Pink is the color of universal love. It's soft and gentle on the eyes and it always brings out the sweet innocence of the child in all of us. When it comes to wall decor, this color is often associated with girls. Surprisingly, I found a few well-decorated living rooms and bedrooms in this shade that anyone will appreciate. Here's the twist: these are all half painted pink walls! This is what triggered me to compile this post for you today. After you carefully observe these pictures, you'll … [Read more...]
Pastel Wall Color Combinations
Color in some form or another is essential to brighten up our living space. I've seen white walls with tons of colorful accessories; rooms with just one pastel with decor that blend in; but rarely, I've come across more than one pastel in the same or adjacent rooms. Do you agree with me?You would need a tool like a color wheel or an online color scheme generator (Kuler is my favorite!) to guide you with the combinations. There should be harmony and the colors should not clash with each other. … [Read more...]
Zig-Zags a.k.a Chevrons on Walls
Chevrons, also known as Zig-Zags, are inverted "V" shaped patterns. I believe the first chevron patterns were found in pottery thousands of years ago. Here are a few examples -- a salt cellar, water jug and a bowl crafted around 1800 BC. I'm not sure where these are from, but these patterns were found all over the world around this time period. Zig-zags are a bold design element. I bet you have seen them on walls, rugs, curtains, furniture, accessories, etc., They can totally transform a … [Read more...]