Zesty Design Offerings!

I thought I'd do a little follow-up to last weeks Tuesday Tip for you trend lovers who want to squeeze more zest out of summer....enjoy!

Caribbean getaway.



Are you brave enough to wear one of these?



A great color combo for a nursery!



I'd wear these with navy or gray.



Zinnias add zest to any garden...why didn't I plant some seeds for cut flowers this year!?



A bold choice for an island, but it sure looks great in this kitchen.



I could see this on the counters above!



Yellow hibiscus, something to make you feel like you're enjoying an island vacation.



This combo makes a fabulous guest bedroom, especially combined with the black furniture.



Wishbone chairs, very cool.



This has a little bit of everything, and yet feels so calm and relaxing
 thanks to all that white, a nice departure from typical beach house colors.



Ahh...still my favorite way to enjoy citrus!

 Images courtesy of Coastal Living, Country home, Etsy and Google.

What's Your Color Quota?

In each of these three homes the amount of colors used would easily have some running for the door.  While others would revel in the vibrant combinations.  I personally do not live with this much color, but have saved each of these fabulous images in my favorites! 

There are elements and combinations that make each one work beautifully, even if this is not your taste.  However, there is a very specific component in these spaces that typically is the main attraction of any  room.  Some of you may detect it right away.   But for many, the joy of taking in all the colors will likely require it to play a secondary role.

Traditional Home-April 2008

Interior designer: Betty Murdock

The colors in this home were inspired by this family's love of the circus!

Better Homes&Gardens-October 2006

Interior design: Kendall Wilkinson
A love of yellow was the starting point for this color scheme.

Southern Living-March 2003

Interior designers: Anita Montgomery&Robert Rentz
A favorite children's book, Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, was the inspiration for this cheerful home.  Including the black demilune foyer table painted with images from the book!

Are you still wondering?  It is the presence of classic architectural details.  Color is actually a great and compatible compliment.  It may seem counter intuitive, but the addition of bold and vibrant colors make these features and details stand out. So if you really crave color, take a cue from these rooms and embrace it!