Color undertones? ...What???

What undertones do you like?  Not underwear...but color undertones?

There are lots of different areas we could talk about with color, but today I want to talk about undertones.  Contrary to what some people think there are only 2 undertones to color: Blue and yellow.  (No, there is no red...unless you are talking about skin???)

This photo is Feras Irikat, who is the Design Director  at Oceanside and Mandala Tile.  He is standing in front of colors that show the blue undertones to the left and the yellow undertones are to the right.

First, if you tend to like a color with blue undertones what does your personality tend to be like and /or what kinds of things do you like around you?  You tend to be a list writer, like modern, shining, like quilding such as Louis VXI, like lots of pattern, like intimate, close rooms, use accent walls, nametags, you can be analytical, time conscious, and can be naggers.

On the other side, if you prefer yellow undertones in your colors, you tend to not write lists, you prefer organic things, textures, open living lifestyle(versus closed, intimate rooms), no nametags, you tend to be very friendly, not time conscious, and when you say things you only say them once and don't repeat it.

Where do you fall?  And do these generalities apply to you? 

Consider that there are visible wavelengths of color to humans with green being at 550 or the exact center as it has equal parts  blue and yellow.  This color always has a positive reaction, but it can also have blue or yellow undertone.   Blues produce melatonin in the brain, but in high levels it can produce depression.  Red is a stimulant, and pink can over-stimulate girls.

What colors on each side of the color spectrum have no undertones?  Magenta is purely blue and red, and on the yellow undertone side, orange is purely yellow and red.  Some people go as far as to carry a color swatch of the orange and magenta with them when chosing colors as each side will help you choose a harmonious color story.  If the orange goes better with your chosen color, then your undertone is on the yellow side.  If the
To find out where a color falls, and therefore what it’s undertone is, simply know 2 important facts:   There is only one color that exists on the warm side of the chart and not the cool side, Orange.
And, there is only one color that exists on the cool side and not the warm side: Magenta.

But how do I use this information?  Put a swatch of orange and magenta next to your color or a color palette and you will see quickly where your colors fall on the spectrum. Do they blend together and are your undertones consistent to result in a harmonious and perfect blend for your purpose!

All Colors are Good, All Palettes are Not
Remember there are no bad colors, but there are bad palettes. Keep the Harmony of the colors, a smooth transition on the eye between the pigment and the undertones make a beautiful palette.
magenta goes better with your chosen color then the cooler colors will harmonize best!

This room below shows both colors(or close to them) in one room...

from Tradional Home.com

A side note:  after WWII, navy blue became masculine because of the army uniforms.  Prior to this, pink was considered masculine because it was red with a some white mixed in and red is usually associated with warnings or power.  (Think red power ties.)  Very interesting!!!  In current times babies are inundated with blues for boys and pinks for girls...

Think about this, black to the blue undertone people represents an authoritative color, but to yellow undertone people it is a morbid color.

I don't know if this helps you in any way but it IS interesting to think about!

"Color is music to your eyes!"

I have always been intrigued by color, and take as many classes as possible regarding color as I can!  When I signed up for the Montana Tile and Stone Summit in Bozeman, MT in September little did I know that I would get to hear one of the most dynamic speakers ever.  His name is Feras Irikat and he is the Design Director of Oceanside Tile and Mandala Tile Companies. 

I was so excited after taking his color theory class, I have just been dying to share some of the information.  This is the  2nd blog covering it all!

Pigment and color are influenced by texture, rough or smooth, honed or polished, etc.  (Think about how a textured wall will have some shadows and the paint appears differently to show the texture.)

When considering a color, it must be looked at in it's intended environment WITH  the light source that will be used.  Remember that there are light fixtures that cast a blue or yellow (cool or warm) light, and these will affect the color used.

No 2 people will react to a color the same way!  We all see it slightly differently.  And, as we age our cornea becomes more yellow so this too affects our perception of color.  Our color perception is affected by conditioning also.  Consider that before WWI, navy blue was considered a feminine color until it was used for Army uniforms.  And pink, since it was a lighter shade of red was used for boys as it denoted power and authority.  Boy, not now!

from MinimalistHome.com

Think about why you purchase certain items: do you need it, value it, or is it an emotional purchase?  Color can affect the emotional purchase...

Condiser your clothes when deciding on a color palette because whatever colors you look good wearing you will look good sitting in.  Don't buy a yellow sofa if you don't wear it, because you will look sickly!

Remember that there are no bad color choices...meaning if you love a color it will be "in style" or appropriate for your living spaces.  Any color will look good as long as it is your taste.

DNA of color....

Of what?  COLOR...the DNA of color!  Use it to be sure your color scheme will harmonize.

After attending a class on color I got all excited and will write 3 different posts regarding this.  Think about how we perceive color...no 2 people see or react to the same color the same way!  Why, because of emotional and biological factors.  (Maybe your time-out sofa was mauve growing up and now you hate that color...almost get sick seeing it...enough of a visual?)

Before we get too far into this subject, consider harmony in color.  In order to do this, we must break down color into its "DNA form" or its most basic parts.  What colors make it up?  By that I mean, how much of the primary colors are present?  Blue, yellow and red. And, how much of each are in it- or it's undertone.  (We are not talking about whether the color is a warm or cool color here-we will save that for another time.)

Basic Color Chart

According to an article titled "Color Decoded", (published on www.kbbonline.com and written by Feras Irikat), before we get to far with the DNA of color or it's undertone we must first consider that a color can only have a blue or yellow undertone.  No red, but why not?  Our eye can recognize red as a full color, our rods and cones(inside our eyes) cannot recognize it as an undertone, therefore our eye moves to the next dominating primary DNA, blue or yellow.  If colors share alot of DNA strands they will work together harmoniously.  If they don't share these same DNA strands or undertones, will vibrate with each other.  With common DNA or undertones in the colors we are using together, the easier it is on our eyes to transition visually from color to color. 

The citrus colors and the purple are more lively here!

The article goes on to say that this does not mean you should never use "vibrating" colors, because some situations may require them.  They also quoted Michel Eugene Chevreul:  "In order to change a color, it is enough to change the color of its background." 



This room has a less jarring color scheme.

The next blog will go more in depth with color undertones and characteristics of people who prefer one undertone or the other.  Where will you fit in?

1983 Tri-level gets a 2011 RockyMtn Update



AFTER- ALL NEW ENTRANCE

What do ya do with a 1983 tri-level with grey vinyl siding to update it?

Actually a multi-level home meaning there are 4 levels, but from the outside it appears to be a tri-level.  Still, what do ya do with it? 


BEFORE-OLD HOUSE SIDING and
 BRICK

I am pretty sure my husband will never let me update a home again....we might as well built a new home for all of the updates it has led to...and as I have blogged before, this all started with the need for a new roof!   AND my attending Interior Design school...because then I knew what was possible...

SIDNG REMOVED to prepare for NEW ROOF

And boy, did it cost my husband...but boy does it look great!  This chronicles the changes to the exterior of the home as far as the siding, rock, etc. goes.  But, now we are contemplating the installation of a paver patio and filling in with some greenery where it got run over by contractors or died because we had no sprinklers.  (Sprinklers came at the end-I will mention them later.)

SHED ROOF ADDED above FRONT DOOR

So, because we needed a new roof, I said it would be a perfect time to add a new shed roof to the front to change the 1983 looks of the house in general.  (Believe me, vinyl siding in our hot/cold climate do not go together! Weed eaters eat them in the summer and freeze breaks it in the winter...))  So, off we go to an architect to get plans drawn up for the shed roof (that is the new overhang above the new door) and I wanted to add some columns of some sort-which he did and I truly love!

SHED ROOF, DOOR and COLUMNS during construction

So, new roof shingles meant a new shed roof needed to be constructed first, and if you are adding the new shed roof, we probly ought to change the front door as it was an oak door that the finish bubbled from the heat and had an old ugly storm door atttached. 



HUSBAND REMOVING BRICK(I hauled it to the trailer after it was down)

Do you see where this logic is going?  From there we had to decide what to do about the siding at the front door....you may not be able to tell easily from the posted pictures but there was brown brick from the ground up to the roof  across the main level and then as a wainscot on the taller side of the house.  To install the front door the brick had to come down...so we ended up siding the whole front of the house-AFTER we took the brick down and built an apron under the bay window. 

BUILDING NEW APRON UNDER BAY WINDOW

Now, if we were going to "rock" the front of the house, columns included, we need to "rock" the fireplace as well.  Again, do you see where this is going?  Yes, we built a new fireplace inside and had it rocked at the same time.  (Those pictures will appear later in an interior blog.)

FIREPLACE BEFORE

AFTER ROCK INSTALLATION

AFTER-NEW SIDING and ROCK

It took 2 years to get the siding finished, not because of contractor delays but because of the budget.  Several things, like 32 foot walls were removed inside and a sprinkler system installed, in addition to the roof, siding, rock and fireplace.  Interior changes will show up in an interior post to this blog.

I am actually taking a bookmaking class and plan to make a book of the whole remodel process and update of this home.  I will be able to use it for my business and have a record of what it looked like before, like a "look what I can do" book.



AFTER-NEW BACK DOOR AND SIDELIGHT(don't look at the deck, that is another project)

Our next stop on this remodel rollercoaster will be to show interior updates we have made so far. 

Check out my new facebook page titled: www.facebook.com/VernaVuckovich@v.v.Design
I share an interior design quote there every weekday- just to inspire you...AND if you are inspired but aren't sure where to begin with a project, give me a call.  Maybe all you need is a 2 hour consultation to get on the project started or if you need more help I can provide color renderings of the project, items to use in the project,  space planning( how much and what kinds of furniture would fit in a space), and kitchen or bath cabinet plans.

I hope the moral of this story is that you really don't have to build a new house to get a different look..yes, it may have been easier to build, but we loved the location, neighbors and square footage!  Happy dreaming!  I can help you do it!

Marble in the Kitchen???

Yes, marble in the kitchen!
One of the classes at the Montana Tile and Stone Summit covered just this subject.  The teacher, Vincent Moiso, is "certified" in marble knowledge!  You can get more information from www.marble-institute.com if you so please.

You have probably heard that it is too soft...I will discuss some of the myths surrounding marble use in the kitchen. 

Myth #1: Marble is prone to staining.   Well, think about this, all stone, granite included, stains.  Be sure to get the proper sealing to help with this.

Myth #2: Marble etches when used in a kitchen.  Same as above, even granite can etch, but there are harder marbles than others.

Myth #3: Marble is too expensive.  The location of the quarry and kind of marble will determine this.  So it follows, the more rare the marble, the more expensive it will be.

Myth #4:  Marble, granite, and natural stone emit radioactive radon.  To be clear here, everything that comes out of the ground emits radon.  Usually it is only a trace amount.

Some history:  Michelangelo used marble when he created the Statue of David, marble was used before granite, and it keeps dough cool for bakeries and restaurants.  The United States is the largest stone consuming nation, especially for all applications....imagine that! LOL

A little about where marble is harvested.  Italy has huge quarries of carrera marble, and calacatta cremo, among others.  I saw where there is Chinese marble, and even some out of Danby, Vermont.  Danby is where Martha Stewart gets all of her marble for her numerous homes...yes, I said numerous homes.  In fact all of these pictures are from the Danby, Vermont quarry, which by the way is the largest underground quarry worldwide.  You can visit the website at www.vermontquarries.com to viewmore varieties and colors of marble.

Think about this...marble from Danby, VT called calcutta "Imperial Dandy" costs 1/4 of what it would cost from Italy....with similar looks to them.  Transportation across an ocean WILL make a difference.  (Ya think?!?!?)

Some things to consider when buying:  Compressive strength(weight it takes before the stone breaks), abrasion resistance(scratching), and absorption rate(of water).  I will not go into this in depth, but a side note is that the Vermont marbles absorb less than the granite.
***The whiter the marble- the denser it is.  Also, do you want it to have a honed finish(that is more of a matte look) or polished( more of a shiny finish)?  If you care, Martha likes the honed marble from VT.

Honed marble has a more muted color, but the undertones will still be there, it doesn't dull as easily because it is a matte finish, and scratches show less.

Marble has 4 grades and this refers to its wearability.  You can look this up also...

Most water based sealers work well- make sure it is food safe.  Wipe spills as soon as you can, if something is missed try a poulstice solution to get the stain out.  Don't use ammonia or vinegar as these will strip the finishes off-use a ph neutral stone cleaner.

So, what do you take away from this?  Take a look around at all of the restaurants who use marble, even ice cream stores...magazines have lots and lots of kitchens with marble in them!  Well I would say to NOT be afraid of marble if you love the look!!!

 Here are 2 of the marbles from Danby, VT.

DANBY GREY

Verde Cavendish



Tile Summit in Bozeman, MT

SYZYRGY Tile

Woo hoo!! I got to go to a tile summit!  Loads of cool stuff....
Last week I attended a tile and stone "summit" held at the awesome store in Bozeman, MT called Montana Stone and Tile. Price, Emily, Doro, Michelle, and  Ari at Montana Stone and Tile carry exquisite products like the German fixtures by Dorn Bracht and unique handles. 

We had classes on the use of marble in the kitchen, grout and mortar and backer for tiles and stone, the history of the bath "rituals" dating back to ancient Roman days, and took a tour of the fabrication department. They have the most fabulous lines tile (like these pictured) made by Metamorph Bronze and Syzyrgy. They also carried Italian tile that was exquisite! Linen looks as well as "perforated" looks..it had little circles that varied with the size.

METAPHOR BRONZE Tile: Molding

METAPHOR BRONZE Corner

SYZYRGY Tile

Another line of tile I fell in love with was Island Stone Glass.  There are 3 surfaces to choose from: textured, matte and gloss with lots of great colors to choose from.  Look at all of the wonderful stone and glass options they have available.  They also have some great ideas for placement.  www.islandstone.com

 

ISLAND STONE-Linear glass tile



Back to the marble issue...alot of people think that marble (and soapstone for that matter) may be too soft for the kitchen...we will talk about this issue next time!

 

Remodel update:  Siding is finished-YES!!! new patio door to back yard along with a side light to keep more view of the garden.  I am looking to paint some more trim around these new doors.

KitchenRenoAdvice...Been there Done that

Planning a kitchen reno in the near future? I am sharing helpful advice from others who have been there, done that...

RULE #1 for any remodel, not just kitchens...No matter how much time the contractor estimates to get the job done- always double it! Yes, double it or even triple it! It always takes longer, costs more (because you never know what might be hiding behind those walls), and changes your routine..

One big piece of advice is to find space somewhere else to cook while the kitchen is out of commission. Could you move the microwave to the dining room or basement and fix meals there? Those of you with mini bars in the rec room have a step up as there usually is counter space and maybe even a small fridge or microwave. Another thought is to purchase small toaster oven- these not only toast bread, but can cook pizzas as well.

Do you have a slowcooker? These can be a great help and you can start your dinner before you leave for work. Recipes for a slow cooker can be found online or cookbooks.

Try to set a routine...get the slow cooker ready before you leave for work..cook your weekend breakfast of pancakes and eggs every weekend...or change up the menu a little to accommodate the remodel.

Plan for your shopping trips- boiling water for pasta may be too hard or non-existent, so decide ahead of time what you can cook. This will make the shopping easier to plan.

Try to spend time with your friends or family. Even if it is at your home ask the others to bring food so you aren't doing all of the cooking. It might be a great time to take a vacation or day trips...although I wouldn't leave my reno unless I trusted my contractor to do the job the way it was planned.

I love the cleaner, more modern look to the kitchens pictured here. As most of you know, we are in the planning stages of a new kitchen for our home, and I am always looking at kitchen ideas. What would you like to put in your kitchen? What would you change for your lifestyle?

With the current economy, more people are remodeling where they live rather than build a new home. And that is where we are at with our home- why build when I have lots of square footage with neighbors who have beautiful yards and keep things maintained, etc. We know there is no guarantee that we will recoup all of our remodeling money spent, but know that updating always pays off in some way. Could you update a few things without having to spend too much? Things to ponder...

Remodel update: Siding is going up on the 3 remaining sides of the house. (It was amazing to me just how many people didn't realize that for the last year our house had 2 different sidings on it...the new Hardie cement board khaki colored siding on the front and the old gray vinyl siding on the other sides...new patio door to be installed soon! Kitchen cabinet builder to visit soon also!

Have a great Labor Day weekend!

Design by the Numb3rs

Measurements to live by?? Yep, there are a few numbers you should remember. The top 10 measurements you need to decorate with are listed below. Of course we learned all about these in design classes, and the July/August issue of House Beautiful included them.

1. 36" The easiest 1 for me to remember is that a dining room chandelier should hang about 3' above the dining table. This prevents light from shining in anyones eyes.

2. 36" Light switches should be installed 36" above the floor and 1 1/2 to 2" to the side of the door trim.

3. 1 : 1.62 Forever and ever, the golden ratio or perfect proportion is 1 : 1.62

4. Mount curtains as high as possible to give the room more height. If you want them to break at the floor allow 1 1/2" extra length.

5. Size of an overhead light fixture is the sum of the length and width of the room in feet. Then turn this into an inch amount. So a 10 X 12 room would use a 22" fixture.

6. 400 sq. ft. That is the amount of paint that 1 gallon of paint will cover 400 sq. ft.

7. 38" high. Kitchen islands should be 38" so that food prep is easier. Other countertops are usually 36" high.

8. 36", 48", 60" The 36" round table to great for conversations, a 48" round table seats 6 and the 60" round table will seat 8 standard dining chairs or 10 ballroom chairs.

9. 2 1/2 to 3 times. The extra width you should multiply the window width by. Buy a rod 10 to 12" wider than the window frame for the stack back and to make the windows appear wider than it is.

10. 14 yards of 54" fabric. The amount needed to reupholster a standard 84" sofa. Add 2 yards for a skirt.

Wondering what the pictures are all about? I found them on the Better Homes and Gradens website and loved them all instantly! Purple seems to be showing up in alot of different places!

Remodel Update: New back door, new siding, and new sprinklers...starting today! I know that may not sound exciting to all of you, but it sure is to us!

It's August- ice cubes and breakfast nooks!

What's with the pictures? Just some bling in case you are thinking about a breakfast nook for your own home or even future home. I found them on the Better Homes and Gardens website. Whether you have space for a breakfast nook or not, take in the colors used in each space. They are inspiring to me in that they are refreshing and/or calm to start and maybe end your day with! Think about what you might use...

Okay, this may be a departure from my usual blog, but I thought it was such good information that I am including it this week. What is so exciting? Well, maybe not exciting, but useful...

new uses for ice cubes....yes, you read it correctly, ice cubes...these hints are from RealSimple magazine, written by Julia Edelstein and Ashley Niedringhaus in the August 2011 issue.

First, use it as a soup skimmer by putting ice cubes in a metal ladle and skim it across the top of the soup. The fat will stick to the bottom of the ladle.

Second, use them to water your house plants slowly so you don't have to drain them in a sink. Third, use the corner of the cube to smooth the edge of caulk to leave a clean edge without sticking.

Fourth, and this is for the girls, rub a cube over your eye brows a few minutes before you tweeze them to numb the skin. Also use it after the tweezing to reduce redness.

Fifth, throw a handful of ice cubes and a pinch of baking soda through your garbage disposal to get rid of built-up grease and smell.

And sixth, place a piece of ice on the underside of your wrist to slowly drop your body temperature as the blood flows through that chilly pulse point.

Did you learn anything? I know I did...

Remodel Update: Sprinklers installed in yard 2 weeks ago, last 3 sides of house siding installed starting Monday. New carpet for great room area was delivered-more on that later.

Design Quote of the day: "You should have a picture of yourself as a kid in your home so that you remember where you came from."—Musician John Mayer, September 09 Elle Decor Magazine

Small Space Suggestions

I decided to share some info I found in an article about how to make a small apartment seem larger than it really is. I know some of my readers live in small spaces or apartments and I think you may find this helpful! Now if you own a small space some of these suggestions may be easier to implement than if you are a renter. These suggestions can even be applied to a small room in your house.

The suggestions came from Apartment Therapy's founder Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, who lives in a 725 square foot place himself.

His suggestions include: Leaving some empty space in a room so your eyes have room to travel- in other words don't pack it all in! Edit, edit edit... Take doors off of closets or doorways as they take up more space when open, than if you had hung a curtain up instead. Keep your closets organized and well-lit. (I have bought small puck-like LED self-stick lights-battery operated just for this purpose.) He suggests that there be at least 3 points of light to create an illusion of more space and depth. Buy LED rope lighting and use it in a closet, under a wall cabinet, or on top of wall cabinets. Use mirrors to increase light and make it feel larger. Contrast your colors to help your eyes move around the room. Curtains can be floor to ceiling to make your windows seem larger or taller. (Shower curtains can be used the same way.) AND, be sure to keep your windows clean as dirt stops your gaze from moving outside.

The lighting and mirror suggestions are represented above.



Anything helpful there that you can use??? I had to include the last photo as it reminded me of my dorm room days!!! (Only a "few" years ago...)

Remodel update: Okay, this is our 18th year in this house and we talk about a sprinkler system each and every year...I suggested (yes, I know, my fault..LOL) we put in the sprinkler system instead of the new kitchen cabinets. And, my husband agreed, then suggested that we finish some of the smaller items on the to-do list like the surround sound, whole house music system, the rest of the siding, and a new area carpet for the great room. What he didn't know-and it has not been decided- is that I want to replace the back sliding door with a patio door and add windows across that same wall to allow a better view of my garden. We have gotten most of the estimates back...the biggest decision is the windows and back door as it will involve temporarily removing half of the cabinets presently in there, sheetrock work, putting in a new header for support of the windows as the wall is a supporting wall....AND this has to be done before the siding goes up. What I didn't elaborate on was the fact that we would put the cabinets back in place until next remodeling season...could be next May for us. Whew! Lots to think about!

I have included a picture of the wall the way it currently is arranged...What would you do if you were me? Get the windows or leave the wall the way it is?

Interior Design Quote of the week: "Great brands don't chase customers; customers chase great brands". Said by Gary Friedman about Restoration Hardwares revamp, in the Wall Street Journal.

Got re-purposed?

(Kind of like Got Milk?)How do you get a new piece of furniture without spending too much money? How do you update an antique commode to fit into today's interior?

You paint it of course! And by doing so, you are also recycling an unwanted piece of furniture someone else wanted to get rid of.

These are the new pieces I decided not to buy. They cost anywhere between $300 and $700 each.

With the measurements in hand, I started by visiting a local antique mall. I actually found 3 different commodes that were the right size. The commode I chose was partially painted(shown below); it was oak, but had a new towel rack(btw this lessens the value) and the sides were splitting from the main body. It also had quite a bit of paint in the grain of the wood so I felt okay about painting it. I also removed the new towel rack. What I got was a combination antique with a modern, updated look perfect for my great room.

The finished product is below. It cost me $100 for the commode, $20 for the wood paint, and a couple hours of my time.

I have done this before with a French Louis the 16th violin-backed dining set and buffet. (The dining set was a mahogany stained wood with a veneer on the table top. The table top was damaged by fingernail polish spilled when we were kids.) After spending time painting, the dining set fit in with my then French Country interior. With a coat of paint...actually 3 coats of paint or more, as I dry-brushed the tops of the dining table and buffet to make them look like real wood, then used a brown glaze on the rest of it to make it looked a little more rustic and the details show up better. See below the finished product for yourself.

I never pass up a good piece of furniture if it can be painted or changed to work somehow. There is a side of me that loves to "repurpose" items that others have written off. Don't pass up the old mirrors if you like the frame but not the finish. I have even used metallic paints to freshen up a mirror in the remodeled bathroom on the main floor of my house.

I have also used willow sticks and pieces of a tree trunk to create a king size headboard. Some screws and rope helped make this for my master bedroom. (I have since replaced that headboard and created an upholstered headboard with nailheads outlining the edges.)

I hope that I have inspired some of you to "repurpose" an item you currently own or to go out and find one at a garage sale or an estate sale that will fit your needs!

What have you repurposed? What could you repurpose?

WHAT ABOUT A GREY?

I can honestly say that I have never been a huge fan of the color grey...charcoal, dusty colors(which are made with grey, by the way), were okay, but not a true grey. I have to admit after overdosing on dark brown and black as neutrals, I have grown to love grey! I think colors can be re-worked and look fresh again! Which reminds me of the resurgence of hot pink and kelly green...very preppy, but very fun and fresh! I can't believe I was so judgemental in my younger years...(Of course, I will not wear grey very often near my face as I look dead! Just not a good color for Verna...jewelry is another story as I love silver!)

Think about all of the grey in nature..clouds, elephants, rocks and how beautiful they are! So I guess we can change our mind about colors...



Grey is a mix of white and black in its purest form, but any other color can be added to it to make it warmer or cooler. Silhouette has red undertones, Metropolitan has cool blue, and Revere Pewter has warmer undertones. I have recently(during the remodel) painted a sofa table gray and have stained my new 72" table top with both grey and brown...to look kind of weathered. I like grey with other soothing colors- aqua and sage to apple green.


These are Cape May Cobblestone and Kendall Charcoal.



Revere Pewter and Metropolitan




Silhouette.



So what do you think? Could you like grey a little more? Paired with a lilac or purple like the carpet picture courtesy of the Flor Carpet Tiles website. www.flor.com I fell in love with this carpet- and carpet tiles can be changed out if they get ruined or stained.

A sidenote: I am awaiting samples from the concrete countertop craftsmen that will be a charcoal grey with a brown or bronze accent. I will let you know how they turn out!


Designer quote: "Remember, color is not just color, but mood, temperature and structure." - Van Day Treux