Dark gray walls with white accents remind me of this chill and stormy season. When it comes to wall color, dark gray walls go against my instinct for wall color that reflects -- rather than absorbs -- natural light. That usually means colors with light to medium values. Lately, though, as I’ve focused on gray in the kitchen, perhaps as a prelude to repainting mine, and I … [Read more...]
Dark Rooms
Dark rooms in muddy Victorian brown, eggplant and green are colors to use for maximum drama. I’m in the mood for dark rooms. Yes, I know summer officially starts this weekend, everything’s about to go all beachy, and what’s logical is to be looking at whitewashed rooms with lavender or turquoise accents. But those are everywhere and I’m not “feeling” them. I’m craving some … [Read more...]