Interior of the Day

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My ever favorite: natural hues and lots of casual comfort and style.

Interior of the Day

A soothing, subtle room + neon pink? All in one? I commend you. Loving, loving this interior, spotted at SF Girl By Bay. Be sure to go check out more pictures of this amazing home!

Interior of the Day

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Color Fit For A King

In ancient times, purple was the color reserved for the very rich and powerful. Today it suggests luxury and mystery.  In color theory, purple is a non-spectral color, occurring between red and violet- There is no such thing as the “wavelength of purple light”; it only exists as a combination.

In any event, the use of purple in interiors can create a very noble feeling when rich, saturated hues are used. Check out the cover of this month’s Elle Decor. What do you think? I think this room is well done (minus the table) and looks like it would be an enjoyable place to sit- the light ceiling and floor keep it nice and non-claustrophobic. Dark colors can make a space feel smaller than it is, but here that’s a good thing- it makes this large room a little more inviting.

Elle Decor, November 2011

While I am usually a lover of neutrals (gray is my favorite color, if you could call it that…), I  am warming up to the use of bolder color, to the making of bolder statements. No doubt there is a direct correlation between this and my growing confidence as a designer and as a person. However, a lot of what’s out there still makes me cringe and I do not think neutrals, or pastels for that matter, mean weakness. They are peaceful, and I guess those are the kind of interiors I have always been drawn to.

If and when you do decide to use purple in an interior, however, do keep in mind yellow is purple’s complimentary color, so to keep things balanced, it’s good to have a hint of it (gold counts!)  somewhere in the picture, unless you are going for a completely mono-chromatic (can you say intense?!) or analogous harmony. Also, remember since purple is a mix of a warming color (red) and a cooling color (blue), it will have different effects in different contexts (depending on surrounding hues and the lighting). Here are some other examples that work for me– easy does it:

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West Elm Winter Floral Duvet

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Designer Mark Cunningham

For me, looking at his work is like the best sleepy morning,  the perfect amount of light streaming in, the perfect temperature under the sheets…It’s like a brand new outfit you can’t wait to wear, because you know you look good. It’s like a hug that makes a headache go away. It’s like coming home…

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From this month's Elle Decor 2011 A-list

NYC, Master Sitting

Check out the real goods at markcunningham.com. How does good design make you feel? Happy weekend my friends! xoxo, coco

{Ikat}

Great in the summer, spring, winter or fall, Ikat  (from the Indonesian “cord”, “thread” or “knot”) is fun and adds interest to so many spaces.  From sophisticated to playful, Ikat can be used to incorporate just a little color and pattern, or to create the layered look, while maintaining a harmonious composition.

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Photo via: Elle Decor

West Elm Baskets

Loving: Gray Walls

I love gray as much as I love white in interiors. Modern and elegant, a range of moods is easily achieved. From warm to cool, in a variety of shades, tints and tones, the possibilities are literally endless.  Here are a few successful examples of gray walls in interiors that I’ve come across.

BEDROOMS:

Bholu Wallpaper for Porter Paints.

A warm gray, with pretty pink accents.

LIVING ROOMS:

A cool medium tone with a variety of gray accents and lighter carpet- love!

A distressed look on the floor and wall here adds interest.

Warm stripes feel masculine and elegant; Photo from Cococozy.com

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Have and inspired week! coco

Meet your match!

For every great outfit, there is a great room to match! Next time you need some design inspiration, try thinking of a look you like and build from there.

The fashion pictured below includes a FCUK lace dress I am coveting, a few pieces from Versace’s Spring collection and adorable United Color of Benetton kids in stripes!