Art Deco is considered one of the first twentieth century architectural styles in America to break with traditional revival forms.
Buildings in the Art Deco style are typically angular, clean, and include decorative elements such as geometric patterns, abstracted natural forms, modern industrial symbols, and ancient cultural motifs. In Miami Beach, a unique form of Art [...]
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Art Deco
Linen Ruffle
Refined Whites are more subtle shades of pale which appear a touch hazy or misted. By adding traces of complementary pigments, the colors are softened and the hues transformed into more complex and sophisticated whites.
Postcard from India
Invest in the colors of magnificent architecture and monumental history, in the sunset hues and intense terracotta of a timeless landscape. This glorious palette creates an undeniable aura of romance and mysticism and its appeal to true travelers will increase appetite and conversation in any room where the adventurers gather.
Greek Revival
Greek Revival architecture was very popular during the mid-19th century
Architectural details from this style include wooden porches, shutters, and windows painted in subtle and muted tones. This popular architectural porch and interior detail can be found in residential areas in the coastal Southeast up through the Ohio River Valley and is very common in high-style [...]
Queen Anne
Colorful and unexpected, the Queen Anne style, popular in America from the 1880’s to about 1905, was used for houses, churches, public buildings and commercial blocks.
Key identifiers of this style include asymmetrical building forms, richly textured wall surfaces, and multi-colored paint schemes. Unpredictable window sizes and spacing, bay windows, towers, gable screens, elaborate woodwork, porches [...]
Enlightenment
For those who truly crave the essence of light, this luminous palette will create an endless spring, indoors. Treat yourself to this pale, organic collection when you wish to cultivate tranquility and serenity in any room. For best effect, pair it with pale, white, or light woods, and of course, sunshine and flowers.
Right On! Voice of Color predicts color & décor trends
Lately we are seeing a trend toward fun in large and small ways we are striking out undaunted by the past and hopeful for the future and the trends in home décor are reflecting our needs for delight and surprise once again. What we have seen at the Milan Furniture Show [Salone Internazionale del Mobile] [...]
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