Inspiration is hard to come by. To create a design, you need to have inspiration; something to base your design on. For example, a designer may choose a certain piece of furniture to be their inspiration for the rest of the room. They will choose a color palette, textures, and other elements all based off of that piece of furniture.
For me, I find inspirations in nature, people, and places. I am a country girl, and have spent a lot of my time outdoors, and have come to appreciate the incredible creation that God has provided. Also people, such as historical figures, famous actors in different time periods, as well as the people around me. With classmates and friends I am able to get their input on my ideas and that really is a huge help.
Finding inspiration is different for everyone, but everyone has it. Just dig down deep and find it! :)
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Trend Alert: Color
Within the Interior Design program here at RCC we are required to take a color theory class (Principles and Elements of Design II). In this class we have learned a lot about color. How color can have a physocological affect as well as physical affect on us. Another thing that I have learned is that there is an infinite amount of color. From different hues, shades, tints, etc. it seems to be never ending!
With Spring arriving shortly and Summer not far behind, many of you may be wanting to do some renovations in your homes, maybe change up the color. So, with the vast amount of choices in color, how do you go about choosing the right ones? Well, here is one option, follow the trend!
Every year different paint companies choose a color that will be the inspiration for their products and designs. Here are a few examples of major companies and their choices for 2011.
Pantone:
This company decided on a color called Honeysuckle, which is a hot pink hue. I know what you guys may be thinking, pink? thats for girls! However, pink embraces boldness with a sense of grace.
Benjamin Moore:
This company has chosen a color by the name of Vintage Wine. This color has a layer of rich brown which provides comfort and familiarity.
These are just 3 examples of color trends picked out but there are many more companies with many more colors and palettes.
A tip for those of you wanting to do some renovations: do your homework! research and study colors that you might like to have in your home, don't just go out and pick any color, because like I mentioned before, colors can have an effect on you.
With Spring arriving shortly and Summer not far behind, many of you may be wanting to do some renovations in your homes, maybe change up the color. So, with the vast amount of choices in color, how do you go about choosing the right ones? Well, here is one option, follow the trend!
Every year different paint companies choose a color that will be the inspiration for their products and designs. Here are a few examples of major companies and their choices for 2011.
Pantone:
This company decided on a color called Honeysuckle, which is a hot pink hue. I know what you guys may be thinking, pink? thats for girls! However, pink embraces boldness with a sense of grace.
This company has chosen a color by the name of Vintage Wine. This color has a layer of rich brown which provides comfort and familiarity.
ICI Dulux:
Their color for 2011 is Citrus Yellow. This color gives off a fun and positive energy feel.
A tip for those of you wanting to do some renovations: do your homework! research and study colors that you might like to have in your home, don't just go out and pick any color, because like I mentioned before, colors can have an effect on you.
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