Honeysuckle - Pantone's New Color for 2011!



Honeysuckle - Pantone's New Color for 2011 - zongluj.pl



Say good-by to turquoise. According to Pantone, the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems  for textiles, plastics, and paint, the new color is, Honeysuckle, a reddish pink that you will see showcased  in clothing, accessories, bed linens, dinnerware, towels, shower curtains, rugs, window treatments, blenders, mixers, cosmetics, cameras, jewelry, cars, wall color  and coverings in 2011. 

Honeysuckle Graces This Bathroom - GetGoingGirl.com





Honeysuckle in the Fashion World - barcados.com

Honeysuckle Brightens This Bedroom - Papernstitchblog.com



  Honeysuckle Brings This Room to Life - The Decorista.com

What are your thoughts about this color?   Will Honeysuckle find its way into your weekly manicure?  Can you picture it in a room in your home? Would you brave the world as a new Mary Kaye in a car in this color?  What about that wedding you have to attend in June - a Honeysuckle - colored dress!  The possibilities are endless.  If you'd like to incorporate this color into your home color scheme, give me a call at 904-553-0366.  Now where is that honeysuckle-colored toothbrush of mine?

Sherwin Williams 2011 Paint Color Palette - Purely Refined

The Sherwin Williams Purely Refined 2011 color palette is elegant, tailored, and understated. Most of the colors are neutral hues lending themselves beautifully as backdrops to rooms filled with bright accent colors. I have featured  a few of them here in various rooms and exteriors, some alone, others with coordinating colors. Take a peek and let me know which color(s) you like the best. Could you see yourself using any of these in your home? I love your comments so don’t be afraid to leave them.

Pictured in the kitchen above are two Sherwin Williams paint colors from this palette, Svelte Sage SW6164  and Classic Light Buff SW0050.  This duo provides just the right amount of contrast  for someone who is more conservative with color choices and wants to maintain a light bright room. They pair beautifully with the light wood of the breakfast bar, the stainless steel appliances, the black countertop and table and chairs.  Since Svelte Sage has  green undertones and Classic Light Buff has yellow undertones,  this is a  workable combination. 

This bedroom clearly beckons a color enthusiast.  Bracing Blue SW6242 is a beautiful hue which has blue-violet undertones. Couldn't you just picture a comforter and/or rug with hints of this color combined with some yellow-orange or blue-green?

For those of you who like the idea of using a  a  blue-violet color in your bedroom with a yellow-orange undertoned tan color for your accent wall, I've featured Upward SW6239 and Nuthatch SW 6088 (Where do they get some of these paint color names????)  Upward is a lighter version of Bracing Blue shown in the previous picture. Both colors share the same paint strip. Some say that your accent wall should be the wall behind your main focal point in the room since you are actually highlighting it.  Others say if that wall has windows on it , it should not be the accent wall.  What are your thoughts on this? 

Gray is making a big comeback in the design world. Here we see two different tones of gray.  The bedroom is the 2011 color in this palette called Light French Gray SW 0055 which has red-violet undertones.  In the hallway, I decided to use Link Gray SW6200 which has blue-green undertones.  Undertones can make quite a difference in the color. The yellow-orange artwork and flowers add the final touch.  Because all three of these undertones are complementary, they work beautifully together.

Come with me now to my large country French estate...in my dreams!! When picking exterior paint colors, you need to consider homes in the neighborhood, the color of the roof, color of the windows,  the direction the home faces, type of house and the landscaping colors. Since this home has a brown roof, I decided to use a color called Napery SW6386 which  is a cream color with yellow undertones as the main house color and to use the 2011 featured color Dutch Cocoa SW6032 which is a brown with red undertones on the front and garage doors and trim.  Normally,  I like to have the garage doors painted the same color as the house to make them disappear.  However, I like the contrast on this house.  When choosing an exterior paint color, read the paint chip to ensure the color is for exterior use.  To make your front door pop, use a semi-gloss or glossy finish. 

This home features a black roof which lends itself to a gray exterior.  The house is painted in  Aloof Gray SW6197 which has blue-green undertones and the garage door and trim are painted in the 2011 color of Peppercorn SW7674 which has red-violet undertones. Because these undertones are complementary, these color choices make a nice statement on this home. All we need are some orange flowers out front to complete the color trio.

Last but not least, another color worthy of mention is Queen Anne Lilac  SW0021.  I show it here in this bedroom with dark furniture. Since it has red-violet undertones, I like the way it looks with this furniture which has red orange undertones.  However, I could have also paired it with the lighter furniture which has more yellow undertones. Both color combinations work.  Definitely, a  very relaxing hue and quite regal by way of its name!

Selecting paint colors can be a daunting job.  There is so much to consider.  Pick the wrong  wall or trim color and you can throw everything askew.    Don't make an expensive mistake, call a trained paint color consultant - someone who knows the paint color undertones and how they complement one another and your flooring, appliances, window treatments,  furnishings and neighborhood!  For those of you in the Jacksonville and St. Augustine areas, I can be reached  at  904 - 553-0366.

Now back to that French country estate........!!!!  I can dream , can't I?

Sherwin Williams Paint Color Palette for 2011 - Restless Nomad

For those of you who like lots of bold colors – the Restless Nomad palette is for you. These colors have an international flair representing exotic hues from around the globe. Some of you may be comfortable doing an entire room in one of these colors; others may want to accent a wall, plant shelf or niche with them. In the pictures that follow, I will be showing examples of both.

Eclipse SW6166 - Shutters and Front Door

Eclipse is a neutral  green color which can be used on interior walls or exteriors.  I have this color on my front door in a semi-gloss and absolutely love it.  It looks good paired with tans and beiges.  Here, I have paired it with Familiar Beige SW6093 ( yellow-orange undertones) on  the house and Impressive Ivory SW7560 ( yellow undertones) on the trim.

Burgundy SW6300

In the next picture, notice how the Burgundy on the wall enhances the burgundy in the rug.

When using this color, you must also use a primer to get the correct shade. This color has

red-violet undertones and looks good with Sundew SW7688 which has yellow-orange

undertones.

 

Purple Passage SW6551

I chose purple for this room because of the grey towels, sink pedestals, and black and white vases which all really complement the wall color.  The white curtains, bench, and wall add further drama to this bathroom because of their contrast.  You can usually  pull off bold dark colors in small rooms like bathrooms especially since they are rooms that you do not stay in for long periods of time. 

Indigo Batik SW 7602

In the photo above, I show another bathroom in bold Indigo Batik which has obvious blue undertones.  Notice how the white towels, sink, and toilet provide contrast creating a dramatic look.  I really do like this color - very rich and unforgettable.  

 

Alchemy SW6395

In the casual sitting room above, I have shown the color Alchemy which has yellow undertones.  As such, it is well paired with one of its contrasting colors Enigma SW 6018 ( red-violet undertones) .  Because the colors are muted, the room is calming.  Notice how the black chairs, table, and artwork anchor the room.

  

 Hopsack SW6109

Another favorite  color of mine is Hopsack which is a tan with yellow undertones.  In fact, I love all of the colors on its color strip # 16.  Kilim Beige SW6106 is Sherwin Williams most popular interior color.  Nomadic Desert SW6107 was a  featured 2010 SW paint color and Latte SW6108 is one shade darker than it. They are all beautiful neutral colors for your home.  In this picture, the adjacent wall is painted Decor White SW7559 (yellow undertones) creating a monochromatic look.

Gypsy Red SW6865

I thought I would have some fun with Gypsy Red, a very saturated color requiring a primer,  and use it as an accent color in this kitchen.  Love the black and white checked curtain and black baskets with it.  Red is always a great color for a kitchen or dining room.  It stimulates the appetite. Ever notice how many restaurants  have either gold or red walls? Both colors make you hungry!   Since this color is so bold, I toned it down a bit by using a complementing color, Nearly Peach SW6336, a less saturated hue with red-orange undertones. This works because red and red-orange are side-by-side on the color wheel.

Gypsy Red SW6865

In the picture above I feature Gypsy Red with a contrasting color Sprout SW6427 which has green undertones and is less saturated.  Again, look how great the black and white curtain and  other black items in the room look with them. 

Armagnac SW6354

Would you believe this is actually a monochromatic wall color scheme?  The beautiful color Armagnac works successfully in this room on an accent wall to highlight the fireplace because it is paired with Perfect Griege SW 6073 which also has orange undertones. Don't you love how the black table and chairs and accessories ground the room? 

Glitzy Gold SW6691

I've always loved the contrast of white and gold -  a very rich look.  Glitzy Gold in this bathroom really creates drama - again because of the white contrast.   In order to get the correct hue, a primer should be used. 

Exhuberant Pink SW6840

Are you really ready to jazz up your bathroom?  Pictured above is a truly saturated cheery color

duly named Exhuberant Pink which has red-violet undertones and also needs a primer to deliver the true color.  It really makes the wall behind the sink quite prominent.  Might be a fun color to put in a little girl's bathroom.  Iv'e paired it here with Morning Sun SW6672 which has yellow undertones and provides some contrast.

Monrail Silver SW7663

The last color I'm featuring in this palette is called Monorail Silver.  It's a great color for a bedroom and has red-violet undertones.  Here, I have paired it with a great contrasting color called Blonde SW6128 which has yellow-green undertones. Notice how well these colors are rhythmed in the bedskirt.

Hope you've enjoyed this post and that it has made you more receptive to expressing yourself through the use of color in your home.  I'd love to know which of these colors in the Restless Nomad palette are appealing to you. Please send me your comments.   I think I like them all!