Each year color institutes and paint companies announce a new color of the year or multi-color palettes. Sometimes the colors chosen by these experts are similar, other times not. In 2023, you’ll see powerful and energized reds, a few neutrals, while blues and greens stay popular. Since 1999, the Pantone Institute, the global authority on color, has been… Continue reading Red Rules as Color of the Year
Category: color theory
Outdated Decorating Rules
There are no hard-fast interior decorating rules. Yet, many of the things that your mother learned are now outdated.
Top Ten Decorating Tips
I’m often asked abut my top decorating tips. It’s about time I wrote them down! Tip#1: Plan. Of course, I do believe in the serendipitous thrill of finding something great at a flea market, while on vacation, or when you go to Home Goods to buy sheets and come home with a lamp, but in… Continue reading Top Ten Decorating Tips
Fall Into the Warm Color Palette
The crisp air has returned and leaves are turning fabulous colors of reds, oranges, and yellows. It’s a great time to talk about the psychology of these warm colors and where to use them in your home. Color has an emotional effect on us; it can set a mood or conjure up a special feeling.… Continue reading Fall Into the Warm Color Palette
Palm Beach Style: Cheery and Chic
The décor in my oceanfront home looks tired. I’ve had a beachy theme with pale blue colors for a very long time but I’m tired of seashells and starfish. Can you offer some other ideas for a fun coastal look? JoJo How about a tropical air with Palm Beach style? You don’t need a prestigious… Continue reading Palm Beach Style: Cheery and Chic
More Golden Rules of Decorating
In my last blog, I began to share some of the golden rules of decorating I have collected and want to give you some more tried and true tips that can guide any novice or seasoned decorator. Enjoy! I’ve never seen elegance go out of style. — Unknown Adding a touch of luxury (brings) …… Continue reading More Golden Rules of Decorating
New Year, New Decorating Trends for 2022
Happy new year! What a great time to think about bringing more happiness into 2022 by sprucing up your home décor. So, what’s new in the new year? Let me tell you and let the decorating begin. When it comes to color, neutrals take center stage with beige replacing gray. If you’re a fan of… Continue reading New Year, New Decorating Trends for 2022
Decorating with Black and White: Sophistication for Any Style
If you believe that black and white can be cold and stark, keep reading because it can be striking, yet classic and simple, too. Better Homes and Gardens advises, “Take cues from high fashion, and go for bold contrast – but the most important thing is that you absolutely must be ready to make a… Continue reading Decorating with Black and White: Sophistication for Any Style
Choosing Paint Colors for an Open Floor Plan
Choose paint colors with confidence and discover the little-known 60-30-10 color formula for interior decorating.
Monochromatic Rooms Need Texture
How do you make a monochromatic design more appealing? Monochromatic – from the Latin for “one color” – is a timeless look that’s easy to pull off, especially for those who are challenged by interior decoration. Pick a color, any color, and use various tints (white added to the color), tones (gray added to the color), or… Continue reading Monochromatic Rooms Need Texture
Secretary of the Interior: Decorating Blog 