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Choosing A Color: Turquoise

Turquoise is a very popular color and it’s one of the most soothing hues you can use in your home.

You may recall seeing this design in my last post {by John David Edison}:

The color combination of turquoise, fuchsia and chartreuse is one of my faves. These colors look amazing together, but they are also stunning when used alone. So, I decided to focus on each of these hues in upcoming posts beginning with turquoise.

{sea side style}

Turquoise represents the color of the sea so it makes us feel very refreshed. This color is a mix of blue, a calming hue, and green, a color of balance and harmony. Although it’s a very relaxing color, homeowners are not just choosing turquoise for the bedroom.

{apartment therapy}

{dreamsicle day}

Turquoise is a popular color for the kitchen, home office, and living room. I had a client who used turquoise as the main paint color for her condo. Not surprising, considering many of us are constantly on the go and ‘plugged in’ to technology. This is a great color for unwinding and relieving stress.

{decorpad}

{flickr}

Lighter tints of turquoise are usually referred to as aqua. Mid-tones are sometimes called azure or robin’s egg blue. And deeper shades are considered teal. When deciding how light or dark to go, think about the mood you want to create and factor in your room’s lighting and overall style.

{caperace}

{solarsea}

CLICK HERE to see more paint color and decorating ideas using turquoise.

March 10, 2012 | Filed Under Choosing Colors, Color Schemes, Painted Spaces | 1 Comment

Turquoise And Green

{homeanddecor}

I know that for many of you the weather has been sweltering. It’s been pretty warm here too on the East coast. This is usually the time of year when I start to crave the watery hues of the ocean.

{tracy garfield via houzz}

Turquoise and green is one of my favorite color schemes. It’s cool, refreshing and always stylish.

{alluminare}

{house of turquoise}

If you’d like to try this color palette, try experimenting with different types of green. Emerald, spearmint, lime green, wasabi green and olive green are some to try.

So, if you’ve been burning up out there, I hope this post has inspired you to create a space where you can chill out and cool down.

*For more tips on picking the right green {and other great colors}, check out my column at houzz.com!

July 14, 2011 | Filed Under Color Schemes | 3 Comments

Thanksgiving Table {with a touch of turquoise}

Thanksgiving is this Thursday, so today I’m sharing a tablescape that I styled with autumn flair and a touch of turquoise.

For the centerpiece, I arranged pumpkins and pine cones in a ribbon-wrapped wooden crate. The tablecloth is a satin throw.

I found the dinner plates for $2.00 each at the thrift store, which is my favorite place for sourcing vintage china. These plates have a gold and silver leaf motif, and I placed them on top of two chargers — the bottom is silver and the one on top is amber glass.

{I purchased the giant, ceramic acorns at the craft store a few years ago.}

Layering equals elegance, and it also gives you the chance to introduce more color and texture. So, not only did I layer the chargers, but I also doubled-up the napkins and ribbon.

Tall tapers in a dark hue also add elegance and a bit of drama…

and a small box of truffles adds a personal touch.

It can be easy to overlook the details for creating a festive Thanksgiving table, but it doesn’t have to be difficult to create one. Look in your yard or take a walk in the neighborhood and collect pine cones, acorns and dried foliage. Bring in that pumpkin from your front porch. Add a few candles, and you’re in business. Happy Thanksgiving!

All photos from Porter House Designs.

November 23, 2010 | Filed Under Autumn Decor, Entertaining, Kelly's Designs, Thanksgiving | 6 Comments

A True-Blue Tribute To Lena Horne

Today I pay tribute to the legendary Lena Horne. She was a beautiful, talented and elegant lady who demonstrated class and poise throughout her distinguished career as a singer, actress and all-around performer.

She paved the way for so many African American women, and along the way she encouraged U.S. troops, stood at the forefront of the civil rights movement, and even entertained children {Remember her on Sesame Street?}.

In looking through old photos of her, I’ve come to a conclusion — this lovely lady adored the color blue.

Over the years she was photographed many times wearing blue ensembles, even for her album covers. So today, I’m not only inspired by Ms. Horne’s legacy, but also by the color in which she strutted her stuff! This post showcases pretty things that are as sophisticated as the performer herself:

{lampsplus; realsimple; bizbash; velvetstore}

{house beautiful}

{house of turquoise}

{1stdibs; kaboodle; homedepot; horchow}

{8rd}

{house to home; swank lighting}

{modern luxury homes}

{tobi fairley}

Farewell and thank you to Lena Horne. Her true-blue talent and tenacity will not soon be forgotten.

May 10, 2010 | Filed Under Color Schemes, Fashion | 4 Comments

Christmas Decorating: My Dressing Table

At Christmas time, there are very few areas in my home that go undecorated. Even my dressing table gets a festive, glam treatment.