We have seen the beautiful Tangerine Tango, Pantone’s choice for color of the year. Now, we see  Benjamin Moore’s choice for color of the year. Benjamin Moore chooses Wythe Blue a beautiful, soothing  green-blue hue that creates a serene environment. I love it !

Here are beautiful examples of this beautiful calming blue-green color:

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These two colors can be combined for a beautiful color scheme. I love the contact of the cool blue-green contrasting with the vibrant jolt of orange.

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Pantone global color authority reveals color of the year for 2012

PANTONE 17-1463 Tangerine Tango

I love the beautiful high impact orange. It is dramatic and energizing, the perfect choice when a strong punch of color is needed.

Here are some more examples of this beautiful spicy orange hue.

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Fabric selection is perhaps one of the most difficult choices when designing a room. With so many beautiful choices, the process can be overwhelming. Working with a designer to develop a color scheme can help to narrow down the options. A number of different fabric patterns can be used throughout a space. (more…)

When trying to create an efficient and functional environment furniture selection and proper space planning can establish the flow and functionality of a room. There are a wide variety of choices to be made when purchasing furniture. It is a costly investment, so it is wise to get a professional to help guide you through the selection process. Proportion and scale of related pieces as well as durability are important elements to consider before purchasing. Also, keep in mind the size and scale of the room. Once pieces are selected, a space plan can be developed and placement of all pieces can be determined.

A color’s psychology should play a major role in the development of a color scheme. Colors bring out feelings and emotions and therefore picking a color suited to the owner’s personality is important.

When creating a color scheme it is important to choose colors for every room so the colors won’t contradict each other. Creating a flow from one room to the next is one of the more difficult aspects of creating color schemes. Although each room is different they should still maintain some consistency to create a flow throughout your home (more…)

It is important to consider the style of the architecture in your house when creating your design plan. The style of the additional architecture should be consistent with the existing architecture in your home. Some of the details that can be added are crown molding, changing door and window casings, and adding chair rails and panels. Decorative painting can also be used to enhance the architectural style of a room. These are the details that can turn a simple room with four walls into an interesting space. Architectural features help create the framework for any room design. (more…)

I advise all of my clients to have a well thought out plan before starting a design project. By doing so, you may be avoiding costly mistakes. Whether designing a room on your own or with the aid of a designer, it is important that the details be decided on before starting the project. Your plan should consist of the following:

• Space Plans
• Furniture Layouts and Selections
• Lighting Plan
• Color Schemes
• Fabric Selections
• Window Treatment Designs

In preparing your design, a professional designer can use all of their resources to provide you with ample amounts of suggestions and materials that will help you in deciding on appropriate selections.

When starting a design project, I suggest first doing an assessment of your possessions. Go through your home and identify items that you absolutely love. Look for these items in the room you are currently working on as well as other areas in the home. Many treasured items have been found on a back shelf or in a closet, just waiting to take center stage in your home. (more…)