Inspired by shadow and light, discover the beauty of a palette of transitional darks. Gradating from dark to light and cool to warm; Subway and Evermore are paired with shaded grays, Rand Moon and Sultry Castle. Pale Green Tea from the 2021 Color of the Year Trend Card brings a fresh highlight. So, with a...Read More
It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since Joanna Gaines introduced her Magnolia Home Paint line. Just added to the palette of 150 colors is a new green called 1905 Green. This moody forest green is “the green” that tells the story of the coffee shop, Magnolia Press Coffee Company, Chip...Read More
Get inspired with a seasonal color scheme of autumnal shades. A deep burnt umber and a rich forest inspired green are balanced by a mix of light and dark cozy neutrals. As temperatures drop let this beautiful palette warm up your home.Read More
Heat up your home with these uplifting color combinations of glowing summer oranges and desert-inspired neutrals — the perfect color scheme for bedrooms and living spaces. With some inspiration and a few easy steps, you too can bring the inviting warmth and energy of the sun into your home. The colors you choose...Read More
What’s new with Farrow & Ball? Farrow & Ball adds a touch more glamour and drama to nine of their “best-loved” designs with a layer of metallic: gold, silver, copper and gilver (a mix of gold and silver). Lonny quotes the head of creative at Farrow & Ball, Charlotte Crosby, “We are seeing more...Read More
“Everything but the kitchen sink” describes what Mother Nature threw our way this past winter here in Minnesota, wouldn’t you agree? Luckily we have the Bachman’s Spring Ideas House where we are guaranteed a much welcomed dose of spring greenery and cheerful colors. Each season (Spring, Fall and Winter) the Inspiration and Innovation Team at...Read More
One of the most anticipated days of the year for color enthusiasts falls in early December — that’s when Pantone announces their Color of the Year! Living Coral has been proclaimed THE COLOR for 2019. For the past 20 years Pantone’s COTY has influenced fashion, home furnishings, and industrial design, as well as product,...Read More
This is the best time of the year for color enthusiasts — it’s when all the paint companies announce their Color of the Year and Color Trend palettes for the upcoming year and the grand finale in December when international color forecasting company Pantone announces their COTY. It’s a bonus year — British paint company...Read More
Hip and arty, yellow is the signature color of Generation Z. It first emerged as part of a youthful art movement and is poised to brighten all of our lives just like a beam of sunshine. Use this joyful color to add freshness and light as the main color or as a happy accent to...Read More
If you think you would never use lilac in your home, this is the color that could change your mind. Its understated sophistication is perfect for making a quiet statement or adding a touch of color to a neutral scheme. Accent with warm woods, pottery, and items in matte silver, bronze, or burnished copper. Odyssey...Read More