Thursday, August 3, 2017

Let Color Speak To You - Nature Inspired Paint Palettes


If by some chance you've been contemplating making a change to a room in your home - of course we all know changing the paint color is the easiest - but are finding yourself stuck, look to nature for some inspiration.  Because if there is one thing we all know nature never gets it wrong, so on that note the following are some nature inspired color palettes from Better Homes & Gardens.


Nature Inspired Color Palettes - BHG
 
Garden Fresh - Inspired by trips through flowerbeds, vegetable plots, and produce aisles, this yellow-tinted green palette makes every day feel like spring. Granny Smith apple green takes on the starring role; supporting players include pea-pod, celery, lemon, and kiwi. Bright whites, seen here as tulip petals, round out the fresh-picked palette.


Nature Inspired Color Palettes - BHG

Green Living - White walls, woodwork, and a slipcovered sofa allow green to take center stage. Strategically introduced as a pair of lattice-pattern chairs, a solid tufted ottoman, and flowery accent pillows, yellow-tone greens work with orange, brown, and gilded accessories to take the chill off the room's bright-white perimeter.


Nature Inspired Color Palettes - BHG

Water Music -  The soothing shades of ocean waves shift from green to blue depending on weather conditions and changing light. Similar color variations arise in this green-tinted palette of blues that combines turquoise, aqua, teal, azure, and baby blue.


Nature Inspired Color Palettes - BHG

Blend Mastery - A grass-cloth wallcovering that weaves together rich navy, soft cornflower, and turquoise establishes the palette. The baby blue sofa and like-color chevrons on an area rug introduce upbeat rhythms; ocean artwork rendered in deep-sea hues supplies some drama. White woodwork, frames, and accessories keep the look buoyant and breezy


Nature Inspired Color Palettes - BHG

Coffee Plantation - Exotic locales produce distinctive color schemes, including this palette that features coffee-bean brown. Putty gray and creamy white supply cooler counterpoints to the warm brown, while yellow, citron, and leafy green evoke images of sunbeams, tropical blooms, and verdant growth.


Nature Inspired Color Palettes - BHG

Rich Application - Nothing turns up the temperature better than brown walls. The warm tone envelops this study in coziness. Golden wood finishes, a throw splashed with copper, and a bronze side table blend forest-harvested hues and textures. White woodwork, an upholstered chair, and a cowhide rug pop against the room's dark surfaces; yellowish-green foliage and flowers give the room a refreshing lift.


Nature Inspired Color Palettes - BHG

Earthen Delights - Terra-cotta, putty, khaki, taupe, and amber colors evoke images of rocky landscapes, prehistoric finds, and sandy deserts. Ranging from light to dark, the tones nicely play off one another to quietly add dimension to rooms meant for relaxing.


Nature Inspired Color Palettes - BHG

Spice Route Vibes - Saturated amber tones practically glow in this neutrally decorated space. Thanks to khaki walls and taupe sofa fabric, the warm tone impresses as drapery panels and throw pillows. Khaki repeats as a pair of leather-upholstered seats and a parchment-shaded lamp. Taupe tones darken and pop as brown embellishments on the chairs.


Nature Inspired Color Palettes - BHG

Stone Tones -  Although this stony-tone palette's charcoal and ash grays read as cool, reddish undertones heat up the cocoa brown, cream, and khaki hues to create a perfectly balanced mix of warm and cold temperatures. Try this palette in rooms outfitted with naturally warm-stained cabinets, flooring, and furniture.



Nature Inspired Color Palettes - BHG

Neutrals Refined - Brown-stained furniture finishes and a woven khaki area rug provide warm counterpoints to this dining room's ash gray walls. Charcoal gray fabrics on the armchairs take on a bluish cast that subtly reflects the color of nearby draperies. Shimmering mirrors contribute yet another shade of gray to the fine-tuned medley.


Nature Inspired Color Palettes - BHG


Sunshine Chromes - Yellow shades of straw, cream, egg yolk, banana, and butter emit sunny vibes, making this a popular palette for brightening kitchens and work spaces. The lively hues create bedrooms and bathrooms that issue cheery wake-up calls.


Nature Inspired Color Palettes - BHG

Golden Glow -  Straw yellow, which appears as painted walls, wallpaper, and drapery fabric, provides a fine foundation for more vivacious yellows that amplify this bedroom's appeal. A banana yellow comforter and pillow shams step back to let brown-and-orange throw pillows and a marigold blanket shine. The area rug pulls together the varying shades of yellow with high impact.