Posted by Delila in Uncategorized on January 23, 2012 | no comments
In case you weren’t inspired enough by my previous post, check out these fun design ideas using splashes of Tangerine Tango… the 2012 Pantone Color of the Year!
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~Karen
Posted by Delila in Uncategorized on January 13, 2012 | no comments
In the dark of winter seems like the perfect time to write about something vivid… something that can transform a room and enliven your mood. Something that is sure to make you smile. Color!
Pantone, the color company responsible for the first standardized color book for designers, is also responsible for naming the “color of the year.” A rich and lively shade of orange called Tangerine Tango is the winner for 2012, and you can expect to see this vibrant shade creating a fresh burst energy and warmth in home décor, fashion and cosmetics.
One design blogger described the color like this: “what fuchsia is to pink…tangerine tango is to orange.” Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, explains, “…Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it…sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive…” She goes on to say, “Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”
Some clients are already asking, how such a vivid color could be used in home décor without overwhelming a space. By including this delicious hue in art or accessories (such as throw pillows) you can add spice and interest to any room. For a bolder burst of color, paint a single wall in the bathroom or hallway.
Tangerine Tango might be just the right shade to brighten your winter walls and lift your soggy spirits. Give me a call to schedule a consultation and hear about my new client discount!
Until then,
Karen
Posted by Delila in Uncategorized on December 30, 2011 | no comments
I guess you could say my work is the unavoidable result of a lifelong passion to create. Design has been a focus and outlet in my life since I was old enough to hold a paintbrush. As a teenager, when my friends were out dancing so was I… dancing around the house, decorating!
Design is all about using your imagination and stretching beyond it. And I believe we all have an inner designer… just waiting to be unleashed!
Some of my best clients come to me overwhelmed with the process of designing or remodeling or refreshing a space. They have reached a road block and can’t seem to find clarity in their own vision or path of desire. I love to come in an assist people in thinking “outside of the box,” and really playing with the infinite possibility available in the world of interior design.
Here’s the thing: Design rules are made to be broken! The process of transforming your space to be a more accurate reflection of YOU should be fun! And my job is to make it fun, and to relieve the burden of details so my clients can really enjoy both the process and the outcome.
As a designer, inspiration is my creative edge. This blog is a place I will describe the unique dreams and desires that drive design, and I will provide you with lots of practical tips you can use in your own space. So, check back often…
Let’s play!
Karen
