Rust coloured dining
a warm dining area
This neutral home needed to warm things up in the dining area. The home main colour was HC-45 Shaker Beige and sets off a nice calming feel. The depth of orange in this colour 2175-30 Rust is a perfect pairing with lighter toned flooring. Painting only a few walls is a perfect way to make the dining area stand out.
a deep taupe that will make your room cozy for fall
Benjamin Moore color “AF-155 Weimaraner” a warm and cozy gray based taupe that works great with cool accents (such as blue, turquoise and green) but also with deep warm tones (such as chocolate, rust, gold and red).
A great elegant color if you are looking for a neutral dining room.
This wall color sets off beautifully against white and off whites.
A favorite when it comes to exterior paint colours, it gives siding a whole new look (see above). It also looks great on garage doors on brick homes, it picks up on the grout colour.
a classic light taupe
Benjamin Moore color “CC-458 Mocha Creme”…more of a cooler gray and looks elegant with white trim.
crazy for navy.
We love this hue of navy with a slight purple tone, for this look try Benjamin Moore’s CC-962 Blackberry Punch.
Photo courtesy of: Design * Sponge
Navy looks great painted over brick and sets off nicely against wood undertones.
If you think navy may be too dark for your space, then try painting out some old furniture or cabinets. It will give you the same kind of feel.
sex and the city * carrie and big’s apartment
Carrie and Big’s living room includes a Montauk Sofa upholstered in blue wool-mohair from Donghia and a pair of beige midcentury side chairs. The bright floral Birdie Blossom Cushion by Paul Smith for the Rug Company adds a classic “Carrie” touch.
In the dining room, an oxidized-metal chandelier by Property hangs above a French 1940s mahogany table from Alan Moss. The custom-made chairs were upholstered in a Lee Jofa print fabric.
A blown-glass chandelier by Lindsey Adelman Studio is a showstopper in Carrie and Big’s hallway.
Carrie and Big’s bedroom is a striking blend of pattern and texture. The custom-headboard is covered in fabric by Kravet and pops against the neutral Rococo Stripe wallpaper by by Cole & Son from Lee Jofa. The bedding is from Anichini.
The closet is a functional his-and-hers space, with Big’s clothes on the left and Carrie’s (mostly) on the right. It’s more subdued than the flashier closet of the first film, set decorator Lydia Marks says: “The ‘wow’ factors are the woodwork and the hardware. It’s more grown up and sophisticated.”
Courtesy of Elle Decor
dining *holiday colors
Capture the warm glow of the holiday season with walls of classic marblehead gold (HC-11) accented by soft, creamy deep in thought (AF-30) trim. A shot of espresso (2099-30) adds just the right finishing touch.
the royal touch
We couldn’t resist these crowned napkin rings, pick them up for your thanksgiving and christmas dinners!
Dining Room shown above is painted 2145-40 Fernwood Green, Benjamin Moore + Pottery Barn.
wallpaper on the ceiling?
In the Dining Room…
Often when designing a dining room, it’s hard to know what to do with the coffered ceiling. Why not treat it like a 5th wall? Paint it a nice accent colour, pulled from fabrics, a rug or even your good china. If you want to take it to another level, try a nice sophisticated wallpaper. We love this black and white paisley shown above, it’s timeless and flexible; allowing bold pops of colour in furnishings and artwork.
In a Bedroom…
Putting wallpaper on the ceiling of a childs bedroom, is fun and unexpected. It truly is a 5th wall, so when addressed properly…it can really transform a room. This nursery was designed by Sarah Richardson.
shining bright…
Gotta hand it to design sponge for another great profile on stylist and designer raina kattelson
I just wanted to pass this one on, love the use of color…brilliant.
