High Contrast Color Combinations — Why They Work & What They Can Do

High contrast color combinations conjure images of pale wall color surrounded by intensely-colored trim details. But what happens when a neutral room’s contrast color is a dazzling yellow fireplace, or an all white house is dressed up with a series of details painted jet black, is pure style and architectural glam. Continue reading

Giveaway! Win Maria Killam’s new ebook: How to Choose Paint Colours

Giveaway! Win Maria Killam’s new ebook: How to Choose Paint ColoursMaria Killam recently shared a copy of her new ebook How to Choose Paint Colours and I have to say it is a must-have guide for any color enthusiast! When you’re standing in front of the color chip rack and … Continue reading

Is the House Beautiful Spring Color issue in your mailbox?

Despite all the visual excursions a click of the search button guarantees, no online experience is as pleasing to my senses as peering into the stuffed mailbox on the day my magazines arrive. Digging into the spring issue of House Beautiful magazine has me feeling like a kid just back from the candy store, sitting on the grass alongside my pink Schwinn bike, my pockets, overflowing with green candy. Continue reading