When we choose colors for our homes, we
must consider what feelings we want to communicate and ask ourselves how to do so through color.
palette, his book puts a special focus on the classic pairing of blue and white.
The Feel of Color More than just a collection of unique colors, the book is a journey through delicious design and a reflection on William’s color philosophy: that to study color is to study how people think. Although humans have changed over the ages, the meanings of colors have remained the same for thousands of years. As he writes, the color blue has always been “crisp and graphic, spiritual, peaceful and calming,” while yellow ochre “speaks of warmth, comfort, sunshine and an organic connection to nature.” When we choose colors for our homes, we must consider what feelings we want to communicate and ask ourselves how to do so through color. No matter what we choose, however, William reminds us that “the most successful rooms are those that evolve through the passions and interests of the owners, and develop and change along with the people who inhabit them. Think of really clever set design that so accurately reflects the kind of people the characters are that they do not have to say a word.” Make the most of the design tools you have: furniture, wallpaper, pillows, pictures, treasures and other decorations. When united through the use of color, these pieces tell your story from the moment you step into your home.
Subtle notes of French style bring an air of sophistication to this sitting room, where creamy carpeting and whitewashed wood offer a neutral base that makes the patterns pop.
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