Whether it's the wall color or smaller accessories, all work areas can benefit from the calming effect of having something blue nearby...although I'm not sure how much work gets done at this pretty desk. Tip: If you're looking for the coolest of colors, select hues with silvery gray undertones.

See what I mean? A match made in beach sunset heaven.

What makes a desk a Parsons desk? The depth and width of its square legs are the same thickness of the top. According to legend, it was created by students at the Paris branch of The Parsons School of Design*, who collaborated in response to a challenge issued by Jean-Michel Frank. Thus, there are dining, console, cocktail and desk versions of the table; neither the size of the surface nor the height matter, just the proportions of the legs to the thickness of the top. This same principle applies to Parsons consoles, coffee tables, dining tables, etageres and side tables. * If you watch Project Runway, you're having a flashback to Catherine Malandrino and an awkward float down the Seine, aren't you?

Much like this look from Vivienne Tam, one bright color takes center stage, while other tones are muted in comparison. A similar look is easy to achieve without breaking the bank. It's all about accessories in this space, from framed pictures to fresh flowers to a snappy lamp and doodads on the console.

Keep areas beneath furniture free and clear to make the area feel bigger.

Here's a crisper, more modern take on the light blue and orange combo.

Dark wood trims with blue

Another white table/desk with colorful chair.

colors

love the light blue with the coral.

Table chair

Paint color

Parson's table

colours

Under staircase

sweet bluette

ice blue with stained wood

Upstairs color palette

Paint for guest

like the palette for peach notice the blue walls

blue with coral

Hall

Color

I like how the painting is abrighter variation of the wall color.

The orange and bles

color combination

Blue walls wood trim

Blue

Clean

Cc

decor/display

PAint

Paint colors

See note on page about keeping space under things clear.

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Wood trim darker than floor

The blue wall

4small frames with wallpaper

Alcoves- Easy floral print matches floral-

Blue walls wood trim

Desk

Love wall color

Love this color

Wall color. Our bedroom?

dark trim, light blue paint

Light blue and orange or coral also

3 of my favorite colors; blue, white, and coral.

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blue with brown trim Sweet Bluette by Benjamin Moore. -

Simple, but elegant

Simple desk for master

Desk

love the fresh color scheme

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colors

Lamp

color

peach and blue

orange and blue

FRONT ROOM BLUE

More floor space

Mix

Orange and blue

This really works, Office?

Kitchen

lamp table

Colors!

table n flower vas

paint

subtle wall color

Like the pop of orange

Love this look

Love

Keep the floor clear to make the space larger.

orange/blue

Wall color

color

With white trim

Wall colour

Love

Contraste

blue walls with tangerine curtains?

colores

Blue and orange complementary color scheme

white table against blue wall

love all the colors together. very soothing

blue color walls

perriwinkle blue-- does bring sunshine

hall

colours

Stain color

Desk

Pic

like the idea of a lamp

Guest room

light floors, medium millwork

color

Colors

Colors

blue walls, natural wood trim, light furniture

I love the desk and how it goes with any kind of room.

The desk and chair combo

Table

White table

Great colors - blue

Everything

Beautiful. Balanced.

Wall color, touches of red.

i like the blue and the rose/pink

mix of colors

paint

Paint color

Framed prints

Pll

Colors

chair chair chair!!

table and pictures

frames/ wall paper

藍色牆面

Roddy's living room

White and blue

colors

The light blue

contrast of white table against blue wall; red flowers pop

Paint

Flowers with pic in background

Blue on walls, Ben Moore color check bookmark

Love this corner. Lots of decor idea for DIY

Cuadros

the ccolours

paint color with dark trim

Love the photos framed 2x

for Ellie!?

NO NO NO, borders on dingy

Blue & peach

colors

Wood trim

Painted or wood molding?

desk

room color

Sivupöytä

Coral with blue looks great.

fresh nook

Style

The shade of blue on walls and the small red touches

Love this, soothing, but interesting...can get away with more by adding nature that mimics color scheme. Nature also warms up a room. Much like this look from Vivienne Tam, one bright color takes center stage, while other tones are muted in comparison. A similar look is easy to achieve without breaking the bank. It's all about accessories in this space, from framed pictures to fresh flowers to a snappy lamp and doodads on the console.

Colors

Desk

nice and bright

Tonalità celeste parete

Colors. Details

pretty colour palate here and in dining rm

same blue as laundry/kitchen (Beach House)

Wall color

Silvery gray undertones

The paint colors

One brght color rest muted

Table

Japanese cherry blossom!!!

Light blue walls

keep areas beneath furniture free. get tall tables.

+ lamp and light

Blue with coral accents

Coral and blue combo for formal living

sweet bluette by benjamin moore paint

Flower, painting

Color

Colors

color scheme- gray blue, beach wood, raspberry

blue walls, stained wood trim

Peach accents in one rm. peach walls in connecting room

flowers

Use of table with chair

Almond blossoms

idea for the office/den paint color - light blue with coral accents

this table!

Color

Crisp white furniture

Layout

love this

Not blue!!

I like the colors

wooden frame to doorway, ceiling and floor

Decoración

Table display, not the chair

Like the paintings

love the chair and wall color

nice color combo

Parson table

Very fresh

Trim color scheme

The connecting room matches the lamp in the blue room. I like the way a attached room plays in harmony with first. Great way to decorate.

or this

wall colour and framed floral prints

LOVE THE CHANDILIER IN THE BACKGROUND!

Wall color with wood trim

Wall cover

Trim

Living room- i like the wood crown moulding. I worry that it will make my rooms look smaller.