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Yellow and Pink Rooms
When it comes yellow and pink rooms, many people limit this color scheme to a baby’s nursery or a girl’s bedroom. These colors do work very well in those spaces, but yellow and pink is also very grown up, too. I love the office pictured above {by artisticdesignsforliving.com}. It’s total adult elegance — as well as being exotic and very chic.
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Above is another sophisticated yellow and pink office. This photo made quite a splash on my facebook page. The vintage, painted-pink desk has so much character, and the trellis wall pattern adds beaucoup glamour. Below, lemons and flowers are all the yellow that’s needed to add a spark to this pink and white room.
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And for an eye-catching twist, pair acid yellow with a deeper berry pink:
Here are a few more savory ideas for ‘grown-up’ yellow and pink spaces:
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C’mon Get Happy {With Yellow}
It never fails. This time of year, I start dreaming of yellow. Don’t get me wrong. I actually like winter {minus the short days}. I love snow and I enjoy snuggling up by the fire, but I also look forward to the first signs of spring which always come in the form of yellow — early spring flowers and more sunlight. So, whether it’s a room with yellow paint, fabric, or accessories just seeing a touch of this cheerful color can help bring spring a little closer…and add some happy to your home. Photo from susanisaacsre.com.
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Online Design: Working With Yellow Walls
If you’ve ever bought a new home or remodeled one, then you may have had this dilemma:
- You have no furniture for the room, so you decide to paint first.
- You select a great color and have the room painted.
- You love the color, but now you’re stuck…
- You don’t know what furniture pieces to get, and you don’t want to make a mistake.
Sound familiar? This is exactly what happened with one of my recent clients Vendell, who lives in Detroit. When she contacted me, she had just painted her living room/dining room with Melted Butter by Behr, a warm, welcoming and vibrant shade of yellow. Vendell’s home is older and has tons of character, but she wanted a more contemporary look that would fit her young family. This post features the DIY Design Plan that I created for her.
Aside from glam gray, black and white, this design also introduces green, which is a color that Vendell likes when it’s paired with yellow. The Chester Sofa is from westelm.com, the Bailey Chairs are from zgallerie.com, and the Aggie Beaded Lamps are from homedecorators.com.
Vendell also wanted ideas for accessories. Among the ideas shown above, I suggested that she purchase dinner and salad plates from the Labyrinth dinnerware collection to hang as a group in the dining room.
{this is now a room with a plan!}
Vendell was so excited about her DIY Design Plan but she was even more relieved to finally have a starting point and strategy. If your room needs fresh colors or a new look for the new year, email me at kelly@porterhousedesigns.com to find out how I can help!
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Make Summer Last With A Pop Of Yellow
If summer is your favorite season you’ve got a little more time to soak up the warmth of the sun’s yellow rays…
…And if yellow if your favorite color, now is the time to add it to your home so that you can enjoy a bit of warm sunshine during those chilly fall and winter days {photo above from olivebranchinteriors}.
Back in January, I wrote a post about Yellow being the color to watch this year. Yellow was very popular this year — especially as an accent color. Many people were using yellow for a pop of color rather than to paint an entire room with it, but I love to use it either way. Yellow makes a home feel casual and comfortable, and it makes us feel cheerful. What more could you ask for in a color?
{kitchen photo from drastic-plastic}
{I love yellow and navy — a classic color scheme that is always on trend. Photo by eclecticlivinghome.}
{Stencil your stairs with a vibrant shade of canary yellow! I love how different patterns were used here. Photo by houseandhome.}
{Totally glam..and painting a mirror frame is very easy! Photo from houseandhome}
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Color To Watch In 2012: Yellow
If last year’s color sightings are any indication, 2012 could be a huge year for yellow.
This radiant color has already graced the cover of House Beautiful’s February 2012 issue. That’s a prime example of how home design often follows fashion:
Yellow was spotted all over the runway during New York Fashion Week back in September, and this sun-drenched hue quickly moved into celebrity wardrobes…
…Including the closet of Malia Obama, who is becoming quite the tastemaker herself. She wore this gorgeous yellow, satin dress to the Christmas In Washington event.
Yellow has the amazing ability to add sunshine where there is none…
{michelle hinkley via houzz}
…And it makes a sunny space feel even warmer and more inviting.
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Yellow also represents the first flowers of spring.
{My spring daffodil centerpiece}
And yellow shines on swank accessories of all kinds.
Are you warming up to yellow? If so, you can learn more about how to pick the right yellow in my featured Ideabook over at Houzz.com. Enjoy!
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Online Design: California Dreamin’
I recently finished an Online Design project for Annette, who lives in southern California. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to design four rooms in her home, which was a blast because Annette is definitely not afraid of color and she already had great furniture pieces. For your inspiration, I’m sharing two of the projects in this post.
In the family room, we did a ‘Palm Springs Chic’ design with cheery yellow and gorgeous green wall colors {June Day and Picnic, both by Sherwin Williams}. The look also included fun, retro accessories — some of them from Jonathan Adler.
For her master bedroom, Annette wanted a glam look that included turquoise with a splash of jewel tones. The design included a turquoise ceiling {Belize by SW}, gray walls {Functional Gray by SW} and pops of red. Below is my computer rendering of the space:
When I last heard from Annette she was in the process of painting her home, although the bedroom is already done. She says that she and her husband are really enjoying the turquoise ceiling! I hope to have photos to share with you soon.
Design Boards and Rendering by Kelly Porter of Porter House Designs
View more Design Boards HERE.
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Spring Centerpiece: Jellybean Tower
If you’re looking for a candy centerpiece idea, this Jellybean Tower will add a little vintage sparkle and warm colors to your table.
The photo below shows you all of the parts to this centerpiece: three vintage, glass candy dishes {one of my new favorite accessories} and three glass votive holders.
You can find vintage candy dishes at just about any thrift store or antique store. I bought these at a thrift store for only $2.00 each. The glass votive holders are available just about anywhere — the grocery store, craft store or Wal-Mart. As you can see, I filled two of them with jellybeans and used one as a vase for the ranunculus. These flowers are brilliantly colored and have tons of petals that actually look like paper. Very pretty!
The final step is to stack each part on top of the other beginning with a candy dish and ending with the flowers. Add extra jellybeans in the top dish {optional}, and you’re done! Needless to say you can use any color of jellybeans you wish. I wanted warm hues, hence the yellow and orange.
The great thing about using clear glass items is that they become whatever color you want them to be just by what you put in them. So don’t ignore a pretty glass container even if you want something colorful.
One other point — this tower is best suited for adult gatherings. Unless you glue all of the parts together, the display can topple over so use your discretion when children are around. I’m pleased with how this centerpiece turned out and I’m sure it will make for a fun dinner conversation.
Design and photos by Kelly Porter of Porter House Designs
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Color Scheme: Yellow And Brown
This photo recently appeared on the cover of The Washington Post.
This amazing 300 acre sunflower field is located just north of Baltimore on Clear Meadow Farm. It’s quite an image, and it inspired this post on Yellow and Brown spaces.
A Yellow and Brown color scheme has a definite, casual, retro vibe {think harvest-yellow appliances and dark brown paneling of the ’60′s and ’70′s}. However, this color scheme can also be very elegant.
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Sunflower Tablescape
It’s the first day of Summer, so what better time than to share a bright and cheery tablescape featuring Sunflowers as the focal point.
I created this ‘welcome table’ for an outdoor party. Although I enjoy designing with sunflowers, they are sometimes tricky to work with. Sunflowers have thick stems and can be awkwardly shaped, but their stately stature, dramatic yellow hue, and affordability really make them a great choice for summer gatherings…and yes, they can look elegant!
Packs of retro chewing gum usually get a positive reaction from guests. In this case, yellow packs of Juicy Fruit perfectly complement my color scheme.
Fabric and ribbon are my “go to” weapons for tablescapes. Notice how the buttons on the vase are made from the same fabric as the table runner.
Be sure to follow Color Sizzle for more fun and colorful entertaining ideas this summer!
photos and design by Kelly Porter of Porter House Designs
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Quick Centerpiece Idea {from the yard}
Need a quick centerpiece? If you have flowering shrubs in your yard, grab a pair of scissors! Right now, my Hypercium {St. John’s Wort} shrubs are in full bloom. With just a handful of branches and a few added strands of vinca vine, I made this centerpiece in no time.
Other great shrubs and plants that will work: lilac shrubs, hydrangeas, viburnum, Japanese rose shrubs and peonies….and don’t forget to use a colorful vase!
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