My Darling, Clementine
Having trouble livening up your summer space? Here’s a tip for adding drama and visual interest….Color! Admittedly addicted to white, I am the first to say you don’t have to commit to entire walls of color, or colored furniture pieces. In fact, I find that it is striking to create a neutral color palette and then add pops of color wherever necessary. The art of design is to keep the eye interested in what it is seeing, as it moves around a room, and I find color is one of the most compelling approaches to do just that.
When speaking of color, I often like to go bold. And if I am choosing my favorite…it just has to be orange. I could look at it all day. It makes me happy and color science says it is a stimulating color for the mind and body. Go orange!
Beautiful contrast with the darker color palette and orange presence. Notice the subtle detailing on the drapery. I have this light in my own library. :)
Clementine orange.
Always a fan of barn doors. These really make a statement when they are painted orange against a white wall. Who knew a laundry nook could be so cute?
Love the simplicity and sophisticated nature of this room. I like how a neutral palette has created the foundation for the space, and then pops of color have been added through throws, lighting, and artwork.
Architecture and simplicity reign in this hallway. Large artwork with pops of orange and simple metal benches with orange velvet. Very sophisticated. Notice the orange lanterns above. A surprising detail makes a room interesting.
For a more dramatic color presence, add color to an accent chair or large piece of furniture!
My twins are starting school in the Fall, so these adorable pencils seemed appropriate!
Artwork is a great way to add color to a room, while still being able to keep the general palette neutral and understated.
Love the sophisticated and more traditional nature of this room! My eye immediately travels to the orange striped chairs. Their shape and color really sing against the neutral palette of the room.
Another bold image of color. I love the scale of the artwork and the gold frame allowing the eye to see contrast with the dark wall.
I would love to open this door and see what is inside.