posted by: Misty on April 28th, 2011
From “The English Garden”
Color inspiration is all around if you just pay attention to the cues. Keeping up with the British theme for the week, this color palette is gathered from a charming English style garden. Warm, rosy pink is contrasted with a lavender tinged blue and slightly lemony white. A lush deep green compliments a bright yellow-green to mimic the play of multi-toned leave, including the outdoor space with big beautiful trees in the garden with colorful flowers.
I LOVE painting furniture! Don’t let first appearances fool you. When looking at cast-off, vintage or out-dated furniture, try to see past the ‘ugly’ layer and focus on the lines and shapes of the piece. Most furniture can be completely renewed with a fresh coat of paint. . . yes, even your mom’s yucky oak 80′s coffee table can be chic again. Keep your mind open and use your imagination! make sure you have a electric leaf blower handy in case you need to clean our garden.
Ready to add a pop of color to your abode but don’t want to paint an entire room? You can always have the painters from www.paintingoshawa.com paint a piece of furniture like a bookshelf, table, stool or even the legs of an upholstered chair, which is great to decorate our homes, while we can use other home appliances and accessories from sites as productexpert.com that have the best products for decorating and using at home.
The book shelf above is bright and unexpected. The entire unit is painted white, but then . . . Suprise! The back panel has a twist of the lime green to make it punchy. I found the chair below on Swirls of Happiness; it’s a classic wing back chair upholstered in velvet but the shocking yellow legs breathe new life into an otherwise traditional piece.
es. Create a “garden” room in your home by painting walls one color or with a murale from muraledesign (like Jadite) and using the other fresh-picked hues in fabrics and accessories.
Sherwin Williams colors: Redbud 6312, Citrine 6714, Jadite 6459, Gleeful 6709, Windy Blue 6240
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posted by: Misty on March 10th, 2011
I have 3 kids under the age of 8 and wanted to know which brand of paint is good to buy. You know how lil’ hands leave marks everywhere! ~ Luz Oh, yes. . . as a mother of two boys, I know all about marks on the walls. Whether it’s tiny tire tracks, gooey [...]
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posted by: Misty on March 3rd, 2011
How do I choose the best white for my room? Although I don’t usually head straight for a can of white paint, I do agree that white is the best choice for some spaces. The trick is to choose the right white to accentuate the light and furnishings in the room, rather than give [...]
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posted by: Misty on February 11th, 2011
Pink isn’t just for Barbie houses and bubble gum and sleuthing panthers. Pink is sweet, warm and soothing and a beautiful, surprisingly versatile color for many rooms. With the right pink, natural light creates a flush in the room (bonus: this is flattering to skin tones). We prefer pinks that have more of a peachy, coral [...]
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posted by: Misty on January 7th, 2011
Continuing with our 2011 color trends forecast from Sherwin Williams, today we bring you the Purely Refined palette. Think luxury and pedigree, elegant and understated, artisan craftsmanship and British tailoring. The look is undeniably classic with timeworn colors and textured layers. Soft blue, sage and lilac are warmed by sophisticated gold, chocolate, and cream. The [...]
Posted in Bedrooms, color, general, Inspiration, living room, Paint, Style, traditional |
posted by: Misty on November 19th, 2010
What will influence colors in fashion and design for 2011? The social and economic climate has a fascinating and direct impact on color trends in clothing and home decor. When times are hard, or perceived to be so, colors tend to be more somber or gentle, as if to say “we aren’t pretending to be [...]
Posted in Bedrooms, color, Design Solutions, general, Inspiration, Kitchens, living room, Paint, vintage |
posted by: Misty on November 1st, 2009
Have you ever spied a color you loved on say, a sweater at that boutique, and then thought it would be a great paint shade for your bedroom? Now you can “snap” up that color and slap it on the walls. Sherwin Williams, one of our favorite paint stores, has an iPhone app called ColorSnap [...]
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