Pantone Inc., the oracle of colors, has recently crowned Marsala as the Color of the Year for 2015. Since color - just like everything else - is highly subjective, the unveiling was dealt with both negative and positive reviews. Pantone describes the color as “much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal, while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness. This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors." And what does it do for interior design? According to Pantone’s press release, “Complex and full-bodied without overpowering, Marsala provides a unifying element for interior...
Toile de Jouy – the 18th century pattern has remained an aesthetic pleasure with a luxurious appeal. No wonder it’s been used and abused over the years - from interior design to tableware! Christophe Phillipe-Oberkampf’s masterpiece is not just a design that motif repetitions; what makes the pattern from Jouy-en-Josas (a commune in the region of North-Central France) extra interesting are the stories it declares. The “Le Ballon de Gonesse”, one of the first produced designs of Oberkampf and Jean Baptiste Huet, portrays Prof. Jacques Charles and Nicolas-Louis Robert inside the first hydrogen balloon the latter built, flying over the Tuileries Gardens. Huet’s later creations include the epochal monuments of Egypt and Jerusalem. Exemplary interior designer Sheila Bridges’ Harlem Toile de...
The year’s coming to an end, but the tribal-themed design revolution is still going strong! Pantone named this trend “Tribal Threads” with neutral colors dominating the palette. Pantone thoughtfully states that “We are all members of tribes whether through cultural background, religion, political affiliation or community. The colors in this palette are as varied as the tribal diversity they represent, yet they construct a universal linkage of artistic appreciation rooted in personal expression.” Apart from colors, another key element in creating a tribal-themed interior is pattern; it can range from subtle to vivid. And of course, there are the highly paramount tribal ornaments. The latter will hold the overall look and authenticity of an exotic home together. Let’s elaborate on...
Winter is coming. Is your home ready? Comfort is the most important reason to make one’s home cozy during the three months of nippy weather. The other reason is purely aesthetic – you may want to cozy it up just to be harmonious with the season. The third is tinged with green factors: bucks and the environment. Making a room cozy enough will save you a little bit of money and will help you be extra kind to Mother Earth in the process by using the heater less. Now that we’ve covered the three most important reasons to cozy up one’s home during winter, we’ll now focus on the fun part: decorating! Layering Winter is all about layering clothes, right?...
