Category Archives: Color Roundup

This column will feature a particular paint color that is being used in interior design today. It will give you great ideas on how to use the color, what to pair it with – and what to watch out for when using it.

Color Roundup: Fuchsia in Interior Design

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Linda

I don’t know what it is…but I have been seeing this color EVERYWHERE lately. Wasn’t a version of it, Honeysuckle, the Color of the year for 2011?  What happened to Emerald Green? I see it, in its warmer tones, in wedding … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: Using Black in Interior Design

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Linda

OK – I know that you might be a bit scared to use a lot of black in a room (especially on your walls). But if you haven’t tried it, I encourage you to use black in at least one … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: Rustic Stone and Brick Used in Interior Design

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Linda

For today’s Color Roundup, in lieu of a color, I decided to show some incredible stone and brick interiors.  Nothing says rustic like a beautiful stone fireplace, accent wall or exposed brick ceiling or wall.  I’ve always been so attracted … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: Using Red in Interior Design, Part 2

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Linda

Hi everyone!  I did a post on using red in interior design a little while ago but I had to make it a short post because we were going through Hurricane Sandy. So today I’d like to continue with this gorgeous hue … Continue reading →

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COLOR ROUNDUP: Eggplant in Interior Design

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Linda

Eggplant – or if you prefer the elegant French…Aubergine – is such a great color to use in your interiors. Those who are bold might use it on the walls in an entire room…or you can just assemble some rich … Continue reading →

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COLOR ROUNDUP: USING ORANGE IN INTERIOR DESIGN

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Linda

It’s almost December and soon the warm and lovely colors of Fall will give way to the reds, greens, golds, silvers and whites of the Holiday Season.  So today I wanted to pay homage to orange, burnt orange and russet … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: Emerald Green

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Linda

When I was a kid, I envied anyone who was born in May because their birthstone was Emerald.  I loved that gem so much – still do.  My birthday is in August – which lists two birthstones – the very … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: Using Red in Interior Design

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Linda

Good morning everyone.  Before I start with today’s color, I just want to say that I hope everyone is doing well.  Since Sandy, we have been without power but I am so happy that my family is safe and sound.  … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: Using Navy Blue in Interior Design

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Linda

Navy blue and indigo hues are so useful and versatile in interior design.  These colors can be used in kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, outdoors, in playrooms and they are great as accent colors as well.  When combined with different colors that … Continue reading →

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Color Roundup: Yellow…Mellow or Bold, It’s a Happy Hue

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Linda

  I’ve been in love with yellow my whole life.  I have such memories of my favorite summer dress as a child and it was a pale creamy yellow ground with yellow flowers all over it.  I can still envision it … Continue reading →

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