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gray stripe powder room by Jean-Louis Deniot

Grayscale Expressions

A single gray-stripe motif is used in public and private spaces, from the sacred to the mondaine. The term “grayscale” is usually applied to visual images it seems to be appropriate to use it describe nuanced interiors created from shades of gray. Although these may technically be monochromatic, they are dependent on the play of [...]

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pink painted entrance door hardware

An Eclectic Entrance

Color section puts a modern spin on a front entrance. Bubble gum, Barbie, Pink Panther or Pepto-Bismol.  No matter which name the color brings to mind, the owner of this Palm Spring abode went for glam.  The contemporary door style was personalized with paint and hardware selections.  I’d love to see the coach style lanterns [...]

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yellow and white geometric stenciled staircase by Carol Leonesio

Decoincidence

How do you compare pillows and a staircase? Sometimes, color and pattern can create unlikely relationships when in reality there appears to be no connection except for a visual idea. The pillow collage [top]was assembled by an etsy seller from Utah to show the various patterns she sells in a single colorway – yellow.  Mainly [...]

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Luxe wing chair in dusty rose from Crate and Barrel

Ten Top Spring Accent Colors

Vibrant or subtle, an expected hue can embolden any room. I’ve been thinking about color as I look around my house and consider what needs repainting. Because my walls are more or less neutral and I have a whole-house color scheme, I like to take a detour to check out new colors to throw into [...]

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colorful striped staircase runner

Rainbow Staircase Runner

A colorful striped carpet adds color to a stark interior. Winter days in England are thick with gray skies.  Many homeowners counter the mind clouding darkness by painting interiors white, white or white.  Every flat surface in this entry hall is nice and bright – thanks not only to the stark paint choice but the [...]

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