Ainsworth wanted to stay as ecofriendly as possible, so instead of using potentially toxic paints, she mixed color directly into the plaster of the walls. Her inspiration for the rear accent wall in her living room came from her love of terra-cotta pots. She says, "You can put any kind of plant in a terra-cotta pot, and it looks beautiful. It's a very neutral color that goes with everything." For the adjacent living room and kitchen walls, she used the original plaster mixed with coffee grounds for a hint of color and texture.The living room palette ties in beautifully with her antique wool rug and sofa from Homemakers Furniture (now closed).Sofa pillows and leather ottoman: Pottery Barn
Terra-cotta is considered one of the main neutrals in the Southwest color scheme. It's a hue that pairs well with many other colors. Used alone, it creates an organic, earthy feeling in a room.Paint pick: Southwest Stone, BehrMore:Pattern Play: Subtle Southwest StyleEast Meets Southwest in New Mexico Home