Color Palettes 66 Ideabooks

Adding two or three new colors to your furniture and outdoor decor can completely change the look of your yard. Consider one of these winning combinations for drama and happiness in your outdoor living space. more »

Two new trends are hot for spring and summer: a maritime look, achieved via blue and white stripes, and shades of green. Interestingly, these two aesthetics marry quite well together. Here are ways to balance the trends according to your preference and... more »

I have a love-hate relationship with paint chips. Thumbing through racks of them at my local home center gives me a jolt of excitement — and a frisson of panic. The sheer volume of potential palettes overwhelms me. Citron and turquoise? Eggplant and... more »

Blue and white is a popular color scheme steeped in history. This classic color palette dates back to the ninth century, when cobalt-blue pigments were used to create motifs on white pottery and porcelain in China. During the 18th century blue and white... more »

I was at this dinner party last weekend when an unexpected visitor made an appearance at our table — a big black and yellow bumble bee. One dapper gentleman at our table had on a sharp-looking white fedora with an orange band and coordinating tie. His... more »

The colors that define the American Southwest are truly amazing. Some of these hues are beautiful and bright, while others are rustic and earthy. All of these colors reflect this region's natural environment, such as the periwinkle mountains that outline... more »

We have had some rainy days in the past few weeks in Los Angeles. In my hometown of Pasadena, there are many tree-lined streets of magnificent camphor trees. I'm always reminded of how much I like green and black together while driving down one of these... more »

By now everyone knows that it's pretty easy and inexpensive to switch up the look of a room by changing out throw pillow covers, a lamp or two, artwork and a rug. However, to pull this off you need a versatile base. Using black and white as a base makes... more »

Glenda Bailey, editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar, has named another fashion trend for spring 2012: gold and beige. The look of these two colors pairs relaxation with a glint of glam, and they work nicely with a variety of skin tones. Craving... more »

When it comes to color, it's easy to think a little too outside the box, simply because there are so many color options to fall in love with nowadays. A cohesive whole-house palette can easily go astray, for example, when you use a paint color... more »

Metallics are all the rage right now, which means gold and silver alike are topping the décor charts. If both strike your fancy and you’re worried you’ll have to choose one or the other, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Gone is yesterday’s belief... more »

Whether sparse splashes of color against mostly neutrals or a space awash with bright patterns and colors, I'm a firm believer that kitchens need to be lively. And the clean, vibrant combination of red and aqua just screams "kitchen" to me. Even better,... more »

Mixing patterns is still all the rage in both fashion and interiors. It’s a look that can take some practice to master, so if you’re having a little trouble, perhaps it’s best to begin with the basics: pattern in only black and white. Mixing... more »

It's not the first color pairing you might think of, especially this time of year when everything leans toward festive silver and gold touches. But adding a bit of radical neon to a neutral palette is a fresh and exciting way to experiment without getting... more »

For years I was on the pink-and-brown bandwagon. Then, abruptly, I fell off. These days, I'm digging good old pink and gray. Although the combo can scream '80s if you go too mauve or metallic, fresh shades and strategic style render it less Xanadu and... more »