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Purple Presents
My aunt and I share the same favorite color — purple. Last Christmas I gave her this gorgeous lamp (from lampsplus.com). She loves it and even put it in her living room window so it can be seen from the street. Some people think that purple is a “kiddie” color reserved for young girls. I beg to differ. Purple is a spiritual color that, for centuries, has been associated with royalty and sophistication. So, if you love purple but are afraid of painting a purple room, try using it in the form of lighting. Purple is beautiful when its all lit up. Especially in a room with paler warm wall colors such as yellow, peach or ivory. I also love this complimentary chandelier (also from lampsplus.com). I wonder if my aunt would like this for her dining room? Hmmm….my Christmas shopping has begun!
Water Colors
Summer is winding down but there’s still time to hit the beach! I snapped this photo in Southern California. Maybe you’ve been to the beach this summer, too. If so, you might be wishing you could bring the beauty and serenity of the ocean into your home. Aqua has been a very popular color for the past few years; it continues to be a strong color trend — and with good reason. Our lives are so hectic these days. We want our homes to be a place where we can wind down and relax. Blues and blue-greens are very calming and they also represent a classic style (i.e. the Tiffany blue box). Click here to visit the Porter House Designs Summer ’08 Color Palette for color ideas inspired by the beach (such as the photo shown below by Valspar).
Welcome to Color Sizzle!
If you love BOLD color — or if you’re baffled by it, you’re going to love this blog!
COLOR SIZZLE is the place for colorful design ideas. As a designer and color consultant, I realize how overwhelming it can be to select colors for your home or business. I work with clients all the time who are afraid of making color mistakes, but are ultimately thrilled with their decisions. I remind people that color is personal — what works for you, may not work for someone else but that doesn’t make your choices wrong. Color helps you make a statement and it shows off your style, so be courageous!
Not only is painting the easiest and most cost-effective way to transform a room, color also brings energy and excitement to a space. And who wouldn’t want that? Take for example the laundry/art room shown above. This is one of my favorite projects because it pairs vibrant wall colors and accessories with funky lighting fixtures.
Hot ideas for colorful living is here! And I’ll take color beyond the walls by featuring accessories, furnishings, lighting, party ideas and anything else I can think of. I’m looking forward to sharing my thoughts with you, and I hope to hear from you, too! Let me know what your color challenges and successes are. And, if you’re in need of further design inspiration, you can always visit my website at www.porterhousedesigns.com.
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