grandmother's bathroom, even though Pottery Barn is losing a lot of their market by trying to revitalize some of these patterns. What we are seeing is wallpaper that looks like faux finish paint, such as the sample above.
An important note on geography: Most wallpaper in the Southwest is being placed in powder rooms. This helps create a small space, which creates a sense of security when guests are using this little important room. In addition, this rooms does not typically house a tub/shower to emit steam and challenge the glue of the wallpaper. If you are going to use wallpaper in a full bathroom, make sure and use your fan religiously or keep the doors/windows wide open. Many a manufacture will claim that their paper will “stand up to humidity,” but to obtain the best longevity from your wallpaper, make sure and stick by the rule of keeping the area well ventilated with little-to-no steam.
A wide variety of colors are found in nature, which can be invigorating and serve as an inspiration point for the creation of your paint color palette. Rather than focusing on all the various landscapes across our great continent, focus on your part of the country.
Did you know that a gallon of paint can cost you up to $40? Your wall finish on either the interior or exterior of your home has the ability to create the greatest impression, as it is largest physical part of any property. However, painting all those surfaces can also add up quickly.
Did you know you can Go Green with your paint? We don't mean the color green, but the type of paint used. The first edition of "green paints" had low VOCs. Now, you can find paint without any measurable VOCs.
Every now and then, you find a commercial that is especially inspirational and captures the essence of its industry. Sherwin-Williams has done just that with their "paint swatch" commercials. Through the use of paint swatches, they reminded us of all the ways color impacts our lives and just how powerful it can be.
I have to say that the best compliment that you can get paid in this industry involves the saving of a marriage. I had the good fortune of working with some amazing clients this last week. After 15 years of marriage, they were about to commit mutiny over their wall colors. The husband liked deep, bold and intense colors. The wife preferred a lighter, white, Santa Barbara palette.
