Shamrock, pine and mint are leaf green hues that can add intensity to our cooking spaces. Intense green – the color of envy – appears to be gaining on the more acidic yellow-greens shades we’ve been seeing. Perhaps that’s a sign of new confidence about color or just a vagary of shifting tastes. But for me, green kitchens have tremendous personality. And with a vibrant green on … [Read more...]
Baroque Beds
Upholstered headboards with elaborately pointed shapes evoke the Baroque historical style. I’ve been seeing what I call 'fancy shape headboards' in various styles. These are upholstered headboards with a variety of complex silhouettes. However, few new ones are downright baroque. What’s baroque? That’s highly elaborate and dramatic with mounded up shapes that twist, turn and … [Read more...]
Upholstery in Kitchens
Upholstery in kitchens provides cushy dynamics for dining and lounging. As the kitchen expands as a central living space, it’s natural include sofas, banquettes and chairs. The issues with upholstery in kitchens revolves around maintenance -- given the natural propensity for fabrics to stain, absorb cooking odors and become difficult to keep clean. But that's no … [Read more...]
Celery Striped Classic Bedroom
A celery striped bedroom could be considered neutral and natural with its comforting pale green color. This Palm Beach bedroom, with celery striped classic fabric on the walls, is a excellent example of classic style. I noticed it as I began to flip through older magazines to find a post subject. So many room styles, colors and pieces featured in the articles and ads three to … [Read more...]
