By Lauren Dunec Hoang Nothing has more immediate impact on the mood of a garden than color. When it comes to putting together a garden color palette, you can first decide how you want a space to make you feel and then choose the color scheme accordingly. If you want a cheerful and inviting space, choose foliage and blooms in...[ read more ]
By Yanic Simard For years, interior design has been in a color-conservative period, with only the strictest noncolors being considered neutrals — and a cool gray or “greige” being king. However, people lately are rediscovering the joy of adding color to the home with “near neutrals,” versatile colors that can act as neutrals yet still inject some energy into a...[ read more ]
By Kelsey Pudloski The Pantone colour gods have spoken. 1. Lush Meadow – 18-5845 Photo: ohhappyday/Instagram A deep, yet vibrant green that will lend an organic quality to your interiors. 2. Riverside – 17 -4028 Photo: beautifulhomesinthenorth/Instagram This greyish blue has a moody ambience. It pairs well with nearly all of Pantone’s fall shades. 3. Spicy mustard – 14-0952 Photo: csdecoranddesign/Instagram Add a little zest to your home...[ read more ]
By Laura Gaskill If you've ever been in white-paint-swatch limbo, you know white can be tricky to work with. Here's how to get the fresh look you're after. White has long been beloved by architects and interior designers for its versatility and freshness. But as anyone who has ever tried to choose from among hundreds of shades of white paint...[ read more ]
By Gillian Lazanik When I start a project with a client, one of the first things I like to determine is if they’re more of a beige or a gray. What I mean by that is, nearly all projects need a neutral color that works as a general backdrop, or canvas, that will steer the direction of the design. I...[ read more ]
By Jane Lockhart Buying your new home is a rare opportunity to start with a blank canvas – it’s a great opportunity to choose the perfect colours. Hues speak to us on a subconscious level, and it is important to use what is best suited for the space. Once you have chosen the colour, it’s time to personalize it with...[ read more ]
By Jennifer Ott With Halloween right around the corner I just had to grab the opportunity to give some love to one of my favorite hues: pumpkin orange. The key to working with this intense color is to use it for those items or areas in your home that you wish to call attention to. Then be sure to select...[ read more ]
