Homeowner’s request. “This client inherited antiques from her parents that she cherished and loved to surround herself with, but she also wanted to add her own personal style into the space,” designer Shelby Adamson says. “She was inspired by her daughter’s travels and photographs from India and wanted a way to incorporate the flavor and colors of travel into the space. We used Houzz to pull together color palettes, paint colors and furniture silhouettes. It was a great way to get inside the client’s mind and really find out her wish list.” Color scheme. Blue walls (Blue Spruce in a matte finish by Benjamin Moore). White trim and ceiling. Blue sofa. Red-and-blue rug. Warm wood and brass accents. “By incorporating a rich color in the space by way of paint and sofa, and having our sofa and paint have a similar tone-on-tone effect, the room envelopes its inhabitants,” Adamson says. Designer tip. “Layer textures and colors, incorporate clean lines to juxtapose feminine antique pieces, coordinate bold colors and don’t be afraid to take risks,” Adamson says.
gray gold pink teal Color scheme. Warm gray walls (Agreeable Gray by Sherwin-Williams). White ceiling, baseboards and shelves (Extra White by Sherwin-Williams). Flower-print wallpaper in golden, mustardy tones. Teal twill swivel crescent chairs. Area rug with golds, pinks, teals, whites and grays. Teal and pink throw pillows. “I chose the gold, mustardy yellow to offset and warm up that gray paint as well as to add some pizzazz to the space,” Mijan says.
Notes from story: "emerald green velvet sofa... gray walls (Wickham Gray, Benjamin Moore)... navy accents... earthy elements.
Paint Color: Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore
The tall leaning lamp for behind the couch in the living room
Fabric on the chair
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