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The Sherwin Williams Color Mix Forecast 2021 Has Been Released and It's Good!!

8/19/2020

 

Colormix® Color Forecast 2021


So excited to share the Sherwin Williams Color Mix 2021 Forecast! Sue Wadden, director of color marketing and a team of color professionals met and researched color, design, and pop culture trends around the world which led to the current color story of the Color Mix 2021 forecast. I personally love all the colors and find that they are all have an underlying soothing effect to them which is so important in our current world situation enduring the Covid pandemic. We know that color effects our mood and its inherently more important than ever today that we feel a sense of calm, peace, and comfort in our homes. I think all these palettes offer just that. Bravo to Sue and the team!!

The color palettes are aptly name the Rhythm of Color. According to Sherwin Williams, rhythm is the secret to how the natural world stays in step. The same sense of balance applies to our personal sense of nature through how we live — and how we design. Fast and slow. Quiet and expressive. Virtual and physical. See it take shape in 40 trend colors, presented in four palettes designed to bring your own rendition of rhythm to beautiful life.

Click the link to see the full Color Mix 2021  palettes and descriptions and how they can be used in your home.. 

Enjoy the palettes, leave a comment and let me know your favorites! Mine are the Sanctuary and Tapestry!

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How to select paint colors for your home virtually

7/19/2020

 
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Samplize Peel and Stick Paint Samples

I bet you're wondering how does an interior designer who never steps foot in your home is going to help me select paint colors for my home. Well, I would like to introduce you to one of the awesome tools in my design tool belt!  Enter, Samplize peel and stick paints samples. They are an interior designers best friend when it comes to helping clients select paint colors virtually. 

Let's start with what I like most about them. I love that they are peel and stick and don't cause any wall damage. No touch up paint needed here when using Samplize. They are created with two coats of genuine manufactures paint from my favorite paint brands Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, and Farrow and Ball. They can be positioned and repositioned on different walls within the space as needed, and are great for the environment as there is no paint can waste. Samplize are affordable and ship within 24 hours to my virtual clients all over the country. 

Now, lets talk about how  Samplize paint samples will be utilized during your design consultation. After the finishes for your design are selected, I narrow down a couple of paint selections and those will be shipped to your home for review in your space and lighting. I suggest my clients view them morning, noon and night and live with the paint samples for at least three days. That seems to be just the right amount of time to build your color confidence in the paint selection. It's really as easy as that! If you need help selecting paint colors for your home or need a new interior design for your space click the get design help link below to get started. 

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Could a Vant Panel Bed be the bed you've been looking for all your life?

7/4/2020

 
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VANT  Panels


Introducing Vant decorative panels! As an interior designer I was floored how good looking, versatile, and easy these decorative panels are to install on your wall. They can be placed on just about any wall and used in just about any room.  Some of my favorite ways to use these panels are as a headboard which can be customized by color, fabric type, and configuration.  I also love them as the seat backing above bench seating in a kitchen. The uses of these panels is endless as long as you use a little imagination.

In the concept board above, I used the Vant Panels in the fabric Velvet Dusty Rose to create a modern inspired bedroom with a lively color palette of navy, pink, and coral to accent the dusty rose.  Each headboard is comprised of a series of panels that are available in several different configurations. The configuration I chose was Cleopatra. Figures! Since I have always loved her over the top lavish lifestyle! I'm drawn to how tall and wide the headboard becomes once it's assembled. If you're more of a conservative person you may want to go with a lower headboard configuration. You'll find there's a configuration that fits every style. No matter what your style is, the Vant Panels are a great choice for people with a modern design aesthetic. In the video below you will see just some of the ways Vant Panels can be used in your home. Let me know your favorites! If you need help designing a Vant Bed or using Vant panels in your home click the design help link after the video so we can assist you with your project. 
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The Saltwolf Luxury Furniture Collection Has Arrived!!

7/3/2020

 
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​We can't tell you how excited we are to be offering the Saltwolf furniture collection to our interior design clients! The furniture collection was developed by Jordan and Lindy Williams. from Boulder, CO. They are not only furniture designers but interior designers as well. Their attention to detail is apparent in each piece they have created.  

The Hawthorne sofa features pleated arms that add a bit of a high fashion vibe and a high curved back for extra comfort. All the sofas are built with an 8-way hand tied seating 
suspension within a hardwood frame. Best part, they guarantee the frames for life. The seat cushions are all inner-spring core wrapped in high-density foam, which is then encased in feather and down. Can you say luxury? 

The Hawthorne sofa options include three sizes with a choice of bench cushion or two seat cushions so it is customizable to your lifestyle. I chose to style the Hawthorne sofa with a luxe mid century modern vibe and I absolutely love it. Let me know your thoughts about this gorgeous sofa!

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Introducing Pantone's Color of the Year! Living Coral

1/18/2019

 
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​Pantone's 2019 Color of the year is a vibrant orange with pink undertones. Living coral is the perfect  color for adding a punch of color to your space. It can be used in any room and is especially appropriate in a coastal design themed rooms due to its association with the ocean. In the mood board above you will find twelve ways to incorporate Living coral into your home. 



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The Sherwin Williams 2019 Color Forecast is OUT!! Which color personality are you?

10/23/2018

 
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SHAPESHIFTER There are those who always seem a little ahead of their time. Visionary and creative, this palette reaches into the cosmos and returns with a whole universe of inspiration. Atmospheric wisps of colors, grounded by deep dark blues, capture the unique space between technology and spirituality.
INFLUENCERS RINGS OF SATURN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SPIRITUALISM HEALING ENERGY
Paint Colors:
BLUE SKY SW 0063 ELATION SW 6827 (182-C1) NUGGET SW 6697 (137-C4) EXTRA WHITE SW 7006 (257-C1) ENDLESS SEA SW 9150 (223-C7) CELESTIAL SW 6808 (179-C3) DARK NIGHT SW 6237 (222-C7

WANDERER Some spirits can never be fenced in. They need to soak in the blue of endless horizon and the subtle earthy colors of the high plains and desert. Sun-washed and warm, this palette can be seen in the baked clay canyons, worn leather and woven wool blankets of the true New West.
INFLUENCERS CAREFREE BOHEMIAN MODERN COWGIRL UNBRIDLED ADVENTURE SOUTHWESTERN TWIST
Paint Colors:

ORIGAMI WHITE SW 7636 (259-C3) CAVERN CLAY SW 7701 (290-C6) MOTH WING SW 9174 (249-C4) BAKED COOKIE SW 9098 (202-C5) DARK CLOVE SW 9183 (277-C4)DISTANCE SW 6243 (224-C6) CARAMELIZED SW 9186 (291-C4

AFICIONADO Devotees of the best in life appreciate the well-worn, the bespoke and the rare. Like a bookcase of leather-bound classics, this polished palette evokes nostalgia and timeless tradition. With copper and gold anchored by merlot and deep dark gray, these tailored tones make everything feel impeccable, tasteful and elegant.
INFLUENCERS READING NOOKS BRITISH ACCENTS TWEEDY MENSWEAR 60’S NOSTALGIA
Paint Colors:

ANCESTRAL GOLD SW 6407 (144-C1) ALAEA SW 7579 (276-C1) DRY DOCK SW 7502 (250-C6) WHEAT PENNY SW 7705 (287-C6) CHARCOAL BLUE SW 2739 (253-C4) MERLOT SW 2704 (276-C7) GRANDIOSE SW 6404 (143-C6

ENTHUSIAST There are those who don’t know the meaning of “less is more.” Passionate and eclectic, they have a calling to be unique. They embrace the details and create scene-stealing worlds that burst with beauty. The proof is in this palette that features bold pops of vivid color, maximum impact and lots of energy.
INFLUENCERS MAXIMALISM COZY CHAOS OVER-THE-TOP OPULENCE MORE IS MORE
Paint Colors:

NEBULOUS WHITE SW 7063 (257-C5) GOLD CREST SW 6670 (132-C6) MAJESTIC PURPLE SW 6545 (187-C7) POSITIVE RED SW 6871 (101-C7) PORPOISE SW 7047 (245-C6) ARGYLE SW 6747 (153-C6) OCEANSIDE SW 6496 (172-C7

NATURALIST Walking barefoot in the garden, nature lovers instantly connect with the wonder of the world in full bloom. With roots in the forest, this palette’s colorful tendrils grew in hothouses and conservatories until they became these lush, sophisticated tones. Ranging from mushroom to leafy green to passionate floral pink, they’ve now found a place where they’ll never fade.
INFLUENCERS PRINTS BUTTERFLY COLLECTIONS TERRARIUMS
Paint Colors:

PRIMAVERA SW 9031 (148-C3) MISTY SW 6232 (222-C1) DARD HUNTER GREEN SW 0041 SHIITAKE SW 9173 (248-C1) FELTED WOOL SW 9171 (245-C4) DELIGHTFUL SW 6289 (109-C2) EROS PINK SW 6860 (105-C5)

RACONTEUR From ancient sagas to today’s motivational speakers, we love our storytellers. With colorful accounts they sum up our very nature and remind us how we’re all connected. Passed from grandmothers, traders and nomads, the tales traveled the world, gaining artistry, until we’ve translated them into a rich and modern palette that spans space and time.
INFLUENCERS DESERT OASES GLOBAL STYLE LUXURY SAFARIS SPICE MARKETS
Paint Colors:
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PORCELAIN SW 0053 ORCHID SW 0071 BLACK BEAN SW 6006 (252-C2) DHURRIE BEIGE SW 7524 (250-C3) POISED TAUPE SW 6039 (232-C5) RUSTIC RED SW 7593 (275-C6) CHELSEA MAUVE SW 0002​

Let me know your color personality! I'm an Enthusiast!!

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October 15th, 2018

10/15/2018

 

Antique shopping at its best!

12/2/2012

 
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I had an opportunity to go antiquing with friends at a quaint spot near Annapolis Maryland called the Barn. They sell items twice a year and have affordable unique items. No matter what your budget  antique shopping is a great source for unique one of a kind items. 
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July 06th, 2012

7/6/2012

 

June 01st, 2012

6/1/2012

 
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