"It's all about the juxtaposition in a space. You need to find the balance," Bailey says. "We knew once it was painted in Fine Paints of Europe's Brilliant glossy finish, it would create a deep-water effect that truly made this room come together in a very dramatic way despite the white furniture."įrom there, just a few other touches of blue and green complete the look-like the geometric trim window treatments and some choice throw pillows. Bailey drew from that to select the color "Freehand" by Curator for the ceiling over the seating area. Dont call them 'neutral,' because neutral colors are grays, whites, and blacks. "The dining room off this winter living room has green and black wallpaper-and while we didn't want to match it, we wanted to create a room that would live in harmony with it."Ī playful printed fabric- Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s "Shangri-La"-became the inspiration for the entire space. Psychologically, cool colors are said to be calming, unemphatic, depressive and optically, they generally appear to recede.Purple (red-violet) and yellow-green are between warm and cool. "This client loves green, which is exciting to me as I love working with colors that bring the outdoors in," explains designer Prudence Bailey. "Choosing a rug designed with vibrant patterns creates a dramatic focal point, while accents of pastels and creamy whites lends hints of feminine contrast."ĭesign: Prudence Bailey, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaineĪnother space that proves that the best cool colors can shine even when used sparingly, this opulent living room and eating area is an instant favorite. "If you want to stick with a blue palette but bring in other hues in a subtle way, I typically do so through the accents-like the artwork, rug or tabletop decor," she suggests. Kuo avoided keeping the shades of blue too matchy-matchy in this dreamy dining room, opting instead to draw from multiple shades in the same general color family. Cool colors usually instill calm, peace, and serenity. The best way to learn to identify that is to practice Warm colors are usually associated with energy, brightness, and action. So always pay attention to a color’s undertones. There are cool reds and warm greens, for example. Adding rich blue velvets help to amplify the luxe, polished feel is perfect for a more formal dining or sitting room." Every specific color has its own warm or cool undertones. "We love using a dusty grey-blue sisal wallpaper to ground a room, especially matched with creamy crown molding. "Blue is a favorite of mine for interiors projects-there are endless ways to incorporate it into your designs, no matter what room you’re creating or what mood you’re trying to set," explains Kathy Kuo. Design: Kathy Kuo, Photo: Joe deLeo, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaineįor being a "cool" color, this blue space certainly feels plenty warm and inviting.
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