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Color Crush: Bird of Prey
Every other week, I share a Color Crush color palette here on the Barbara Gilbert Interiors blog. It's so fun! This week, I've chosen a gorgeous hawk as a jumping off point. At first glance, this bird of prey seems to have only a few colors. But look closer and you'll see so many beautiful hues in her feathers and beak. This Color Crush color palette would create an earthy, serene feel in any room — I've found that the colors from nature often do just that. I think the taupe-gray shades would be great neutrals, paired with the blue and green. The purple...
Colors of the Year for 2018
"I never met a color I didn't like." — Dale Chihuly Every year, major paint companies tell us their predictions for upcoming color trends. These are about more than a favored hue; they tell us about big design trends and the country's "mood," if you will. These predictions start conversations about how we live with color, something I love to hear. For 2017, we had Poised Taupe, Violet Verbena, Greenery, and Byzantine Blue as some of the predicted colors of the year. Many of these had to do with a feel of coziness and nesting, and a connection to nature. This year, the colors...
Design Crush: Modern Chandelier
Every other week, I share my latest Design Crush here on the blog. Today, I'm crushing on the Embrace Modern Chandelier from Corbett Lighting. This light offers a transitional aesthetic, the perfect blend of contemporary style and more traditional elements. The fixture features a satin silver leaf finish chain of ring design and white pearl glass shades. It would create a perfect focal point for a chic bedroom, living or dining room. This eight-light modern chandelier has a versatile look that works well with a variety of interior styles, and could bring together mixed metals in a space with its warmth. I think...