Interior Design Color Theory – Blue

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Laura C. Bielecki

I have many more shades of blue to explore but here is the ever serene turquoise shade to get the mood flowing. More Blues to come!

Turquoise Colour Scheme

www.sicis.com sheer glass mosaic
www.euro-line.com Londra Chandelier
www.dantonleather.com Metallic Leather – great for any small scale upholstery or accessories but watch out- in large quantities this could make your space feel like a nighclub
www.instyle-decor.com turquois drum stool
www.verreriesdebrehat.com cabinet pull
www.vitraform.com glass pedistal sink
www.carinilang.com silk area rug
www.sicis.com 1×1 mosaic tiles
www.arkadesign.it floral arrangement classic with a fun twist of color
www.instyle-decor.com pillow
www.cassoni.com glass table – truly a showstopper and great for a grand lobby or foyer

Colour Theory Blue and White

www.insideavenue.com Blue and White pillow phesant and flowers
www.insideavenue.com Blue and White pillow floral motif
www.hermes.com Tableware
www.bisazza.com damasco opale mosaic pattern also see Bisazza china birds blue for a similar pattern with more flight!
www.unici.us blue chandelier
www.moooi.com porcelain ware
www.neimanmarcus.com blue damask chair
www.moooi.com porcelain ware a new take on an old tradition, perfect for the cottage or as a great gift!
www.sicis.com
www.taipingcarpets.com Hotel de Paris custom carpet – Classic and elegant!

RED Color Scheme

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Laura C. Bielecki

The emotionally intense color red in North America positively evokes thoughts of joy, celebration, passion, lust, love and romance. This color can fight with itself between representing rage and anger to willpower and courage. It is North America’s second favorite color- the first being blue. It can stimulate the appetite which is why many restaurant designers include red elements in their designs. Red is the color most easily recognized by the human eye making it great for signage or standing out in a crowd. When it comes to color theory in Interior Design and decorating red is your number one knock out!

Below I am showing the seductive and romantic side of red that added in small touches can make any space have a passionate vibrance.

Red Color Scheme

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Taiping Custom Carpets

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Laura C. Bielecki

Alright, I seem to be on a roll with my carpet and rug blogs so I really cannot forget to show you my all time favorite carpet and rug company. Taiping Carpets is ideal for any high end area where the floors are to be high profile. Their product is most used in boutique hospitality and casino applications due to its nature. I could also see it in restaurants, high end residential, yachts and maybe even private jet liners. As always I am most captivated by a company who can carve a carpet like is a sculpture or 3D canvas. Taiping Carpets seams color theory effortlessly with form, proporation, pattern and play of light.

View more at Taiping Carpets

Plush Garden

Snowflake

Gracious Carving

Blue & White in Paris

A taste of Dubai

Carpet Waves

Polk a Spot

Timeless

Showstopper

Gandia Blasco Area Rugs

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Laura C. Bielecki

Gandia Blasco is an internationaly celebrated company that originated in Valencia producing blankets. They are now also known mostly for their line of outdoor furniture, carpets and bedspreads. The company has employed numerous designers to diversify their portfolio. The likes of Jean Marie Massaud and Patricia Urquiola have refined their carpet lines to be sleek and original.

The rugs play with positive and negative space as well as three dimensions. Full of color and all with a playful quality they would be idea for a rich space that doesnt take itself too seriously.

Gan Rugs