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Don’t you just love a good navy blue? The navy blue that is really navy – not almost black and not that peacocky blue. Ooh, I sure do!

I especially love navy blue walls accompanied by bright white crown molding. Or how about that monochromatic navy wall and lacquered fireplace? Yes, please!

What do you think about navy blue as a wall color?

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Going off of yesterday’s post, I created a post using one of the color schemes: purple, peacock blue and fuchsia.

It’s definitely a bold scheme, and I wouldn’t necessarily decorate a room with these exact items, but I like it as a way to get a feel for how the colors flow together. I’m especially loving that chevron rug – it would look great under that fuchsia chair!

What do you think of this of color scheme?

(I created the moodboard over at Olioboard, so you can check it out there with links to each item. )

Something about different color palettes can be so inspiring. Maybe it’s all of the different possibilities, or perhaps it’s the search for finding pieces in those colors once you choose a palette. The Agate rug shown above was featured on Design Milk in 2010, but I came across it recently on Pinterest. (Where else?!)

With all of the different colors, I thought it’d be a fun place to start with a color palette. So I pulled a few colors from there, and then narrowed them down:

Personally, I’d try to keep all of the colors together if I could! I think they would be striking in a bedroom.

Which is your favorite?

I’m not always a huge fan of red in interior design, but it seems to be growing on me. Grey, however, is one of my favorites, so that might have something to do with my fondness for today’s color combo of grey and red.

Grey and red together form a modern color scheme, and have an even greater effect when some crisp white is thrown in there. (Especially in the last image – it’s my fave!)

What do you think of a grey and red color combination?

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Loving the idea of bright, flowing, colorful curtains to brighten up a room no matter what time of day, or what time of year.

While initially a bold and bright solid colored curtain appealed to me the most, the combination of a solid with pattern seems a little bit more casual yet still gives that oomph I’m looking for.

Plus, mixing three different curtains is the perfect solution for indecisive individuals like myself that can’t narrow anything down to just one!

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Grey (or gray, if you prefer) is so popular right now – from home decor to fashion. It’s versatile and neutral, yet different and more fun than black. Greys pair perfectly with brights – like yellows, turquoises and pinks – and work just as well on their own.Plus, there are so many varieties – from light gray to dark charcoal, and all that’s in between – there’s a lot you can do with grey!

Have you gotten caught up in gorgeous greys?

Here’s a few ways that you can: Boots / Computer Chair / Watch/  Bowl / Throw / Sofa

When done properly and with colors that combine well, sponge painting can make a rich, dynamic impact on a room. Suddenly a wall goes from flat to being deep and mysterious. Grant it, there are times you will see a wall sponged and it looks all wrong. There are also instances when it can be too much like if more than two walls are done in a small room.

Really, one wall of a harmonic blend of colors is all you really need to liven up a room, especially with contemporary decor. If you have minimalistic flow through your home, three colors should be all that you need to use. These will color and blend without becoming too busy.

Think it’s a hard process?

Sponge painting is super easy! All you need to do is pick three colors that blend well together and get yourself a can of glaze and a few different sea sponges. Begin with the darkest color first. Pour some in a paint dish and add glaze so the ratio is about 60:40, being paint to glaze. Dip your sponge in water so it’s damp and then the paint mixture. Sponge the entire wall without leaving any large gaps and allow it to dry completely before moving onto the next color. Repeat this process until you have used all of your colors. Always make sure the lightest shade ends up on top.

Sponge painting is a great way to add a focal point to a room and really accent a great piece of art or water fountain. Just remember, less is more. Even if you want to do two walls, start with one, give it a week and see if you still feel the same way. This is also a great way to make an extra-large room appear a little more cozy!

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“Colorme” is a hypothetical brand created by Ivan Jaddou, which is inspired by the sensory phenomenon of synesthesia and the ambiguity of international color symbolism. The project explores in unconventional methods of prolonging the experience of music, reaching beyond the realms of sound and into colors, emotions, and activities.

The Colorme package includes Teardrop Headphones, Colorme iPhone Mobile Application and Balloon Lamp

Teardrop Headphones: Touch-screen, color customizing headphones that transform the product into a daily fashion and lifestyle item.

Colorme iPhone Mobile Application: A whole new way to explore and generate music based on the user’s color, emotion, and activity inputs.

Balloon Lamp: Illuminates colors tagged to the songs being played on your application. This sculptural piece sets a mood in any room using light and color.

Designer: Ivan Jaddou

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If you’re doing any amount of decorating or remodeling, you probably have heard colors referred to as active, neutral and passive but what does this mean? Sure, someone can tell you that your space needs more active colors but if you’re like most people, this is probably pretty confusing.

Active Colors

As the name suggests, active colors are bold and have the ability to wake up and stimulate emotions. Red, orange and yellow are all considered active colors. Red is passionate, affects the nervous system and can be too intense when overused. Orange is also a fun color but is suggested that when used too much, it stimulates appetite, an important note to keep in mind. Then there’s yellow, a color that simply promotes happiness.

Passive Colors

Colors such as blue, violet and green are considered passive as they calm the nervous system. Green is a dominating color in nature and the right shade will enlarge your room while violet calms and increases creativity. Blue is one of those colors that you have to be careful with. Used properly, it will promote a tranquil environment, but when overused, it can come off quite cold.

Neutral Colors

Nearly everyone is familiar with neutral colors. No, they do not have to be boring! Earth tones are considered neutral and can include anything from creamy light shades to black and rich chocolate. Black is nice to add in with neutral shades but can be depressing when if it is permitted to become the primary color. Neutral colors are ideal to work with as a base because they pair well with both passive and active colors.

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There’s a common misconception that neutral has to be boring but it certainly does not! If you’ve been contemplating losing those white walls for a more neutral shade, you should! Just a hint of color brought in by a neutral shade will totally revamp your room and give it warmth.

• Cream – If you’re not ready for too much color, cream is the perfect solution. It works well with virtually any decor and it will make the space appear larger, which makes it a perfect color for a small room. You don’t have to worry about buying new furniture or changing your theme either because the color is so versatile.

• Pale Green – This is a soft, cool shade that is quickly becoming popular because of the calming environment it creates. Moss or sage shades are preferred because they contain less yellow.

• Bluish-gray – If your home has warmer tones, this shade is probably not a good idea however, if your decor is made up of white, neutral or black, this is a perfect color to compliment what’s already in the space.

• Smoky Lavender – Not only can a light grayish-lavender shade compliment a neutral room, it’s kind of sexy and mysterious too. This is the color to watch for this year!

• Grant Beige – While beige always gets the bland word associated with it, this is a color that can look spectacular in a modern room. Alternatively, if you keep your palette very clean with creams, white and a pinch of black, Grant beige can appear very architectural.

If you’re looking for a quick, easy and inexpensive way to give a room a facelift, consider adding a bit of neutral paint to your walls. If you’re someone who has had white walls for a long time, it can be scary to make a commitment to a new color but paint is never permanent so if you find that you’re not in love with it, you can always change it back!

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