Plates, Plates, Plates

Arranging and hanging plates on a wall is another way to add color, texture and pattern to a space. Traditionally this was done in a dining room or a breakfast area. Now they can be found in every sort of room and bring a distinct element whatever the design style. What I particularly like about the grouping above is the diamond shape formed by the arrangement.

Blue and white is a classic color combination for plates. I like seeing it in a color palette that includes lavender and soft pink.

Plates in a bathroom! This collection of plates and trays from John Derian looks perfectly at home here.

Love the white of the plates on the dark wall, graphic and dramatic.

This arrangement gives the illusion the plates are floating up the wall.

Plates outside, why not? A little rain won't hurt them. Great color and I like the way some of the plates over lap each other.

Even on a patterned wall...

A stunning minimalist look for these plates, crisp and clean.

A wonderful mix, the plates, the colors, everything.

I  love this arrangement, a great balance.      
And then...a rather unusual and highly creative use for plates. As part of the Lantern Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden, these matching dragons caught my eye. Large, colorful and spewing smoke they were very impressive.

As I walked closer I realized what they were made of, plates. Lots and lots of plates.

Amazing!

So when you're trying to figure out how to arrange you plates on the wall , get creative. Who knows what will appear?

Guest Bedrooms

 A guest bedroom is important. It speaks volumes about the home owner.Does it welcome your guests? Are you thoughtful ? Considerate? Do you care if your guests are comfortable? Of course you do. So once you have the appropriate elements, bedding, lighting, storage,  you are ready to design and style your guest bedroom. The one above has a wonderful, glam meets comfort style. Very nice.

 An attic guest bedroom is a great opportunity to create the perfect getaway space.

 Color Color Color  in a well thought out room with plenty of bedside lighting and bedding options. Not everyone likes the same sort of pillow.

 More glorious color with great storage.

 Something a bit more serene. I am always a fan of an upholstered headboard. It's especially great for reading in bed. The side chair and bench are a nice addition to the room.

 A fun, retro bedroom. Lots of style and the desk is a thoughtful element. Everyone has a laptop or iPad.

 Cool, crisp grey and white. Quietly inviting.

 Black,white and a colorful skull, the right elements for this funky guest bedroom.

I love this color palette and again an upholstered headboard. The side tables are amazing and provide the needed storage.

 Beautiful, elegant and pet friendly.

 Dramatic Morrocan styling with all the practical details.

 I like this soft modern take on a cottage bedroom.

 Alluring, dreamy and that headboard is amazing.

 Stunning use of color. The soft colors of the bedding and window treatments balance the deep blue of the walls and the spring green of the bed.

 An updated palette of grey, yellow and white create an exciting room.

 The guest bedroom I am staying in has all the elements needed to create a practical, welcoming and beautiful room. Lighting, storage, amazing bedding. it's all here.

This guest bedroom is a wonderful mix of comfort, color, glam and history. All of my favorites.

Create a Passionate Outdoor Living Space

Creating one or more outside residing locations has been appreciated through more and more home owners recently. Adaptable out of doors areas functions well for dinner and soothing along with household, as well as enjoyable visitors inside relaxing limits associated with home.

Together with today’s raised increased exposure of comfort and also relaxation, honoring the home in the course of summertime may be easily accomplished through making passionate out of doors living vignettes where members of the family as well as good friends discover well-being and magnificence outdoors. Using fresh paint stimulates bad surfaces in addition to typical furnishings, along with changes these types of directly into wistful materials as well as attractive fittings!

 

As opposed to updating current yard furniture together with attractive elements, take into account managing a light manifestation of enchanting color towards the combine. For example, enhance plain wicker recliners and dining tables having a make contact with regarding enhanced decorated color. This summer season’s mild palette consists of romantic colors regarding white and also yellows. Think about transforming any outdated colour in addition to strong bright wicker with capacity of vignette into a monochromatic color program in which shows an great range of one specific modest color, such as dirty increased. Check with any fresh paint professional for advice concerning required primer, fresh paint and sealants. Next, add overstuffed couch cushions, cozy pillows, easy punches in addition to aromatic, cascading plants in pots flowers.

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Color Crush: Lilac

   Not everyone's color crush is a citrus shade tending this season. Some prefer to stay with softer tones. Lilac is a wonderful color that works beautifully in a soft neutral palette.  Shown is Sherwin Williams 6835 Euphoric Lilac.

 Designer Guild's fabric Cabriole/ Heather blends shades of lilac with cream and metallic accents.

 Soft lilac walls with pale green linen covered sofa and chairs, white trim and silver toned metal tables.

 Styling by Designers Guild:  Lilac accenting shades of grey and white

 A table lamp is a great place to use your color crush as an accent.

 Lamps from Arteriors

 Plate from Anthropologie

 Custom designed wool rug : grey background, pattern in lilac highlighted with moss green silk

 Light neutrals with aged brass table and lilac accents.

White, grey, taupe, cream and lilac
Your color crush is whatever you like. Trends are fun but they don't have to define what you like and have in your home. What is your color crush?

Navy Blue

My latest color crush is navy blue.  Pantone calls is Sodalite Blue and Sherwin Williams has #6967 Frank Blue.

 Navy blue is crisp, smart and classic.

 It looks great with clear white, silver grey, bright fuchsia and vibrant yellow. I also like it with turquoise.

 A strong, confident color palette.

 Love the mix of colors.

 I used this photo when I was posting about Capri. I used it again because it shows off the use of navy so well.

 The white iron work on the navy door is stunning.

 Beautiful.

You can almost hear the crinkling of the navy silk.
What is your latest color crush?
You can read my Color Crush interview in St Louis At Home here.