At the Intersection of Art, Architecture & Design

Selecting Exterior Colors for a 1920′s Bungalow in a Neighborhood that welcomes the quirky and unusual.

Refreshing your home’s surfaces with paint and fabric can yield a dramatic and remarkable “new” home.

We make an awkward, dark living room into a light-filled treasure without adding windows or doors. Read how detail and palette can transform a condominium unit.

We painted over light beige walls with sophisticated color to make if feel larger and to hightlight delightful details

Paint, Lighting, Furniture and Decoration dramatically increase the curb-appeal and charm of a neighborhood 4-Square.

We debunk the myths that the color white walls and ceilings makes a room look larger, lighter and is best for artwork and resale.

When I suggested a very deep purple as an accent wall they were quite skeptical. I suggested the color as a perfect near-complement to the grayed sage greens. And also to accent the architecture.

Think how much more ordinary this home would appear without the deep taupe color in the foyer. When you arrive you enter a compressed area — an area of calm and containment that marks a landmark in your travel from the street up the walk to the home.

Yesterday’s article covered the major elements that make color palettes work in architecture using a home with a bold, bright color palette. This home uses the same conceptual elements with a more somber palette of grayed-greens, deep wine, and a touch of creamy yellow. This home also features two elements that weren’t as apparent in the other home: The effectivness of Darker Transitions and moving from Dark to Light as daylight increases.