Mouth Watering...

After a yummy conversation I had yesterday regarding DARK CHOCOLATE, I came across a room that reminded me of my current craving. This inspired me to find more designs that resemble desserts, during which I had the urge to eat my computer screen! Hope you enjoy!

My Best Friend: Dark Chocolate!

How does this room remind me of a dark chocolate bar? The chocolate squares resembles the artwork and windows, the metallic foil resembles the artwork, and not to mention the color of the walls and chocolate bar are an exact match!

Image Credits ~ Jeffrey Bilhuber

If Life Gives You Lemons...Make a Lemon Meringue Pie!

Place a lemon in a drink, garnish a dish, or display in your kitchen and you have a nice punch of color. That is exactly what the yellow did for this room. The meringue balances the taste of the pie, as does the sofa, rug, and moldings in the room, all of which are similar in color. The brown portion of the meringue reminds me of the fireplace surround with similar colors and texture.

Image Credit ~ Decor Pad & Twice Baked Twins

Red Velvet Trellis!

If there was ever a cake and a foyer that were meant to be together, these are the ones! The actual cake itself mirrors the floor in the room, the white frosting resembles the walls, and the red decoration topping the cake is a dead ringer for the imperial trellis wall covering!

Image Credit ~ Barrie Spang from Lee Meier Interiors & Sweet Treats by Lattis

Criss Cross Brownie Sauce!

All I have to say is look at the color and pattern in the stunning hall and the mmm mmm brownies!!

Image Credits ~ Decor Pad & Bakers Royale

I'm Nuts About This Kitchen!

This kitchen design and the cacao pistachio florentine and mint ice cream sandwich (my goodness that's a mouthful- literally!) are a match made in heaven. Modern design meets modern dessert.

Image Credits ~ Lori Dennis & GLiving

DELISH!!! Now I am in the mood for some good DD (Dessert & Design)!

ROYGBV!

Now that we have discussed putting color on your wall, let’s look at some beautifully designed rooms from the colors of the rainbow!

RED!
Photo Credit: Miguel Flores-Vianna, Elle Decor Magazine

ORANGE!
Photo Credit: Joyce Bradshaw

YELLOW!
Photo Credit: Google Image

GREEN!
(I am in LOVE with this Kitchen)
Photo Credit: Google Image

BLUE!
(Designed by Barrie Spang of Lee Meier Interiors)
Photo Credit: Barrie Spang

VIOLET!
Photo Credit: Roger Davies, Elle Decor Magazine

I also went shopping with a friend of mine in lovely Tremont this weekend and thought I would post all the colorful and fun finds!


A stunning colorful antique light!


Aren't they fabulous?!?!


I love how they displayed these colorful scarves!


Mr. and Mrs. Merlot



I need this dress!



The lovely Kim...I had fun, let's go again!

How to Choose a Paint Color

1. The first step is to be patient. All too often people rush through choosing paint colors and are not happy with their decision once on the walls. If you do not have patience, stop right now, pick up the phone and call me. We can choose together!!!!!

2. Decide what you want painted. Are you painting all the walls or just one? Are you painting the ceiling, moldings, cabinetry….? The list can go on. The room pictured above has three different paint selections I had to choose for. The ceiling (dark grey) the walls (a light grey) and the molding (a shade of white).

3. Look at your surroundings, take note of the lighting. Is it morning, afternoon, or night? The time of day can radically change the colors you are viewing. Also, check your mood! If you are sad, mad, excited…this can drastically change the way you are viewing the colors.


4. Walk your home. Begin at your front door and walk through all the hallways, glancing in each room as you pass. Take note of the colors that catch your eye. These could be on pillows, artwork, tile, rugs, bedding, draperies, photographs, etc… These are most likely colors that you chose for a reason and hopefully they all work well together!
The rooms throughout the home above, designed by Paul McClure of Lee Meier Interiors, blend beautifully.


5. Find these colors on your paint deck and place in the room you are painting. If you have other colors in mind, place them in your room as well. By bringing these colors together you can get a good sense of what you want/like.


6. Consider your paint finish and moldings. Are you painting with semi-gloss, eggshell, or satin? This can alter the look of your color. The color of your molding is an important part of choosing your color as well. If you have moldings that are a shade of white or a wood tone, make sure to have a sample of this ready for the next step!


7. Pull together your finishes from the room you are painting. Are you purchasing new furniture? If so, ask for a sample of the finishes/fabrics. Lay everything in the room with your paint swatches.
The sample board above, created by Christopher Randall, shows all the different finishes for one room. Although this board is gorgeous, you only need to lay the samples together!

Thank you Christopher!

8. Study your colors, select your favorites, but leave all the colors out and WALK AWAY! Come back in a few hours, maybe even the next day. Do you still feel the same about your favorites? If so, discard you’re least favorite colors… you are getting closer.


9. BUY SAMPLES!!!! Seriously, this can save you so much headache and not to mention money! Buy samples of your top colors and paint a large area with each. Once dry, place your fabric and finish samples next to the paint samples, if the samples are able to be taped on the wall it is an easy way to look at your choices together. Again…WALK AWAY! Come back later and then choose. Follow these steps and chances are you will get it right the first time around!

10. Still not sure… CALL ME!
Photo Credits: Google Inage, Lee Meier Interiors