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How to Incorporate Mint Green in Your Design

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While pastel colors may have been most popular in the ’50s, these light airy shades are making their way back into home decor and are fully on trend. If you are considering using pastel colors in your interior, one color that may have popped into your mind was most likely: mint green. Mint green is a beautiful pastel shade that is a mix of blue and green. It is often referred to as a serene color that is just as refreshing as a breath mint.

Perhaps, you are interested in incorporating mint green into your design but do not know where to start. Mint green has a realm of possibilities and today, we are going to focus on a few of our favorite design elements that feature this beautiful pastel. Let’s take a look!

New Take on a Classic

Accent walls are a popular trend in home decor. If you are not ready to dedicate an entire wall to this soft color, you can try the shade out on just a section of the wall. Using mint green in such an unexpected manner will immediately capture attention. Plus, you will not have to change up your current furniture or decor if the color is subtly incorporated on an accent wall. By using it on a section, whether it be stripes or half of the wall, you can get a taste for this pastel without fully committing.

Multiple Pastels

If you love the look of pastels, perhaps you may want to incorporate several shades throughout the space. Luckily, pastels are soft and airy, so they rarely interfere with one another or compete for attention. Additionally, you can capitalize on the fact that you are incorporating several pastel colors in one space and utilize a Scandinavian design which often favors neutrals and pastel colors.

Creative Kitchen Appliances

For a retro-inspired look, incorporate mint green kitchen appliances. Try a bold mint-colored refrigerator and dress your countertops with matching appliances like a mint-colored toaster and microwave. The pops of color will help add a chic style to the space without overwhelming the design.

Chic Cabinetry

Instead of installing new kitchen cabinets, consider giving them a fresh coat of paint and a brand new look. In an all-white kitchen, mint, green cabinets will stand out by adding style and flair. Or perhaps, you want to incorporate other pastels colors with the mint into a neutral-tone kitchen. The design options are endless.

Fully-Focused on Furniture

When purchasing furniture, many people tend to select a neutral furnishing because it can blend well with different design schemes. Mint Green furniture such as a love seat or ottoman will harmonize with a variety of colors and shades. If you are not interested in purchasing a new couch, try a tufted mint colored ottoman instead. By adding simple decor pieces with the color mint, you can change up your design without changing too much.

My Oh My, Metallics

When combined with gold or metallic accents, mint green looks super stylish and chic. Select glossy metallics or gold accents in a few strategic areas of the room to really bring emphasis to the color.

What is your favorite area of the house to incorporate colors like mint? We would love to hear your thoughts below in the comment section.

Unusual Color Pairings That Work Well Together | Part Three

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Pairing colors is a useful tool in creating your design theme. Typically a room will be assigned three colors: a primary, a secondary, and an accent color. These colors most common ratio is 60:30:10 respectively. As you discovered earlier in the series, not only can colors influence your space, but the amount in which each one is used can have a different impact. Here are several unusual color combinations that actually look great. Let’s take a look!

Onyx and Rainbow Accent

When you think rainbow coloring in a design, you may immediately think eclectic. In this combination, onyx is the primary color used in almost an eighty percent ratio; white is given only about ten percent of the space while the rest of the colors are distributed evenly throughout throw pillows. This can be a tricky theme to master but actually is used in a more modern styled home. It is essential to find colors in the same hues and shades to find harmony. You can choose high gloss, pastel, or even matte to create your rainbow colors. Make sure you distribute even amounts throughout the room to not favor one over the other.

Jade and Burgundy

Green and red is usually the recipe for festive Christmas decor; however, by slightly altering the shade of green to jade and red to burgundy, these colors are able to feel less festive and more mature. The jade feels like a deep, elegant shade of green influencing property and abundance while burgundy feels determined and invigorating. This color combination feels vigorous and established.

Yellow and Turquoise

This color grouping mimics a sunny day with blue skies. The yellow can liven up the space, allowing it to feel more airy and fresh. The turquoise makes the room feel like a relaxed atmosphere. The combination goes excellent with addition plant life and opened windows. It is incredible how replicating the outdoors inside your home can help with many of the outside benefits.

With our unusual color pairings series coming to a close, remember that you can always try making your own color combinations. Decide the ratios in which you plan on applying them. Study different styles which you like and try it out in your space. You may be pleasantly surprised by the outcome.

Are there any color combinations you would like to know more about in this series? Let us know in the comment section.

Unusual Color Pairings That Work Well Together | Part Two

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Color by themselves can have powerful impacts on how they influence a room. When you start to pair them together, they can enhance the aesthetics of an atmosphere. Learning different pairs can be beneficial in finding the perfect color combination you want in your own home. With limitless possibilities, you can create some fantastic combinations or some not-so-pretty nightmares. We put together some unusual color pairings that still look great to help you succeed in your design. Let’s take a look!

Charcoal and Orange

Pairing any dark neutral with orange can be challenging. You walk a fine line of creative design and festive Halloween décor. When done right, this combination can make a powerful statement. With charcoal having a mature, sophisticated look and orange feeling a little more wild and whimsical, this color combination finds a perfect balance. Try using orange as your accent color to allow it contrast hard against the charcoal influence. It allows everywhere orange is placed to feel like focal points rather than an overwhelming color combo.

Canary Yellow and Violet

With a strong warm tone and a powerful cool tone in the mix, this combination can feel creative yet mysterious. Yellow can psychologically influence imagination and fun while violet has a spiritual and introspective feel. Both colors encourage creativity and intuitive thinking, making these contrasting color quite complimentary.

Red and Blue

With the king of primary warm tones and the strength of a primary cool tone, red and blue are extremely opposing colors. They can both contrast very well with one another, allowing each one’s strengths to shine. Blue can internally influence a conservative, calm, tranquil environment. On the other hand, red ignites passion, attention, and stimulates excitement in a room. These two can harmonize well and bring a warm or cool toned atmosphere back to neutral when paired evenly.

Pairing colors can seem quite challenging at first. You need to decide not only on the color pairs but how much each one influences the room. You can put ninety percent red in a room and ten percent blue while reversing the percentages can create a completely different atmosphere. Decide how you want your colors to affect your environment and treat them accordingly. For more unusual color pairings, be sure check out more of our series.

Unusual Color Pairings That Work Well Together | Part One

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Colors can help create an atmosphere to fit the style you want. Typically, rooms are styled with neutral tones or monochromic themes; however, if you dare to be bold, you can design your environment with vibrant colors to make a statement. Different colors can have a psychological influence on your space. Learning how to pair contrasting colors with psychological benefits can be great for sprucing up your home’s design. To help you gain a better understanding, we put together five unusual color pairings that actually work well together. Here are some fun pairs to get your own wheels turning on your next design project:

Green and Mango

This combination is great for livening up your space’s design. The green reflects well on nature and gives your home a sense of security and balance, while the orange can add a splash of optimism and adventure. Green and mango is a fun combination that is inspired by tropical fruits to liven up any design. It can give your home an expressive, stimulating feel that encapsulates a citrusy, fun atmosphere.

Teal and Coral

This barrier reef inspired theme works perfectly in beach homes and city homes alike. These two very contrasting colors complement each other phenomenally while amplifying each other’s’ strengths. Teal will create a calm, clean atmosphere and can encourage inner healing, while coral symbolizes life restored with harmony. Coral, being the Color of the Year (2019), is an excellent addition. It can add a sense of buoyancy and fun energy into the room. This color combination is great to create an energetic atmosphere that can also have a strong sense of serenity.

Slate and Pink

With slate being a masculine spin on a neutral tone, pink is great for balancing out the room. Slate demonstrates feelings of professionalism and is very sophisticated. It is psychologically referred to as modern and associated with wisdom. When paired with pink, it can really allow this blushed color to shine. Pink can feel nurturing and romantic. It will give your atmosphere a sense of affection. This is a great combination that is not always considered for masculine areas but can work in this unusual pairing.

Exploring different color combinations in interior design can open up new ideas for you. Try to think outside the box. Contrasting colors can let each one demonstrate their own strengths while some colors can work together to create a unique feel. Check out the rest of our series to see more fun color combinations to consider in your own home.

How to Create a Mood Board While Designing

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Designing a room has many elements that can play crucial roles in how we perceive it. From flooring to wall color choices down to the décor, everything used in your space will contribute to the overall design. When creating your space, you want to make sure you know what will complement each other and help unify the room. Some objects look great in the store or online but do not completely go with the theme when you get home. Finding combinations that work well together can be challenging; however, creating a mood board can allow you to do just that before the investments.

Physical Mood Board

With a physical mood board, you will physically obtain materials, paint swabs, and textures that you want to add to your space. For décor or larger items, simply print off images of the items. You can get a corkboard and pin all your ideas to it. For most textiles, stores will be able to provide you will samples. You should be able to get sample cabinet woods, carpets, laminates, and clothes to add to your board. A physical mood board is excellent for allowing you to visually see how different fabrics and textures work with one another. You will be able to notice shading in your own home’s light, feel the depth, and physically feel the materials. However, physical mood boards can take a little more time. This is great for people who are meticulous with everything they want to put in their design.

Digital Mood Board

Another common option is a digital mood board. This can be simply created by taking pictures on your phone and building a collection or a gallery. You can also use an app like Pinterest to gather your interest or influences. Digital mood boards can allow you to look through thousands of options quickly. Save and create different moods and create different galleries. For your end project, create a final mood board which takes your favorite influences from different categories.

Your final project should clearly influence or portray a mood. Colors, textures, patterns, and décor can all create different influences on an environment. Try to find elements that complement each other and work well with one another. Mood boards can save you time and money, so you know exactly what you want before investing the money.

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