Category: Colors to Try

Interior Color Palettes That Tell Your Story!

Interior Color Palettes That Tell Your Story!

If you’ve read my accompanying piece, exterior house color palettes that tell your story, it discusses how to create a first impression before anyone ever steps through the front door....

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Why I Never Choose Paint Colors in the Store!

Why I Never Choose Paint Colors in the Store!

Walk into any paint store, and you'll find thousands of color chips neatly displayed on the wall; for many people, it’s overwhelming! It's tempting to think choosing the perfect paint...

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Cool Interior Colors: Summer’s Secret to a Comfortable Home

Cool Interior Colors: Summer’s Secret to a Comfortable Home

When summer temperatures soar, most of us instinctively reach for the thermostat and a bubbly cold drink! We close the blinds, turn on the ceiling fans, and hope the air...

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Watercolors: A Fresh Approach to Coastal Paint Colors!

Watercolors: A Fresh Approach to Coastal Paint Colors!

For years, “coastal” has been one of the most recognizable styles in interior/exterior design. It instantly brings to mind white shiplap, blue accents, salty-gray shingles, and beach-inspired décor (Cape Cod...

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How to Make “Difficult Colors” Work in Your Home!

How to Make “Difficult Colors” Work in Your Home!

As a color consultant/color expert, I’ll sometimes run into a scenario like this: a client has a color they truly love, something animated and loud, something unexpected—but they’re not quite...

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Is Green a Calming Color? Nature’s Impact on Our Psyche

Is Green a Calming Color? Nature’s Impact on Our Psyche

Recently, I discussed the strategy of using earthy colors to help awaken those great feelings of the spring thaw—those subtle tones that begin to appear when the landscape slowly wakes...

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