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Thursday, January 29, 2015

How to Choose Your Paint Colors, the Elle Decor Interview

We recently read an article on Elle Decor's website that interviewed designer Scot Meacham Wood, (formerly Ralph Lauren, currently creator of eponymous design firm) on how to choose your paint colors. Here was our take away. You can find the full article at Elle Decor.

Even Wood has had trails and errors on paint colors. Paint colors can be very tricky. He has some great tips that he uses when choosing paint colors for his own projects.

First he determines the color palette of the room. Don't try to make the room into something that it is not.

I always try to think what personality I want the room to have, then I select colors according to that!

Bring along inspiration pieces when picking out paint. Bring along a sample of your cushion fabric or even the piece of clothing that gave you the inspiration to hold next to the color. This will help tremendously. Wood has been known to buy up to 20 different samples of paint to bring home and try out.

Paint the samples on the wall to see it in different lights throughout the day. He wants to see how it works in the room in all shades of light.

A local store called Guirey's here in Denver has small samples that you can buy for $2.99 to take home and try. These are great if you can decide

Wood prefers an eggshell finish for most walls. It provides a little sheen which looks great at night. He finds flat to be too chalky for his taste. And lacquer? Loves it, but must have a perfect wall to put it on.

I personally LOVE using lacquer paint as well. I use it on door, ceilings, and fun furniture pieces

Thanks Elle Decor for sharing such an insightful interview!

Are you doing any painting? We would love to see. Please share with us!

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

2015 Design Resolutions!

Happy New Year!! Now that we have had a few weeks to settle in the new year we thought the space around you deserves your attention too! Sure, your resolutions for working out and eating right are important, but so is designing the space around you! Here are a few resolutions we have for ourselves this year.

Let art fill thou space

Look around your space. Do you have blank walls staring back at you? They are waiting to be decorated with art! Surround yourself with your favorite paintings, pictures, and artifacts.

Create a space that speaks to you

Are you an enthusiastic reader? Can’t get enough of the Broncos? Or possibly you enjoy your night cap baths? Create a space that speaks to your strongest interests. Choose a spot where you spend most of your time and personalize it with those things that make you happy.

Clear the clutter

Repeat after me, clutter is not your friend. Things that you have no attachment to can go. A tip when decorating is choose a room you want to refresh. Take all your accessories down and then re-decorate with them to give them new life. All the items you couldn’t find spot for can be either stored or donated. You will not only have a new take on your space, but also weaved out those pieces you may have been growing tired of.

Backyards are spaces too

It might be hard to think about your backyard when its covered in snow, but let your imagination run wild! Spring will be here soon and now is the perfect time to start thinking of the projects you want to accomplish. Decorate the outdoors as you would inside. Use patterned pillows, plants, and rugs to set your stage. Go beyond the standard patio set up and treat it like a living room. You will be enjoying the warm weather in your backyard before you know it!

READY SET....GO RESOLUTIONS!

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Friday, January 2, 2015

2015 Pantone’s Color of the Year!!

2015 Pantone’s color of the year: Marsala!!!

Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday with friends and family. We wish you all a colorful, happy and prosperous new year.....Speaking of colorful, have you seen the 2015 Color of the Year?? Here is is and here are

4 things to know about this rich color, Marsala!!

1. Same color family, different name

Marsala is Panotone’s color, but there are some many other colors that closely resemble. Use the color that speaks to your needs!

2.What goes with Marsala?

Think creams and pinks that have a slight purple undertone, blues with an aqua undertone, and forest greens beautifully compliment the Marsala’s ‘purpley’ red.

3. Real Life

Two different takes on Marsala colored walls. One in a bedroom accented with a crème and blue colored bed. The other in a living space accented with crème, and golden browns. Both feel like a throwback to Victorian days while keeping a modern approach.

Or how about the color of the year show up in your furniture. A marsala colored couch pops out when the walls are a luxurious aqua blue. Bright and fun for any living area.

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4. Get Inspired by nature!

Look around, Marsala pops up in the most unexpected places. It appears in our flowers, our pomegranate seeds, and our favorite wine. Grab inspiration from your natural surroundings and apply in your home.

Do you think Marsala will be popping up in your home this New Year??

Tell us where....

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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Marble, Herringbone, Crystal....oh my!!

Those whose bathrooms take a long time, come out with the best..... is that how it goes? Well that was definitely the mantra in this updated 3 piece master bathroom! A friend of Corinne's at c2Design called on her expertise to turn her master bathroom into a girl's haven. Marble, herringbone, and crystal transformed this typical bath into a girly, yet sophisticated space.

Located directly off the master bedroom, it was important to have a color palette compliment both rooms. Aqua glass subway tile surrounds the new extra deep soaking tub along with a gorgeous accent herringbone detail lining the shower lending a touch of color and visual interest.

The herringbone detail is continued in marble behind the toilet and sink, almost like wallpaper.

A new soaking tub was a must have addition since its sure to be used most nights of the week.

The bath is accentuated with marble, hexagon floors bringing a sophistication to the room.

A special touch of a quatrefoil shower curtain on each side creates a drapery look.

An aqua vanity toped with a coordinating marble stone top with undermount sink was chosen to pull from the subway tiles in the shower. That along with the contemporary brushed nickel plumbing fixtures add to the "jewelry" of the space.

The room is topped off with a crystal light fixture and smoked framed mirror continuing the subtle glam literally from floor to ceiling.

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Friday, November 14, 2014

Ranch Home Bath Remodels

The ranch home is making a comeback for American families. The dated decor? Not so much. c2Design was excited to break a bathroom out of its 1970’s remodel and into this century!

Practicality was a must for this family of 4. Let’s begin in the hallway bath. Two young girls share this bathroom. Though pink all over would have been extremely fun, we had to keep in mind it doubles as the guests bathroom as well. Light gray ceramic tile floors with a linen texture runs vertically up the back wall.

This gives the space perspective by drawing your eye across the whole space from the entrance to the back wall. Aqua glass subway tile not only breaks up the back wall but adds color for these young girls which continues through the newly tiled tub/shower.

Stainless steel bath fixtures, a new vanity, and a lots of storage will allow this girls to grow into the space as their make-up and beauty products accumulate with age.

Now that the girls were taken care of, it was time to focus on the much deserving parents’ needs.

These parents of two were missing one thing in their own bathroom -- a shower! A linen closet was sacrificed for extra space, but if you ask this family, it was well worth it! The brand new shower is really a piece of interior art. Working from the bottom up, a mosaic glass base anchors the tiled walls.

A circle accent band adds dimension and interest to the space as well.

This beautiful design hosts a rain shower head and seamless shower glass allowing nothing to obstruct the view looking in. New vanity, new hardware and a light paint color makes this cozy bathroom a touch of luxury for these parents.

Together, these two bathrooms meets this families needs. Extra storage, a new shower, and contemporary twist on a classic bathroom design not only makes this family get ready faster in the morning, they will actually enjoy the process!

Thank you for allowing us to break down a wall or two to SEE TO your design needs!

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Mid-Mod Chic Home Office

To be welcomed into homes is such an honor for us at c2Design. This particular project was a familiar home since they have been family friends for a while now. It was desired to have an updated, sophisticated office space. A challenge when working from home is to separate your home from your executive office. c2Design was up to the challenge to separate the space while creating a mid century mod dream!

Bookcases are excellent focal point for many homes. This office boasted a full wall of custom built bookcases with storage underneath. We updated the look by painting the back wall in a charcoal, high gloss gray. Not only did her amazing collection of books now jump out from the color, but they could really be highlighted for what a beauty they are.

If the bookcases weren't enough of a grand focal point, we also had a window directly adjacent to decorate. Custom drapery allowed us to take the window and fabric in the direction we wanted. We choose a trellis pattern on a heavy weight silk which allowed the drapes to hang nicely. To frame the top of the window, a multi colored cord outlined the upholstered valence and tied together all the colors.

To add a little glam, a beaded trim finished off the drapery.

It's essential to connect the two adjacent focal points so that the eye has a path to follow when walking in the room. We accomplished this with a gold mirror, which is more like a piece of art, and placed it on the wall to reflect the bookcases and drapery in once glance. It really tied the grand elements of the room together. Now it was time to focus on the function of the office.

It was important to remember the primary purpose of this office; a visual pleasing, yet functional space to work in! Two chairs were placed conversationally in front of the desk to allow work meetings to take place but with style. The architecture of the chairs were a nod to mid century modern aesthetic We paid homage to the style by upholstering the seats in a gray and white houndstooth fabric. This tied in with the bench under the bookcase which received the same upholstered treatment and a updated spray painted gold "x" base. To anchor this whole space we selected a spectacular hair on hide gray and white area rug that added another geometric pattern and anchored the whole space.

Finishing touches of vintage inspired lamps, maps, greenery, and paper trays completed this office transformation. With a variety of grays, beiges, and gold finishes, our mid century mod (with a touch of glam) was a success! We thank our client for letting us put a touch of c2Design in her office!

Could you get some work done in this space? We would love to hear your thoughts!

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Benjamin Moore Color Trends 2015

Color trends for 2015 have been revealed! We get so excited to see a fresh spin on the color palettes we have all been wearing and living in for the past years.

c2Design attended Benjamin Moores’ annual color forecasting event to get an inside look on the color palettes, trends, and inspirations.

Lets start off with the color of the year. We have a tendency to think the the color of the year will be this bright, shocking, pop color. Not so! We learned that the color of the year is more like the face of the color story. It can easily transform into an accent, ceiling, or wall color. The purpose is to blend with all the colors.

So whats the color? Guilford Green. Introduced to Benjamin Moore back in 1976, this historic color breathes life into a traditionally classic color.

The other major theme of the event was the trend of monochromatic colors.

‘A monochromatic color scheme uses tints and shades of the same color. It creates a look that is sophisticated and elegant’ ….Benjamin Moore

By using the same color in different variations all around the house adds interest and is easy to do. You can’t mess up with colors when they are all in the same family. Have fun with this by painting your bedroom wall a deep purple, drapery in a lighter shade of purple, then dress your bedding in different shades of the same purple. Fool proof equation to decorating.

Lastly, the inspirations behind the colors are just as interesting as the colors. How do they create the forecasts for the year? A devoted team takes notice to the world around them. With travels to Paris, Japan, and London, they snap pictures of everyday life that sticks out to them. They also tear of thousands of magazine pictures that captivate their eye. Once they have visual inspirations, they bring it all together to see what jumps out at them.

Monochromatic and a sense of tradition was big this year.

There you have it! Have fun with the new 2015 color trends and don’t be afraid to switch up your walls! Visit Benjamin Moore for the full color palette and products.

Lacey

Design Assistant- c2Design

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