Let's consider the mellow yellow bedroom color that's often viewed as stimulating. Anyone who subscribes to color-use theories also may have read that yellow bedrooms aren't a good idea because, while it’s happy and cheerful, this hue stimulates mental activity and muscle energy. While I feel that a certain energy is a definite plus in that particular room, I find it difficult … [Read more...]
Understanding Picture Walls
Understanding picture wall ideas is key to creating attractive arrangements. I’ve been thinking about two separate spaces in my house, which prompted me to begin collecting these picture wall ideas. For me, picture walls are less about specific images than the way a grouping is arranged on any wall. Their success depends a lot on the architecture of the wall and on scale – … [Read more...]