Shades of Inspiration

Have you ever visualized a color for a room but when the brush hits the wall, it’s nothing like you pictured?

As an interior designer, I’ve always believed that color is one of the most powerful tools in our arsenal. It has the ability to transform a space, set the mood, and even influence our emotions. The right color choices can make a room feel cozy, vibrant, or serene.

It's so funny, I used to be afraid of color, like I didn't get it. But honestly, the best way to learn is just to dive in.

My own house was where I would test colors out. I would pick a color and go for it! And then realized my bedroom looked like a green screen, yikes!

That’s how I learned that if I pulled down the colorway and looked for tones with gray mixed in, I was able to get the color I wanted to achieve without it feeling overwhelming.

Or, the opposite, if I wanted just a tint of color to the room I would pull up the colorway and do a whitewash (think whitewash green, blue, pink) to give a nod to the color, just as a hint.

It’s important to consider the furnishings of a room. The upholstery, the drapery, the accessories. It may seem like working backward but sometimes I start with a fabric, rug, or piece of art that I love and pull the tiniest hint of a color in the piece into the room as an accent.

Because color is such a powerful tool, it can make or break a space. Really it's just getting hands-on and testing it all out! Pick up a few sample colors and roll them onto your wall beside each other. Watch them as the natural lighting in your room rises and fades with the day. Test them with the lamps and overhead lighting in your room.

Color is a powerful tool in the hands of an interior designer, capable of transforming a space from ordinary to extraordinary. When used thoughtfully, it can set the mood, create visual harmony, and even express your personality.

So, don't be afraid to experiment with color and make your home a canvas for your creativity. Remember, the right color can turn your space into a true reflection of who you are.

Interior design is a never-ending evolution of style and creativity and I invite you to follow along as I steer this wild colorwheel. Thanks for reading and be sure to check out my socials to see what I’m up to next!

-Shelby