Pantone Color Forcast for 2012

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Here is what's coming our way over the next few months! 

Tangerine Tango is listed first because it is "The Color of the Year!" Woo woo! So bright and delicious!

I'm also loving the bright, cheery colors paired with the dusty neutrals. 

I can imagine most of the interiors will be neutral backdrops with accents in the bright colors and patterns, similar to what we're seeing now.

In fashion I already see the bright colors being paired together, called color blocking. The official color report for Spring 2012 are mostly feminine colors. 

What are you favorite colors from Pantone's Top Colors? 

The warm colors or cool colors? 

Bright colors or toned colors?

Some of both?

Please share!

Transitional Bedroom Design Board

This room was so fun to design! The color palette was inspired by the client's existing bedding so we started with blacks and browns as the dark, accent colors. We wanted the accent colors to be relaxing, yet refreshing, with the majority of the room being light and bright! Because the bedding and headboard were new and beautiful, we chose pieces to compliment the lines and colors of the black color and contemporary lines. Overall it's a peaceful yet inspiring bedroom to enjoy any time of day!

9 Designer Color Palettes

Better Homes and Gardens recently asked a few designers to share some color palettes that they have been using to give spaces an updated look. Here are the nine they came up with!

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I think #4 would be perfect for a baby girl's room, #8 for a living room, and #9 for a bedroom!

Which combo is your favorite? 

Find Your Style

One of the most commonly asked questions I get is, "How do I find my style?" Well, guess what...it just became a whole lot easier! Gathering photos of rooms you like is one of the best ways to get started and a few genius' created a website where you can do just that! 

Pinterest.com allows you to find, gather, sort and share photos that you love. You can "pin" rooms, accessories, fashion, tips, quote, anything that inspires you! Here are some photos that I found that I love!

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Jump on over and prepare to be inspired! Let's be friends too!

i can't get enough of this wall color

Isn't this room dreamy? This is my all time favorite color palate: soft turquoise/grey/blue, caramels, chocolates, with white accents...{sigh}

I discovered it on House of Turquoise today when they highlighted the Houston-based designer, Ashley Goforth. Check out her website. She's amazing! {What a cool last name too! It's so...motivating!}

Samantha Ray: Rococo Elegance

In my first space planning class we designed an apartment in the Rococo time period for our client Samantha Ray. Because she is a fashion designer, beautiful fabrics, materials, and an elegant space was important to show. 

A floor plan, furniture plan, and finish plans were all developed for the project as well as a project book, finish boards and a rendered perspective as shown above. Below the finish boards are shown.

Living & Dining Finish Board

Bedroom & Bathroom Finish Board