The title “Neutrals are Out….Bold Colors are In” was like the angles descending and the heavens opening up!
I’ve been waiting for this day!! (Not that I’ve ever hitched my train to the neutral bandwagon).
Restoration Hardware catalog
How do you stay awake in this room??
My theory is that these mass marketers (who make all their furniture and accessories overseas somewhere), have discovered that if they don’t give you any options and keep everything neutral, then they make more money!
I have nothing against making money, but just don’t try to convince me it’s good design!
While this room, and many others in a neutral theme, do incorporate the elements and principles of good design otherwise, leaving out color is like eliminating salt from frenchfries or eating oatmeal for every meal !
So I was elated to read that “They” have decided that color is back…..like it ever really left!
Isn’t this just more fun?
House and Home – Simon Kenny, Photographer
Doesn’t this stir the senses a little more?
Martha Stewart
Even when color is subdued, it can be interesting.
Photo – Tracy Shumate
Doesn’t this just make you happy?
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Elaine Griffin for Home Goods
In reality, there aren’t bad colors….neutrals aren’t bad either.
They are necessary to ground a space, but I’m just grateful to see a little more life in my color palette.
What say you? Team neutral or Team color?
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They are necessary to ground a space, but I’m just grateful to see a little more life in my color palette.
What say you? Team neutral or Team color?
Sally J. Designs helps you to LOVE your home!
Contact the team at Sally J. Designs for personal and on-line consultations.
Thank the Lord color is back (although in my house, it never went away!) Love the Martha Stewart pic - the black border is such a nice detail!
ReplyDeleteMy house is full of color. I love neutrals but pops of color make a house a home.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bright colors do make me happy, but I must admit I like a lot of neutral designs too. Especially when contrast is actively (and cleverly) used.
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MUST HAVE THAT STRIPED CHAIR!!!! Hello HEAVEN!!!! This makes me want to go buy a couple of gallons of paint and get to work!
ReplyDeleteTeam color over here. love it! xo
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ReplyDeleteI love all of the color, and if using neutrals use art, pillows, fabric and make it pop!
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Karena
Art by Karena
Agree! Color brings personality to a space. I'm really tired of all the plain in design right now. One of my clients pulled out the RH catalog and wanted everything in it. I tried to tell them once a look (Belgian, Vervoordt, in this case) hits retail it's over. Buying a look from a catalog doesn't speak to your past or your personality.....nor does it have longevity. What will you like when RH comes out with the next great thing, next year?
ReplyDeleteColor, color color!!!
ReplyDeleteI appear to be alone in this but I tend to gravitate to the soothing neutrals and then pop them with color but I am getting a bit tired of the the greige. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteOne look at my kitchen and you know I'm TEAM COLOR!!! That photo above with the turquoise wall just makes me smile.
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