Monday, February 4, 2013

Citrus Colored Interiors



Refreshing citrus colored interiors never go out of style. These colors will enliven any room in your home with splashes of vibrant shades of yellow, melon, tangerine and lime. Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year was Tangerine Tango but it isn’t the only citrus color to make the season’s color palette. Juicy citrus shades of yellow and green mix well to bring the cheerful colors of the citrus inside your home. Be bold and add in splashes of orange, pink grapefruit, or tangerine for an even more striking look.
Liven up your look by incorporating these shades with pillows, artwork, an ottoman or add a splash of these vivid hues with floral arrangements featuring fresh spring flowers such as yellow roses, tulips and daffodils. Incorporate actual citrus fruits into your decor with lemon and lime highlighted in table centerpieces. And adding orange or lemon scented candles or potpourri will underline the fresh, citrus appeal.The effect is energetic color that makes you feel warmer just by looking at it! Just remember to use a light touch because a little citrus color goes a long way!




A bright and energetic room using all the warm citrus colors

If the vibrant paint scheme seems a bit too much for your home, consider bringing pops of color in through accent pieces. Use colored vases and bright flowers to bring color into a neutral palate. These pretty citrus colors (bright or muted like these) look great with grey.

Paint the walls a bright citrus color. To keep the bright wall color from overpowering the space, pair this citrus color scheme with neutral, light furniture.





Use colored vases and bright flowers to bring color into a neutral palate.Create a lively, bright space with a punchy, citrus-inspired color scheme. Coral is another color that works well with citrus.

Christmas tree for the same room in citrus colors of yellow, coral, and lime.




For rooms with natural architectural elements like wooden moldings, wooden beams and stone fireplaces, accenting the space with colors like lime green, orange and yellow to create a vibrant room. 




Decorate in light white and off-white shades and accent with a few keynotes of bright citrus color. For instance, decorate a living room with a white or cream sofa, walls and curtains. Add a few tangerine, lemon or lime accessories, such as cushions, lamps, a beanbag chair and artwork. The light colors make the room soothing, while the citrus colors add excitement.



Lovely tangerine walls!

Packed with a rainbow of juicy citrus colors this bright living room and patio spreads cheer to all who enter.

Combining citrus colors and white creates a chic, contemporary look.


The light colors make the room soothing, while the citrus colors add excitement.




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Friday, February 1, 2013

Decorating With Mirrored Furniture





So, is mirrored furniture a good idea gone bad or an elegant design statement that is reminiscent of a more eclectic era? It is a design statement that definitely seems to have longevity? I recently read an article written in 2001, in which design icon Barbara Barry was speaking about the mirrored furniture trend. You are still seeing these glamorous pieces in interiors today, so mirrored furniture seems to be here to stay. Anything can be cheapened or over done but don't let that keep you from enjoying something you like. Do it right and it will not come across as trendy. 

Anyone who reads my blog regularly knows I love classical design and there will always be a classical image somewhere even in a post dealing with more contemporary design elements. Trendy really does not describe me. I believe that a good classical piece of furniture or a classical design element will always be in style as long as it is used correctly. I buy pieces for my home that I plan on becoming family heirlooms. My mirrored desk is one of those pieces.

So, is mirrored furniture a good idea gone bad or an elegant design statement that is reminiscent of a more eclectic era? I guess it depends on the individual.




While a whole house of mirrored furniture would be way to over the top, a carefully selected piece or two can add instant style and glam, with a retro classic vibe at the same time.



Given that the inspiration for many of these pieces dates back to the Art Deco era of the 1920s and '30s, you could say that mirrored furniture is anything but a passing trend. 


It's a way to have alot of furniture, even big pieces, without a room feeling cluttered because the reflective surface makes the furniture recede and adds depth to a room.

It may be a elegant style from yesterday, yet in this era of T-shirts and jeans, mirrored furniture is being rediscovered.



A bit over done for my taste but here are some lovely mirrored pieces.





This is a beautiful armoire that would make any bedroom look fabulous.


This shade of turqouise screams old Hollywood and looks so good with mirrored surfaces. 


A pretty chair with a touch of mirror for those who think a little goes a long way.



It's a look that conjures images of pre-World War II glamour — of ermine and satin, top hats and tails.


This piece also has an old Hollywood look about it. And check out the folding screen behind the table. I would love to have that!


Lovely!


Bedside tables are a good way to add the glamour or mirrored furniture to your room without having to commit to a big statement.



The smoky mirrored table and screen help to create a light and bright atmosphere in this room. I love the antique patina of smoky mirrors.


Patterned mirrors used on these matching dressers add a layer of visual depth





This bench has just enough mirror to give this contemporary bedroom a glam style.


I love how you can mix this furniture with almost anything.
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