Colour inspirations ~ SUMMER edition

hello there SUMMER!!!!  i don't know about you, but I have always felt that the July 4th weekend marked the epitome of summer and I am sure I am not the only one attempting cart-wheels or somersaults through the sprinkles on the front lawn.  the smell of fresh cut grass and homemade lemon aid is literally permeating the air.  breathe it in ...

in honor of the most celebrated season of the year, here are the best color inspirations for SUMMER!


white: one of the most under-rated colors. a crisp white color in a room gives it the clean airy feeling of the ocean breeze flowing through. on window treatments, it allows extra light to come through. no matter what color you decide to use for your summer face lift, incorporating white into the theme of the room can really set the tone that summer has arrived!

yellows & golds: these two color scream summer as many people think of the sun. all tones of yellow and gold work well for summer.  for a cheerful, fresh look, pair the yellow hue with orange and white.

citrus: the fruit of the season ... citrus colors are always synonymous with summer.  their fresh, tantalizing hues are a reminder of the season.  the idea of fresh fruit popsicles, a lemon aid stand or a slice of a lime in your afternoon cocktail.  citrus colors work as great accents to neutral basis. 

 

plums & purples: the color of royalty, purple is also a reminder of brilliantly arrayed summer gardens and fields. lavender fields are in full bloom in summer.  it can be elegant and timeless when paired with silver, cheerful and fun when paired with yellow. or, go with a lighter shade and pair lavender with gold for a bright, cheery scheme.

 



shades of blue: the color of the ocean is also the shade of peace and relaxation. it adds a dreamy, tranquil element to your decor as well as a touch of glamour. try something fun and use navy blue which has a nautical, clean feel. you won't want to introduce too many other colors if using navy, though. keep it to accents of white and green, as in foliage-green. these hues work well with classic design.

teal: not quite blue, not quite green, but a brilliant summer choice. pair it with silver and white for a cool, refreshing color scheme. pair it with melon pink for a fun tropical feel. or add some yellow to your aqua and let both colors really pop!

pastel colors: although more frequently seen in the spring, these soft shades can add an exquisite touch to summer décor or fashion. instead of making a pastel hue the main star, consider using it as an accent color. 

photo credits: wshome.com, traditional home magazine, potterybarn.com, w hotel
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erin
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COLOUR OBSESSIONS ~ Once in a BLUE moon ...

blue, bleu, blu ~ a natural color, from the blue of the sky, blue is a universal color. the cool, calming effect of blue makes time pass more quickly and it can help you sleep making it a beautiful choice for bedrooms. however, too much blue could also dampen spirits.

in using blues, a deep royal blue or azure conveys richness and perhaps even a touch of
superiority. navy blue is almost black and is a bit warmer than lighter blues. combine a light
and dark blue to convey trust and truthfulness — think banker's colors.
although blue is a year-round color, pastel blues, especially along with pinks and
pale yellows suggest springtime while
deep blue is a colder weather color. sreate a conservative but sophisticated look with subtle
contrast by combining light and dark shades of blue.


light blue is associated with health, healing, tranquility, understanding, and softness.
dark blue represents knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness.
 



variations of blue include:

denim blue

tiffany blue

navy blue is a very dark blue reminisant to black

bondi blue, a color belonging to the cyan family of blues … think crayola color blue-green

photo credits: farrowandball.com, marthastewart.com, elledecor.com, wshome.com


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Think GREEN!

most people hear the word GREEN these days and automatically think of the ecological efforts to make the world a cleaner healthier place.  and while I am all about being 'green', I'd like to pay more homage to the fabulous colour, green...

green. green. green! by far, my most favorite colour. I can go on for days about the colour green. light green. dark green. lime green. sage green. kelly green.

green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and is second only to blue as a favorite color. green is the pervasive color in the natural world that is an ideal backdrop in interior design because we are so used to seeing it everywhere.

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green is the color of nature, fertility, and life and is also categorized as one of the most restful colours. green symbolizes self-respect and well-being. green is the color of balance. it also means learning, growth and harmony. green is a safe color, if you don't know what color to use anywhere use green.

 

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green is a cool color that symbolizes nature and the natural world.

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green also represents tranquility, good luck, health, and jealousy.


Some variations in the colour green include


Lime green or as I like to call it, Palm Beach green!

Paint colour: BENJAMIN MOORE DOUGLAS FIR 2028-20

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Shamrock green (or pantone color #347 ~ the colour of shamrocks representing Ireland)

Paint colour: PRATT & LAMBERTCLOVER 22-20

(www.prattandlambert.com)

  

Forrest green (a green color said to resemble the color of the trees and other plants in a forest)

Tea green (light shade of green)

Moss green (normally a hazy gray-green, close to an earthtone)

Paint colour: BENJAMIN MOORE HANCOCK GREEN HC-117

(www.benjaminmoore.com)

think green!

happy nesting ~ xoxo

erin

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COLOUR OBSESSION ~ GRAY (or Grey)

gray is known as the colour of intellect, wisdom and knowledge and has been perceived as a long-lasting, sleek, classic & refined colour ...

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gray is conservative and dignified and often carries a sense of authority. it can be inconspicuous and controlled and is often considered to be the colour of compromise. thus it’s position between black and white!

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gray is timeless, practical, and solid. a longstanding favorite suit color

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gray can mix well with any color

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how to use gray: all shades of gray can be good, neutral background colors. use lighter grays in place of white and darker gray in place of black.

warm grays                                        cool grays

taupe (which i can spend a whole day writing about), is a grayish brown neutral is a conservative, slightly earthy, warm shade of gray

although well liked and often worn, people rarely name gray as a favorite color possibly because gray also is associated with loss or depression. however, use it with the right mix of colours and gray can become the perfect neutral!



happy nesting ~ xoxo

erin
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