The master bath, with its luxurious Empire tub and polished nickel Etoile fixtures by Waterworks, has a view of a private enclosed garden. Antique chandelier, bottles, and sign from Sage Antiques. Paint in both bedroom and bath is Dunn-Edwards's Soft Ivory.
With walls and ceiling painted Benjamin Moore's Winter White (used throughout the house), the voluminous great room of this California home"looks like the skeleton of a whale," designer Myra Hoefer says. The Cassiopeia chandelier from Ironware International, over the dining table, has a celestial scale. Ajax side chairs by Oly are pulled up to the Hollandaise table by Astier de Villatte, who also makes the armoire. These new pieces have a vintage air that blends right in with an 18th-century French bombé chest and a gilded antique barometer.
Sarah defined two areas in her living room by painting accent walls different colors. "Use the colors from a piece of fabric in the room. It's a good way to confirm the shades live nicely side by side," says Sarah.
Do you want a dining area to feel sociable and stimulating or appear formal and quiet? Warmer, contrasting and somewhat brighter colors add to a sociable atmosphere; deeper blue-greens and neutrals will give a more formal ambiance.
Charcoal gray walls set the stage in this HGTV Green Home 2011 living room design. Complemented by pineapple yellow and soft white accessories, this living room space makes the perfect urban oasis. When choosing to work with a darker paint palette, try pairing them with brighter colors to create an edgy look that's still inviting.HGTV
When it comes to kids' bedroom paint ideas, forget pink for girls and blue for boys. Instead, create dynamic color palettes for rooms that can take your children from their first steps to their first driving lesson.Benjamin Moore
Pattern, pattern everywhere — Persian Pear wallpaper by Joanna Rock envelops the master bedroom in a Lake Michigan house designed by Martin Horner of Soucie Horner. The Simla sleigh bed from Robert Lighton is accented with throw pillows from Lynda O'Connor and Max & Company on top of embroidered pillow shams by Jed Johnson. Wisteria's Moorish chest doubles as a night table. Rug by Oscar Isberian.House Beautiful
"I always consider the time of day that the occupant will be in a room, and in this case, the client was an early riser. This lavender feels good with the clear morning light. It has a drop of gray, which muddies it a bit and makes it more appealing to both sexes. Just don't use peachy or overly floral things. That's what takes it to granny town." —Tim Clarke
Designer Brian Patrick Flynn mixes purple walls with luxe velvet and a glamorous four-poster bed for a look that radiates femininity
"I love the look of high-end materials like marble and polished brass, but if you can't afford, say, an all-marble kitchen countertop, why not bring those materials into your space by using them on smaller pieces and home accessories? I have a table lamp with a marble base that adds a very posh touch to my home office." -Camille Styles, lifestyle blogger & Creative Director at CamilleStyles.com
You and your child will be happiest with a room that functions for both of you. Determine the room'sfunctionality by clarifying what activities will take place there. That will dictate whether your kids' room colors need to restful and playful, conducive to sleep and studying, or inspiring and fun.
Coordinated browns and greens look sophisticated in this fresh, modern living room.
Magenta cabinets pop against sleek wood paneling for a contemporary look.
I love the tone on tone chevron stripe in this bedroom above that we saw at a local homeshow.
Deep gray contrasts against the sharp white lines of wainscoting and trim in a contemporary living room.This Old House
" This is one of those hard-to-pin-down colors, conjuring up woodland streams and wet clay and summer shadows and greenback trout. Actually, it's the color of most of my fishing gear. It's wonderful on old wicker or cabin floors. It would make a beautiful dining room with dark wood furniture and blue-and-white Canton ware."HouseBeautiful
A little bright goes a long way, so limit the full-throttle shades to accents and put it in neutral everywhere else. Even neon (yes, neon) looks smart when used sparingly. In daughter Lia's attic bedroom, a highlighter-yellow pillow and rug feel vibrant and hip without overwhelming the space, thanks to the more muted teals and pinks.
"I don't use fragrance normally, but there's nothing quite like Santa Maria Novella's potpourri. People walk into the house and say, 'Oh, what is that?' It's just incredibly clean and fresh." -Jackie TerrellHouse Beautiful
"I've used this color so much that the paint chip is all bent and splattered with marks, like a cookbook. When I was five years old, I made my mother paint my room this color — a pale sky blue with a little gray in it. It's strong and fragile at the same time, and that's what most people don't realize about me. As aggressive as I am, I'm really soft inside." -Phoebe Howard
"Choose two hues that are closely related for an 'analogous' scheme," says Zimmer. Pick one (usually the lighter of the two) for the base color and apply two coats. Then measure the wall's height in inches and divide by 5. The resulting number will be the width of your stripes. (If you end up with an awkward fraction, add a little extra to the top and bottom bands to round off the number.)This Old House
Men typically want wood or leather in brown tones, says designer Christopher Grubb, owner of Beverly Hills-based Arch-Interiors Design Group. Try compromising with gender-neutral colors for the walls, like blues, greens, and oranges. Or focus bright spots of color on accent pillows, a throw, or other accessories.
Dark hardwood floors balance the sleek white cabinetry, molded seating and modern light fixture.
If these walls could talk they'd say, "Help me!" Fortunately, This Old House reader remodelers came to the rescue, stripping the vertical eyesores from their kitchens, baths and other spaces. We invite you to have a laugh (or a groan) over this truly appalling paper trail. Warning: Some of these images may not be suitable for anyone with a lick of taste!This Old House
Create a romantic, intimate feel in a small space with this deep aubergine. Try it in a bathroom for an unexpected look.
In the middle of a Brooklyn town house's long, narrow living room, which designer Jonathan Berger broke down into three seating areas, an Italian gilt-brass game table is surrounded by chairs covered in pink leather from Global Leathers. The family dines, plays board games, and does homework here.
“This classic, preppy stripe reminds me of the awning I had on my store for years. The navy mixes perfectly with upbeat colors and playful dots in a kid’s room.” Paint: (blue) Sailboat and (white) Snow Fall, both by BehrHGTV
Although often seen as a softer, more pastel shade of pink, coral is actually a pretty vocal and vibrant color. This sea-inspired hue stands out with both darker and more subdued colors, like pale yellow, seafoam green and gray. In this traditional bedroom, designer Tobi Fairley mixes this peachy shade with both emerald green and stark white for an especially eye-catching effect. She uses coral around the room through punchy accessories, like the pillows, throw and desk chair. The white-and-coral ceiling stripes really pull the entire look together.
Open cubbies, which repeat the six paint shades of the stripes that ring the room, frame the tub with color and stand in for a linen closet.
Ian selects a contrasting gray for the floor color; a stylish linoleum with darker gray and amber cutouts reinforces the industrial style of the loft. A sliding door is built to cover part of the bookcase to cut down on visible clutter; the door, a coffee table and the new expanded workspace are built of the same natural tan laminate, which blends with the amber wall color. Scottish red accessories and photos of Scotland round out the welcoming office makeover. Ironically, the colors pulled from a traditional old culture succeed in bringing out the modern style of the loft office.Read More At HGTV
This kitchen, designed by Lori Davis, is all about fun. The bright green accents complement the room's other "green" features, such as the bamboo floors, Modular Arts wall panels and fluorescent lamps. The lively green color and unique materials really make this room pop.See More At HGTV
Color can be a wonderful tool for making your home less stressful and more calming — and it can have a significant impact on your mood and well-being. In Feng Shui, colors are used to bring different types of energy into the home, whether it's passionate red, energetic yellow or restorative green. And the science is there to back up the popular notion that room color affects stress perception: A Minnesota State University study found that red environments increase stress responses, while green and white environments do not.
Give a classic kitchen a colorful, one-of-a-kind twist. In this traditional space, designer Andrea Schumacher brightens all-white cabinetry with a cheerful Kelly-green island. The painted island looks especially stunning when paired with the blue floral wallpaper. Feeling bold? Why not paint all of your cabinets a vibrant hue? Your kitchen will love all the attention it gets in return.Read More At HGTV.com
Picking out paint colors can be a confusing experience, leaving you racked with indecision as you peruse swatches from paint companies intent on re-creating all of the 7 million colors distinguishable to the human eye. Trying to figure out which of those colors will mix harmoniously on your living room wall is enough to make you turn straight to the ecru- and eggshell-white family and never leave.This Old House
Some of us have a hard time committing to a single color when we're painting a room in our house. Other people however, do not shy away from the endless possibilities contained in each can. They use it to create colorful and out of the ordinary designs that really add character to a space. And these folks have given us incredible interior paint ideas that we hope will inspire you to think outside of the solid wall.Huffington Post
Choosing exterior colors for your house can be daunting. Choosing them for a 125-year-old home that's smack-dab in the middle of a community obsessed with historically accurate color schemes can be downright intimidating. That's what John Stone and Sally Peterson, owners of the latestTOH TV project house, found out when selecting colors for their clapboard-and-shingle 1887 Queen Anne, in the Avon Hill neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts.This Old House
Your front entry is your home's ambassador, signaling to guests if you are friend or foe. If yours is more "War is hell" than "Good to see you, ally," perhaps you need to spruce things up a bit to make it more welcoming. Use these step-by-steps and videos, complete with tools and shopping lists, to turn your shabby door into a palace portal:Read More At This Old House
