Paint Color Ideas

scan0018Italian Verde Bronze End Table With Sea Horse Heads & Hooves Seller AssemblagePeople are often connected with colors, but they are afraid something bolder on their walls. The people who have a harder time are those people who are contemporary, and usually after sophisticated looks, but long for that color in their rooms.  Here are some quick steps to adding color into your life..........

(Pictures above, Ian Schraeger’s Gramercy Park Hotel , Italian Verde Bronze End Table With Sea Horse Heads & Hooves Seller Assemblage)

Color WheelFirst, always choose color you are drawn to. Second, utilize the color wheel for professional results. For example if my favorite color is green, then I could have the options of working with darker shades of green and lighter colors of green as one choice.   Again, another option is I could work with green and the neighbouring colors of the color wheel such as lime and blue.  Lastly, you can also work from the opposite side of the color wheel, such as orange or purple.

Many people do not consider multiple colors in their home, because they do not want their home looking like a rainbow, which is perfectly understandable.   You can create pops of color in your home though the use of accessories, and still have the contemporary neutrals on your walls.  On the other hand, if you want to go after the bold colors on your wall, be sure choose more neutral furniture, and limit the objects of intense color.  Try to find a balance that will flow evenly unifying one room to another. Consider floor rugs in the same tones, as well as pictures that are alike that run from one room to the next.

Great rooms don't happen over night. For me, sometimes it takes multiple sketches of room possibities before coming across a winning idea.  If you do not have a color you are drawn to, pick a favorite item and work around it. Limiting your palette to two or three colors throughout the house, is always recommended. In the upholstery, rugs, and accessories, however, the color schemes can be limitless.  Have Fun!Vivacious French Settee in Burnt Orange Silk Seller Modern One

Hollywood Regency Vivacious French Settee

Burnt Orange Silk Seller Modern One

Ian Schraeger’s Gramercy Park Hotel

Ian Schraeger’s Gramercy Park Hotel

Cameroon Feathered Hat Seller Liza Sherman Antiques

Regency Style - Fun FUN FUN!  Cameroon Feathered Hat Seller Liza Sherman Antiques

Ian Schraeger’s Gramercy Park Hotel 2

Hollywood Regency Glamour Ian Schraeger’s Gramercy Park Hotel

Pair Pink Silk Slipper Chairs Seller Collection Los Angeles 

Hollywood Regency Accessories- Dino Martens Orange and White Cane Murano Lamp Kisses Seller Swank, Pair Pink Silk Slipper Chairs Seller Collection Los Angeles, Crackle Glazed Lamps -Seller Las Venus, Italian Brass and Glass Table Seller Orange

Thanks to Amy Lau via Plastolux

Regency Decorating Ideas- Picture Credit  Amy Lau via Plastolux

Lacquered Sideboard By Henredon Seller Lawson Fenning

Hollywood Regency Decorating Accessories- KELLY GREEN MARBLE TOP CABINET~ Seller Penny Long, Verner Panton Sconces Seller Orange, Metal Faux Bamboo Armchairs  Jf Chen, Lacquered Sideboard By Henredon Seller Lawson Fenning

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Greek inspired room Boy's room with Greek bed and mirrored chest dresser! Blue boy's room! blue silver black white boy's bedroom colors!

Green Opaline Murano Drop Chandelier Seller Heather & Company

Regency Decorating ideas -Green Opaline Murano Drop Chandelier Seller Heather & Company

Fun!

Beaux Arts Mansion in St. Louis- Outanding Greem, white and pink office colors.

 Black lacquer Table With Curve Legs Seller Greenwich Oriental Antiques

Pair of Customized Fuschia Slipper Chairs Seller BayCrest, Black lacquer Table With Curve Legs Seller Greenwich Oriental Antiques, Louis Vuitton 'Malle Aero' trunk. Seller Pullman,XXL Crouse Hinds Spot Light on a Handsome Rolling Tripod Seller Polished Modern

Design via Desire

Hollywood Regency Style Design via Desire Blog

A Pair of Venini Designed Blue and Green on Clear Glass Lamps Seller Talisman

WOW!  What a color combination  !Regency Venini Designed Blue and Green on Clear Glass Lamps Seller Talisman

PINK

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Typical Regency geometric pattern Outstanding pink paint wall colors with a  tufted silk blue accent chair.  Picture Credit- Vintage Laundress on flickr

Anne Coyle  Elle Decor, May 2005

Regency Color!  Anne Coyle  Elle Decor, May 2005

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Modern boy's room. Hollywood Regency geometrical green wallpaper.  Jonathan Adler nightstands chests tables, Jonathan Adler white giraffe lamps.

 

Pair of Campaign Etageres, Facon Faux Bamboo Seller Sabina Danenberg Antiques

Pair of Campaign Etageres,Hollywood Regency Style- Facon Faux Bamboo Ebay Seller Sabina Danenberg Antiques

Beaux Arts Mansion In St. Louis 2

Hollywood Regency Style Colorful French Styling -Beaux Arts Mansion in St. Louis

Oriental Asian Cabinet Table Mont Era Hollywood Regency Seller Sharp Design

Hollywood Regnecy Style Oriental Asian Cabinet Table Mont Era Hollywood Regency Seller Sharp Design

Beaux Arts Mansion in St. Louis

Hollywood Regency Style Colorful French Styling -Beaux Arts Mansion in St. Louis

Elle Decor So Chic Glamorous Lives, Stylish Spaces

Elle Decor So Chic: Glamorous Lives, Stylish Spaces

E. A. Séguy

Hollywood Regency Style Decorating Photo Credit -E. A. Séguy

Nancy Goslee Power - Photo Credit Style Court Blog

Hollywood Regency Styles Nancy Goslee Power - Photo Credit Style Court Blog 

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Regency Style white faux branch light pendant, with a glossy black lacquer dining table.  

Funfilled sunflower Iron and Wood Chandelier Seller Adams & Comer Ltd

Funfilled sunflower Iron and Wood Chandelier Seller Adams & Comer Ltd

Thomas J. Story

Vintage Colorful Decorating Photo Credit Thomas J. Story

Vintage Green Lacquer Lamp with Chrome and Brass Base Seller Flair

Vintage Regency Green Lacquer Lamp with Chrome and Brass Base Seller Flair

Canadian House and Home 2

Vintage Decorating with Color -Canadian House and Home

Milo Baughman Lounge Scoop Chair Seller farnsworth

Vintage Looks - Milo Baughman Lounge Scoop Chair Seller farnsworth

Canadian House and Home

Vintage Decorating - Canadian House and Home

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