Posts Tagged Color
Teal-Color Pick 2012 via Santa Rosa Interior Design
Posted by Irene Turner in Color on January 17, 2012
Every year all the color experts pick a color for the year. It could be a major color in design, or a color that accents all the others and defines the year. My color pick for 2012, as the one color to use to update your space is…teal.
It works beautifully with many bright colors including Pantone’s color of the year Tangerine Tango! Continue reading “Teal-Color Pick 2012 via Santa Rosa Interior Design” »
Touch of Tangerine-Pantone’s Color for 2012
Posted by Irene Turner in Color, Interior Design & Renovation on January 5, 2012
Every year Pantone selects a color for the year. This year it is Tangerine Tango.
“Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it. Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.” Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®.
A mix of yellow and red, tangerine is a happy and joy filled color as I stated when I blogged about orange last year. Definitely a stimulating color I like it best as a pop accent in a room or in your wardrobe. It is a color that stands out and one you can’t miss!
While not what I would have expected or selected for the year, it never the less is a color I love and use often in homes I help design. Here is a look at some of the ways you can use this bright and happy color: Continue reading “Touch of Tangerine-Pantone’s Color for 2012” »
My Love Affair with Gray-Via Santa Rosa Interior Design
Posted by Irene Turner in Color on October 27, 2011
I’m having a love affair with Gray! Grey, Gray, Greige…light, dark and every shade in between. Inspiration for gray comes from nature, photography and every other place you can imagine. And I personally think it looks fabulous in our homes today.
I’ve already written one blog on the fact that greige (a combo of gray and beige) is the new neutral of the decade. And, I’m incredibly pleased by that as I’ve never been much of a beige fan. Beige has always looked washed out and a bit dirty to my eye…but grey, that’s a whole other story.
How do I love gray? Let me count the ways: Continue reading “My Love Affair with Gray-Via Santa Rosa Interior Design” »
Shades of Blue-Via Santa Rosa Interior Design
Posted by Irene Turner in Color, Interior Design & Renovation on October 20, 2011
Shades of Blues range from soft aquatic calm shades to mysterious navy’s. They have not been as prevalent in contemporary interior decor as they used to be. But never the less, blue is still the overwhelming favorite amongst all the colors there are.
While not really a gender specific color, many men say blue is there favorite color. I believe this is because men run warmer body temperature wise, and have a higher testosterone level so, they are looking for balance and choose blue. In general blues are considered cool, calm and peaceful. They are considered a color of dependability, trustworthiness and committed. Blues are often used in classic or traditional room settings.
Softer blues are known as the color of Divinity. These shades enhance: Continue reading “Shades of Blue-Via Santa Rosa Interior Design” »
7 Tips to Choosing Paint Colors-via Santa Rosa Interior Design
Posted by Irene Turner in Color, Interior Design & Renovation on June 1, 2011
Nothing can change the energy, feel and update or freshen up the overall look of a house faster then a new coat of paint.
Color cannot only dramatically change your home environment but is also one of the easiest and least expensive ways to achieve it. Color can infuse your home with life…calm and relax you, or…rejuvenate your spirit. Color is personal. It can make a bold statement or it can be subdued and mellow. You will create an entirely different mood depending on your choice of color as you can see in the photos below…same room, 4 different moods. Continue reading “7 Tips to Choosing Paint Colors-via Santa Rosa Interior Design” »










