COLOUR
Chalky mint makes a great furniture paint color. If farm-fresh eggs, fabulous quilts and ironstone pottery are what make your heart go pitter-pat, the natural matte look of milk paint and chalk paint are probably right up your alley. Update a thrift store furniture find or pick up a new piece in unfinished wood and give it a coat of mint green milk or chalk paint.
Mint and midcentury style are a match made in heaven. Since mint was a popular color in design from the late 1930s through the early 1960s, it makes sense that it looks right at home alongside furniture and decor that reference that era. Pair up midcentury-style furniture (like the credenza shown here) and eclectic art with mint walls for a happy, modern look.
Mint makes a refreshing change of pace from all white. All-white kitchens have been the star of the show for years. If you (and your kitchen) are ready for a change of pace, why not try mint green? On walls, cupboards or both, soft mint green brings a hint of vintage nostalgia, yet plays well alongside more contemporary features like stone counters and sculptural wood stools.
If pre-remodel bathroom tiles are what immediately come to mind when you think of mint green, think again. There’s a lot more to this hue than retro appliances and vintage bathrooms. From bungalow charm to midcentury cool (and beyond), mint is a design chameleon that can work just about anywhere. Mint makes a cheery first impression when paired with earthy siding or natural shingles on a craftsman bungalow or cottage. Repainting your house not on your to-do list? Give your bungalow a curb appeal boost with a mint green mailbox and copper house numbers that will develop a natural verdigris patina over time.
Knowing what’s where when it comes to financial documents and records is essential — but it’s not always easy. Make it quicker to find things at a glance by deciding on a different color for key areas of your life (home, business, car), and stash papers in storage boxes of the same hue. Want to take it a step further? You can do the same with colored file tabs inside the filing cabinet too.
If you prefer subdued paint colors but don’t necessarily want anything too light or pastel on the wall, pay attention to the value and chroma of your choices. Value refers to the lightness or darkness of the hue, and chroma is the level of purity of the color. A blue that is medium in value (not too light but not too dark) and low in chroma (toned down with plenty of gray) will have a nice neutral quality without getting too thin and wispy.
Combine deep teal and soft blue-gray. Teal is another elegant color choice for a bathroom, but without the intensity of dark navy and blue-black. It has an upscale quality without going too heavy or severe. I like the layering of similar colors here — the soft greenish blue-gray on the walls and the deeper teal on the cabinet. It’s colorful but in an understated way.
A dark blue that’s just a click or two away from pure black is an elegant and dramatic choice for a bathroom. Bathrooms, especially powder rooms, are ideal spaces in which to experiment with unusual colors because we likely don’t spend large amounts of time in them. Don’t be afraid to put your favorite dark or bold hues here.
If the previous color is way too intense for you and your bathroom, think about a soft sky blue instead. A color with a touch of gray will keep it from going too pastel.
Although maybe a bit too intense for all four walls in your bedroom or living room, a bold tropical aqua is a fun color option in a bathroom. It has an uplifting and rejuvenating quality that calls to mind a vacation in a warm, exotic location. Like all bold colors, it looks best when hit with plenty of light. If your bathroom lacks ample light, you can fake it by providing lots of white surfaces to offset a few accents of the bold blue.
This could work at Tee ?
Blue Echo main wall, Beechwood trimming, Yellow Finch mailbox
Also a great combination that would work well next to the neighbour's grey wall - Chalky Blue with Calvary for the Victorian wall trimmings & Kingston Aqua for the mail box..
Or add a playful twist ...
Actually an awesome combination for a house's curb side !
Pretend you're bathing in the great outdoors by painting your bathroom ceiling a pretty sky blue. This particular shade of blue works well as a neutral, which means you can mix it with just about any other color you like.
This watery blue is another soothing color that's perfect for a bedroom ceiling. Pair it with white and gray or tan for a calm, cool vibe.
A deep purple like this one is a terrific choice for a bedroom ceiling, since it's thought to be a restful, stress-reducing color. I don't think this palette would be as effective in this room if the walls were painted dark purple and the ceiling were left white.
When selecting a CEILING color, take a cue from your favorite textiles and decorative accessories. By repeating a color throughout a space, you'll create visual rhythm and your eye will move through the room, taking it all in.
Exploring further: consider trying one of these explorations to deepen your color awareness. - Swing by the market or a farm stand, and pick up an armful of orange blooms to brighten up your table. - Snap pictures of all of the orange items you see for an entire week — at the end of the week, compile the photos into a slideshow or collage. - Browse a fabric store or design center (where fabrics are often organized by color) and go to the orange section; notice which you are most drawn to. - Visit a paint store and bring home some orange paint swatches. - Give a piece of yard-sale furniture a makeover with two coats of glossy orange paint.
When it comes down to it, color is personal. So pay attention to how the color makes you feel before using it in your home. Do you crave the energy of bright orange, or do you prefer a more soothing, earthy hue? There is no right or wrong place to use color if it makes your heart sing.
A warm and spicy orange makes a beautiful backdrop to a bookcase or salon-style art wall. Rich shades of orange can warm up an all-neutral scheme — try draping a luxurious burnt orange cashmere throw over a leather sofa, or line up a row of glossy orange vases on the mantel for a quick fall update.
Not quite as hot as fiery red but still plenty bold, orange can be used as a spicy accent hue — or, if the orange is muted, it can be a warm and welcoming wall color. Brighter, cleaner oranges tend to read more modern and youthful, while deeper, spicier tones exude sophistication and rustic warmth.
From the changing leaves on the trees to ripe pumpkins in the fields, orange, more than any other hue, signals the change of seasons from summer to fall. A sign of transition, but also of the abundance of harvest time, orange is a warm, rich hue that calls to mind golden autumn light and peaceful groves of maple trees.
Like red, orange is considered a “fire” hue in feng shui, making it a good choice for social spaces like the living room. Use it where you want people to gather and converse, or anywhere you would like to boost the warmth.
Orange is the color of happiness, optimism and social communication. A rich saffron orange feels warm and exotic, while a bright tangerine orange is fresh, playful and fun.
Create a happy, high-energy palette by combining orange with its complement, blue. These two colors offer the most contrast to each other, so if one of the hues is super bold, such as this orange, try pairing it with a softer, lighter blue, as used on the backsplash and far wall.
SERIOUS curb appeal here !
LOVE IT !!!
Colour can have a huge impact on our experience of a space — but that doesn’t mean it has to be colourless to be calming. Colour is personal, so spend time getting to know how colour (or a lack of it) affects you, and intentionally choose your home’s colours to create a tranquil feeling. For some, an all-white space would be the ultimate in calm and relaxation, while someone else may get that same calm, cool feeling in a rich mineral-green room.
Sky blue. Few colors are more beautiful or brighter than the color of the sky on a sunny day. The blue in this bedroom is a pure form of blue, and it looks amazing when paired with warm white walls and hardwood floors in a light stain. Although this blue is vibrant, it looks very serene and natural.
Red-purple. Reddish purple is a lighthearted, easygoing color. This type of purple is unexpected, so if you’re looking for an element of surprise in your home, this is the color for you. Because of its red undertones, this hue is warmer and brighter than many other shades of purple. It also serves as a nice balance to a cool white paint color.
Red. Most shades of red are naturally bright. That’s why it’s a scary color choice for many people. However, I encourage my clients to remember that red is the color of love. Who doesn’t want more love in their life? When you think about red in that way, it’s easier to use it in your home. For a look that’s a bit softer, use red with cream or off-white rather than a stark white.
Blue-purple. A deep, bluish purple may not seem like a vivid color, but some shades have just enough intensity to liven up a white room. The benefit of this slightly toned-down hue is that it won’t overwhelm a small space. It’s a terrific choice for smaller bedrooms.
Orange. A fearless, festive orange will always get a conversation going. This color brings a huge amount of energy into a room, so it’s great for living spaces and areas where you entertain guests. Orange is a fun color, so avoid using it in formal rooms. On the other hand, it’s a great backdrop for laid-back, modern furnishings and colorful artwork.
Royal blue. The brightest blues tend to be in the warm spectrum. Midtone and deep shades can look very regal and will bring an elegant feel to even the most casual white room. In this laundry room, cabinets painted a rich shade of royal blue offer a nice contrast to the earthier off-white wall color and tile flooring. It’s a bold, unexpected look that creates loads of personality.
Green is one of the easiest colors to live with, and it looks organic even in its more vivid tones. When searching for the perfect bright green, think springtime — fresh green grass and newly sprouted leaves. These greens have lively undertones that will look comfortable and warm in your white space.
Yellow is a wonderful accent hue because it’s the color of sunshine, it represents hope, and it’s the best all-natural mood enhancer you’ll find anywhere.
If you can’t or don’t want to paint your front door a bold yellow, perhaps you can add the color splash to the eaves or the porch ceiling at the entry instead. The zesty yellow used here does an excellent job of directing one’s eye to the front door. The remaining light and neutral colors used on the house are terrifically subtle, supporting hues.
If you’re going to pick one area of your home’s facade to take on a bold yellow color, you can’t go wrong with the front door. Just make sure your door is worthy of all the attention it will receive.
On your cabinets: Wedgwood blue is a go-to hue when you want gray cabinets but are looking for a hint of color. This pleasing blue works well in both traditional and modern kitchens. It’s a superb choice for all of your cabinets or just a feature cabinetry wall. Try it with: An all-around friendly medium to light intense color, Wedgwood blue can be paired with most neutral finishes and many types of wood, both light and dark. Fixtures and hardware of all colors — including rose gold — would look fabulous with this classic elegant blue.
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