Bring the sunshine in

Emotions through colour.

Most of us are unaware of the effects that the visual world has on our senses and feelings; blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body, it slows the metabolism and produces a calming effect. Red is a very emotionally intense colour, it enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate, and raises blood pressure.

These emotions can be altered significantly depending on saturation, or depth of colour, but the basic principles are worth considering when deciding on your colour scheme.

•  Red is associated with energy, power and passion.

• Pink is fun, lively and feminine.

• Orange stimulates creativity, encouragement and is invigorating.

• Yellow is the colour of sunshine and is associated with joy, happiness and intellect.

• Blue represents the sky and water. It is associated with wisdom, confidence and calmness.

• Green suggests nature, harmony, freshness and fertility.

• Purple is associated with royalty. It symbolizes power, nobility, luxury, and ambition.

• White means light, purity and cleanliness.

• Black denotes strength and authority; it is considered to be a very formal, elegant, and prestigious colour.

Attitudes towards colour differs from person to person so identifying the colours that affect you and your environment favourably or negatively will help you to feel and live better.



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Traditional is always beautiful and elegant

Traditional living rooms are often designed to reflect symmetry. Furniture that comes in two, as the chairs of wood can be used to help create a focal point in your living room. A closet or a fireplace could be your focal point, flanked by two pieces of furniture on each side. Emphasize your stay ideal focal points using two pieces of identical size on each side.


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Classic Contemporary

Brown Davis designed new paneling in the family room, where they repurposed furniture from the couple’s previous home. The print is by Robert Motherwell.

In the dining room, golden drapes warm the north-facing windows. The rosewood table, upholstered chairs, banquette and rug were designed by Brown Davis.

In the living room off the stair hall, Brown and Davis unified the seating groups with a Chinese-inspired rug of their own design.

More here:

http://www.homeanddesign.com/article.asp?paper=95&cat=158&article=20835

An Artful Approach

A Gene Davis abstract painting lends a modern touch to the master bedroom, which is decorated in soft, neutral colors.

Comfortable seating and a casual, glass-topped table make the den an inviting place to unwind.



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http://www.homeanddesign.com/article.asp?paper=95&cat=160&article=20962

Steven Gambrel mixes traditional and eclectic with funky and tame

http://www.srgambrel.com/

Inspiration from the Bel-Air Hotel, LA, CA.

http://hotels.about.com/od/losangeles/ig/Hotel-Bel-Air/

Modern Trends and Design Ideas For Living Rooms

The Living room is one of the most important rooms while doing the interior design of your house. The living room interior reflects your taste and the interior designer’s capabilities at the first step. The choice of colors and accessories is one of the most important factors in designing your living room. You need to understand what are the primary and tertiary colors and the basic principle of mixing them to get better shades. The sofa and other furniture that you use and the material they are made of is also an important factor. Apart from that the flooring that you select be it marble, tiles or wood it should go with the entire room interior.

http://www.interiorarcade.com/room-designs/living-room-designs/modern-trends-design-ideas-interiors-living-room/

Luxury Traditional Bedrooms

Traditional designs perfectly fit for elegant and romantic bedrooms.

http://www.digsdigs.com/20-luxury-beds-with-traditional-design/

Inspirations from private homes in Charlotte

New Orleans; Italian style

With help from interior designer Gerrie Bremermann and architect Michael Carbine, the homeowners now enjoy the home of their dreams. The private rooms are comfortably suited for their active family, and the public rooms are elegant enough to entertain the gatherings they frequently host.


http://www.remodelingcenter.com/idea-galleries/home-renovation-tours/home-tour-new-orleans/

Jennifer Flanders Interiors

http://jenniferflanders.com/

Color inspiration

When you're looking for a neutral color with visual impact, green is a great choice. It's always present outside and can be used for subtle punch inside, especially in living rooms, family rooms, and garden rooms. Mix greens just as you would in your garden, and then add complementary colors. Cool pastels, such as aqua, pink, and even white, work particularly well.

One of the most versatile colors, yellow creates the illusion of light in rooms with few windows. It also looks great in light-filled rooms, where natural light makes it appear paler. Yellow also pairs readily with colors found beside it in nature, such as tangerine, brown, fuchsia, lime green and persimmon. We see it used with success in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms.

In varying degrees of intensity, pink may show up in living rooms, master bedrooms, and girl's rooms. As an accessory, in rugs, pillows, ceramics, and art, a little pink goes a long way toward softening hard edges and bringing in pretty color. For a chic effect, try pink alongside deep-brown or black surfaces. Or mix it with earth tones and pastels, such as white, beige, camel, or honey-gold, for an understated look.

http://www.myhomeideas.com/

Coastal living

Elegant drapes, and dark-wood furnishings give this room a sophisticated air, while a candy-stripe rug, and vibrant accent pillows keep it from feeling overly formal.


http://www.coastalliving.com/

Eileen Kathryn Boyd

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It is no surprise that Eileen Kathryn Boyd is one of New York’s most influential interior designers. Her eclectic style and impeccable taste leave each of her design projects undeniably brilliant.

Design Tips

DO start a reference file of inspiring pieces for the room you want to decorate.

DO use jazzy fabrics on pillows and ottomans that can be easily changed out according to season.

DON'T be afraid to use a strong color on the walls. Paint is the least expensive way to totally change a room's appearance.

DO avoid using floral fabrics on sofas—unless you know you'll never tire of it. Try and keep to solids and small geometrics.

DO consider the lighting effects in the room. Will there be an influence of natural light? Will you need ceiling lighting or will lamplight be enough?

DO keep your vision clear—you can be easily seduced in other directions.

DON'T use a rug that's too small—the furniture will appear to hang off of it, making the room appear smaller.

DO beware of scale and proportion and how all the elements come into play.

DON'T forget to break some rules and most importantly to have fun with it!

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