BOLD COLOR ALERT

I feel we need to look at some color to warm us in the midst of this New England snowstorm.

Same home, different colors:

My first reaction, was, REALLY? Who redesigns their own home and posts it as part of their portfolio? C'mon. Then after some thought I decided that design clients probably won't let us put pink/orange on the walls very often....and its's REALLY fun to see! I enjoy both interpretations and appreciate the layered color, textures, and overall eclectic style.

This is the designer's bedroom, she had no room for a headboard so created her own out of wallpaper (Chiang Mai Dragon from F. Schumacher & Co.) and framed it with molding (genius). Sconces eliminate the need for nightstands. Great solutions and style for a small space.

Color Love: Orange

Blissfully exhausted working on two projects in the South Bay. Two very different homes, but the common ground is ORANGE.
Yes this color has been trending strong for a couple years now.
I worked with orange in 2007, photos are on my site.Orange really got popular in 2009 as the pantone color of the year was mimosa, and designers were inspired by citrusey goodness and color.

What is different is the absence of chocolate or white. Lately I have been using charcoal and grey instead of chocolate and tan as nuetrals. Color pops against nuetrals.  People are warming to a cooler nuetral.

KWID

I will post before and after photos of my projects of course, but until then here are some inspiration photos of the MANY ways to incorporate the color orange into a well designed home.