via: Pantone.com Pantone Color Institute has released the color of the year! Every December, for the past 15 years, a color gets this award. It is quite exciting for color lovers like me to learn about this hue. Well, color of 2015 is - "Marsala", a red-brown roots, like the Sicilian wine. You will see this trending in fashion, beauty, graphic design and interior design in 2015. Actually, you will see this color pop up everywhere. I totally agree with the experts - Marsala is stunning, … [Read more...]
Interesting Color Wheels
How many of you believe in color having an influence on one's mood and well being? Or do you just think it's pseudoscientific? Most of the time, we start with a few of our favorite colors and decorate the home based on these choices. Color therapy has been around since ancient times, when colors were infused for healing purposes. This led to interesting color wheels such as the ones shown below. I can see how the color green can represent fertility and red can symbolize loudness.. do you agree … [Read more...]
Brilliant Colors Of The Butterflies
Butterflies are one of the most mesmerizing species in the world. I can't stop watching them flutter. While physicists are trying to uncover how subtle differences in the crystals of butterfly wings create stunningly varied patterns of color, we designers can count on these for color inspirations! I feel sad when I hear about butterfly populations declining. Let's hope these thrive for generations to come. I've also written on brilliant colors toucans and colors in fall season- all in … [Read more...]
Brilliant Colors Of The Toucans
Last night, I was on my computer scanning for ideas to write, and my husband called me - "Come and watch these brilliant colors of the Toucans". I immediately wrapped up and rushed towards my television. I paused and re-wound a few times to get a close-up view of these beautiful Toucans! What brilliant color combinations. Mother nature is again at it's very best. Here are some of the Toucans where I am getting my next design inspiration from... Oh, I just need a blank room now :)Let's hope and … [Read more...]
Colors In Fall Season
Fall season has the best color schemes that you can ever imagine. From the dazzling yellows to bright reds, nature is at its very best for a short time. Its sad when all these colorful leaves fall to the ground, but that's how a new leaf is born.. What I always learn from this season is the various color combinations that just blend with the blue and grey sky -- from subtle to bold and bright. Take a cue from nature and bring it in your home. … [Read more...]
Color Harmony
Color Harmony - Harmony is something that pleases the eye. Color harmony is a common term used in interior designing that helps designers chooses colors that don't clash with each other. A successful color combination begins with understanding the color schemes and using them appropriately. I have explained various color schemes and have examples that illustrate them. nature - look to nature and take inspiration from nature - look at butterflies, peacocks, fall colors, water falls, … [Read more...]