A kitchen that takes inspiration from great art. With mimosa having been “color of the year” and catalogs with yellow décor on the covers, it’s only natural to take a closer look at the way a bright mottled yellow is used in this kitchen by designer Linda Applewhite. Usually, kitchen color is defined by cabinets. [...]
Archive | January, 2009
Galbraith and Paul Rugs
Contemporary handmade rugs create an ocean of color I have been compiling a special list of rug designers to share with you — creative folks who, unlike moi, have the artistic ability to bring their visions to life. Textile artists Liz Galbraith and Ephraim Paul are two people who started their journey as a hand [...]
Making Sense of Lightbulb Color
I continue to search for a way to understand the color effects of incandescent vs compact fluorescent light. We recently repainted the bedroom a wonderful yellow which looks sunny during the day and glows warmly at night. The room has overhead recessed lights for general illumination, plus a pair of bedside lamps with soft white [...]
Rugs for Kids
Stylish children’s room rugs are available for all ages From tiny tots to teens, the choices for sprucing up their rooms with rugs run the gamut from cute to contemporary. If you’ve been rug shopping for your main living areas and felt overwhelmed, then sit down because the choices for your kid’s room are abundant. [...]
