Daily Archives: October 17, 2011

Understanding Stripes

vertical stripes on the wall can make the room look taller, see examples below:                           source: decorpad source: http://www.shelterness.com/25-ideas-to-decorate-walls-with-stripes/pictures/6379/ source: http://02eb09c.netsolhost.com/WordPress/?p=2794   green kitchen: http://houseplansandmore.com/resource_center/designing-small-kitchens.aspx  similarly, horizontal stripes can draw eyes around the room                                  black stripes source: http://www.fauxology.com/2011/07/black-white-and-gorgeous-all-over/ red …

Understanding Monochormatic Color Scheme

Monochromatic color scheme is when various shades of one single color is used. This scheme is very easy on your eyes and looks balanced, but if not designed carefully lacks color contrast might not turn as vibrant as the complementary scheme.  Check out Candice Olson’s stunning monochromatic bedroom design which is very calming. Other examples…

Understanding Harmonious Colors

adjacent or harmonious colors – in this scheme, one color is used as a dominant color while others are used to enrich the scheme. Examples here illustrates this scheme:   green and yellow: http://decorati0ns.net/decoration/category/interior-designs/page/15/   brown and orange: http://blindsandshutterblog.com/?p=101  green living room: http://www.positivelybeauty.com/27-examples-of-successful-colour-schemes/