Dark, smoldering red
Burning embers, spiced rum, and cherry reduction: this timeless sangria shade feels more lively than ever. A perfect color to embody warmth and life, spiced red continues to be our favorite for adding depth and energy to our living and sleeping spaces. To incorporate red’s nuances into a space that already has individuality, add wooden textures with warm finishes or artwork that includes this garnet hue. It especially suits rooms that do not get much natural light, as it adds a vibrancy that can stand alone.
The deepest grey-blue
This muted take on Prussian blue is stimulating and so modern. A work of art alone, this color is reminiscent of both serenity and endlessness. At once more purple and grayer than 2016’s Moroccan ultramarine blue, this not-quite-navy tone originates more from the center of a stormy lake or a starless night sky. To capture this blue’s vastness, we focused on flat, dominant surfaces like a minimally accessorized wall or even a high ceiling. The shade is especially flattering to rooms that are already furnished with plenty of texture and patterns. To keep it from overwhelming smaller spaces, aim for a blue with plenty of gray undertones that aren’t too dark.
Marigold, the richest yellow
When opulence meets playfulness, we get marigold. This tone is dichotomous as youthful and old-souled, which serves the beholder in all of our complexity. This goldenrod yellow manifests optimism as an all-over wall color or woven through patterned area rugs and printed throw pillows. A yellow-gold wears well in a central living area, or rooms with lots of sunlight. We also love it in small doses in rooms with dark, rich color schemes. For a contrast in rooms with lots of depth, try ceramic details at coffee table height. Whether we are doing a visual overhaul or tweaking a work in progress, joy happens when beauty and intention aligns. And when we find eye candy that’s also soul food? It feels good.
March 2017 | Eden Prairie Lifestyle
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