In the past several weeks several major paint companies have come out with their own selection for 2019 Color of the Year. (If you would like to review last year's choices to see if they were hit or miss, take a look here.) To see what Benjamin Moore, Behr, PPG and Sherwin-Williams are predicting for next year, keep reading. First, let's take a look at Benjamin Moore's choice. Benjamin Moore Metropolitan, to me, is a "safe" choice. It … [Read more...]
Color Trends 2018
It's time to talk about Color Trends for 2018. I was thinking just the other day that it was only a couple of years ago that four major paint companies -- Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr and Valspar -- all selected whites for their color of the year. They definitely hit the nail on the head. I've done numerous "white" color consultations since then, both for interiors and exteriors; but change is in the wind. To illustrate, let's take … [Read more...]
Sylvia Rocks Black Fox
The minute I stepped into Sylvia's home last March, I knew I was in for a treat. I saw immediately that the woman had an eye for design and was not afraid of color -- my dream client : ) I first noticed that her walls inside were a deep gray. Most people are not daring enough to go with color that rich throughout their home, but Sylvia was up for it. She also had lots of captivating, original artwork. As we began to talk she shared with me … [Read more...]
Are You Afraid of Color?
Are you afraid of color? I thought so. Know how I know? I've been around the block a few times with this color thing and I've learned that most people fear color more than they fear death or speaking in front of a live audience. Such was not the case with this homeowner. Several months ago I was called on by a local painting company to help "Jane" in Sandy Springs select new paint colors for her home. Here is what I saw when I arrived for … [Read more...]
Winner – Distinguished Style Award
Several weeks ago I was at AmericasMart Atlanta for the Gift & Home Furnishings show. In addition to trekking all over the Mart to see what’s new in home décor, I was also there to take some classes through The Decorating & Staging Academy. I first became aware of The DSA several years ago when I was looking for quality training in color for certification. I found them online, went to Charlotte for a few days of training, then came … [Read more...]
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