Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments #1563
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Quiet Moments
I remember the first time I recommended the color Quiet Moments by Benjamin Moore. It was for my brother's kitchen in Baltimore many years ago. Since then I've often incorporated the color into clients' homes. Aptly named, Quiet Moments is a calming mix of blue, green and gray. It's a serene color that both men and women love. Over the years color trends have changed and while hues of green and yellow have varied dramatically, the popularity of this color hasn't wavered.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Fall Colors
The New York area is so beautiful in the fall. The gorgeous foliage provides inspiration to a host of colors that include shades of green, gold and red. These warm autumn colors translate well into interior spaces (below are a few Benjamin Moore shades that do just that). But tonight we are expecting snow and October snow is just out of control........it's not even Halloween!
BM Maple Leaf Red #2084-20
Some favorite fall inspired colors
BM Warm Sienna #1203
BM Autumn Leaf #1131
BM Mountain Lane #488
BM Acorn #1125
BM Heirloom Gold #255
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Idea Board- Family Room
Wall color: BM Iceberg #2122-50
I have a wonderful client who has asked for some assistance with her family room. Over the years, I have selected paint colors for various rooms in her home and I must say, the house is gorgeous! She has fabulous taste and if I could take a decent photograph, I would post one. Perhaps when her family room is all done, I can manage to take a photograph that will do the room justice.
Meanwhile, clients and readers of my blog have often asked why I don't have photos of my own clients' homes. The bottom line is...... I am the worst photographer!! I keep blaming the camera, when I know, it is most likely my skills or lack thereof. So my goal in 2012 will be to learn to take better photographs.....that way I can post them to show how the right wall color can really pull a room together!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
2011 Color of the Year
Benjamin Moore has selected Vintage Wine as the 2011 Color of the Year. This deep plummy brown is gorgeous...plus what's not to like about a color named Vintage Wine!
Latte #2163-60
I recommend numerous shades of Benjamin Moore paints everyday to my clients, but lately the colors I've been suggesting are oddly named after food items! Could this be because I've started my "countdown-to-my-BIG-birthday-diet" and subconsciously I have food on the brain?!? Who knows..... either way these are great colors, so I thought I would share them with you!
Macadamia Nut # 191
Frosted Toffee # 988
Dried Basil # 522
Caramel Apple # 1042
Baked Pretzel #1126
Butter Pecan # OC-89
Rhubarb #2207-30
Don't you love this room painted in Rhubarb?
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Be Daring With Color
Quadrille, a wonderful fabric showroom in the D&D building in New York, has a plethora of gorgeous fabrics. Besides the Quadrille collection, they also feature Alan Campbell and China Seas. Recently, I received this image via email and love their quote...
Their collection of fabric and wallpapers are a must see. Here are a few rooms that showcase the collection. And be sure to check out Quadrille's website to see a vast assortment of great patterns in fantastic colors!!
Images via Quadrille's website
Monday, October 17, 2011
Banquettes
Banquettes are a great addition to a kitchen. They are perfect to incorporate in kitchens when space is tight, plus they provide a nice cozy place to start and end your day. Whether traditional, modern or rustic, these banquettes have loads of charm!
Country Living
Pintrest
House Beautiful
Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens
House Beautiful
House Beautiful
Banquettes are not confined to dining areas.... I love this cozy nook tucked under the stairs!
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