'2 Became 1'

'2 BECAME 1'...!!!!

My inspiration......


 Double Complementary Scheme - blue, blue green, orange, red orange. 

Double complementary are made 'mostly' 
by two hues next to each other on the colour wheel 
and their complementary colour's opposite.
In my look I have made the blue green more dominant 
just like the photograph.
 The orange, red orange and blue are my contrast colours.
 Together they are vibrant and lively, just like
the little fish amongst the coral who is 
 my inspiration for this blog entry. 
In the photograph the soft fingers of blue green coral
 amongst the solid sea rocks
 depicts harmony through texture, which I have combined into my look. 
The little fish swims by unaware on how he blends 
in and complements the underwater background.







The Look......

 The kitchen, living room and hallway
 all link together by colour
 to show harmony through progression within each area.
Note that the main colour is blue green,
but adding furniture & accessories in orange, red orange and blue to each area 

brings a cohesive look to all three rooms.

The brick wall in the kitchen picks up the orange & blue tints and tactile texture
of the rock (next to the coral in the photograph).
The swaying finger like coral's texture is linked to the shaggy rug
in the lounge and the art work on the wall.
By adding tactile aspects like the heavy metal console, (which reminds me of
a boat wreck on the sea floor)
the drift wood mirror and the coral effect candle holder in the
hallway unifies the harmony through texture in all three spaces.

Get this look...... 

Double Complementary

Resene colour palette....

Apricot
Formica Sunset
Mariner
Grenadier
Eastern Blue

I chose this blue green and white patterned cushion
to compliment the orange armchair
you can but this here

As blue and orange are complementary colours
I added this cushion to the orange armchair.
It's velvet feel reminds me of the velvety look of the coral
you can by this here

With its retro charm this Mod armchair will fit 
into any interior, the colour is bright, just like the fish!
you can get this here

The metal construction and rivets of this console reminds of
pieces of shipwrecks you would find at the bottom of the sea bed
in amongst the coral and rocks
you can buy this here

Beautiful candle holder which reminds me of coral
you can get this here 

This gorgeous rustic wooden mirror leaning on the
console unifies all three pieces in the hallway, giving it a rustic nautical look
you can buy the mirror here

This figaro stool picks up the red orange pop of colour nicely
and is a contrast in front of the blue green panel on the kitchen island
you can get this here
 

A pop of orange on the Avantgarde tapware

for the kitchen

you can buy this here

This clock is just so quirky and uncanny..... in that it
unifies all the colours in all the rooms
you can buy this clock here

Lovely blue drinking glasses
can be bought here

The blue green pendant glass
picks out the colour scheme well
and they are decorative
but not overpowering in statement
can be purchased here 

Beautiful red orange pendant lamps,  would not look out of  
place if 3 of these over hanged over the kitchen island.
They can be bought here

Add a luxe shag rug to any living room and it
oozes warmth and the urge to run your fingers
through it just like the coral in the photo 
(although I am sure that is not encouraged)
you can buy the rug here

Enjoy creating this look......

Shoes Glorious Shoes!!!!!

A double split-complementary scheme is made up of two sets 
of complementary colours, forming an X on the colour wheel.
It contains 2 warm and 2 cool hues.
This look offers an enormous contrast, interest and variety.
Take a look at the colours of these shoes, red strappy sandals, yellow canvas pumps, 

green satin heels and the violet suede ankle boots; 

they have all been included in the making of this room. 
Red strappy sandals replicate the pair of floor lamps,

Green satin heels replicate the green cushions,

Purple ankle boots replicate the suede textile on the sofa

& the yellow canvas pumps replicate the wallpaper.

Although interior colour schemes rarely 
use such strong combinations together in a room, 
this look I have created would probably suit
students/teenagers cohabiting together in a rented accommodation

I have positioned the furniture centrally, creating an inward radial balance. 

Providing a rounded sofa system around an ottoman, floor lamps positioned inwards

 and a circular lighting fixture creates this balance. 

Even though there are strong bold colours,  your attention

is drawn towards what's happening in the middle of the room.

There is one thing that is not like anything else in the room 

and that is the white central light pendant.  It creates a focus

and highlights a strong offering of emphasis to the room.

Its design is visually interesting due to the shades

and light it creates.

Strong horizontal lines on the left wall 

provide a distinguished modern feature to the look.

This horizontal green and white wall informs your eye

that you have reached the end and beckons

you to sit and stay awhile.

Introducing a horizontal nook in the back wall 

and painted in a different colour, breaks

the bold purple hue.

Get this Look...............

From left to right....

 Resene - Get Ready

Resene - Energy (wall colour)

Resene - Kermit (wall colour)

Resene - Affair (wall colour)

Wallpaper in bright yellow honeycomb pattern
adds texture to the receding walls
either side of the complementary purple wall.  
The texture of this wallpaper is similar to the canvas yellow pumps uppers.
Notice that the side walls and wall nook in the purple wall are painted in resene paint
called 'energy' which matches the paper and adds depth....
you can get this here 

The Sofa has three fabrics, this particular one
just adds subtle texture and colour to the sofa.
Looks very similar to the wallpaper texture.......
you can get this fabric here

I used this rich purple suede to match the sofa fabric above,

it compliments the overall bold look.

I got this inspiration from the purple suede ankle boots......

you can get this here

The red fabric on the sofa is a heavy commercial
 textile which gives a coordinated look,
harmonising with the purple fabrics to give it that WOW look!
you can get this here

This beautiful rich emerald green cushion with its
 embroidered jewels gives this cushion
an expensive look, the chosen colour was inspired by
 the green high heel shoes.
The green colour can also be seen 
in the horizontal painted lines
 on the left wall.
the cushion can be bought here

I just love the way this cushion breaks and ties in
  giving the sofa a pop of warm colours,
which is mostly dominated by the cooler colour purple......
you can get this here

I chose these red funky floor lamps as they resemble
the red strappy sandals in the introductory image......
you can get these here

Three bold green vases are placed

inside the wall nook to add some visual interest....

you can get this here

Incorporating a bright red and white rug
underneath the sofa adds warmth under the feet
and it is also placed there to break up the use of bold
block colours in the room by adding a pattern.
you can get this here

 

I have chosen this abstract light pendant 

as a key focus for the room.

Even though its white in colour, it offers a talking point

as soon as you enter the room, it even dominates over

the rest of the bold colours in the room.....

you can get this here

So, here's the look again......

Girls, girls girls, pick up your shoes before you go to bed!

Artistic Impression Challenge - My own artwork

Artistic Impression Challenge - 
Artwork by Rhian James

'Retro Rectangles'

I chose to incorporate one of my canvas artworks, 

'retro rectangles' 

as inspiration for this living room look.

The artworks are available on request

in any colour way and sizes.

If interested please leave a comment on my blog.

Monochromatic Look

A monochromatic scheme provides a strong sense of visual cohesion by using one colour which is extended by including its shades and tints.  Done in the right way, orange can create just as much attention as any other colour.  Warm orange tones are best paired with similar furniture in the same hue to achieve this modern twist on retro.  My look is inspired by one of my artworks, which shows orange and its tints and shades. 

The use of symmetry is evident as the look achieves a striking proportionate balance.  This look represents harmony through repetition, as the floor lamps & patterned cushions(x3)are repeated to create this balance.

Rhythm through pattern is achieved by using pops of pattern 

on the cushions, rug, sofa and artwork.  

Note the back cushion I've chosen compliments 

the artwork because of its rectangular pattern. 

Orange has a cool retro appearance and because it's such a strong colour, its often used as a feature wall, splash backs and in accessories.  Harmony through colour can create an inviting, warm, social space, therefore the orange look I have created shows you can go all out in a living area. Go for it!

Get the look..........

Monochromatic - Orange

Resene colour palette From the top:

Bridal Heath

Outrageous

Tango

Moroccan Spice

Bull Shot

Make a Sofa look cosy  and inviting
by adding patterned cushions in
orange
you can buy this cushion here

I chose this cushion to complement 
the art work
with its rectangular shapes 
and colour way....
you can buy this cushion here

This taffeta pleat cushion is a perfect match for the Sofa

adding some silkiness

amongst the scattered cushions.....

this orange hue is evident in the artwork 

you can buy this cushion here

The Moooi Boutique Delft Blue Jumper sofa 

incorporates a cable knit pattern 'jumper' look, 

bringing instant coziness and warmth.

Not quite sure why they named it Delft blue? 

but hey, it's pretty funky don't you think? 

the sofa can be bought here

The sideboard/buffet has a modern twist
depicting a retro style, which compliments
the artwork's colour scheme...
you can buy this furniture here

Adding two Pinno Floor lamps
either side of the buffet
adds to the symmetry look in the image
Love the colour of the wood
which coordinates with the artwork & the buffet...
they can be bought here

I have added a custom made brown lampshades to the two floor lamps.
Darker shade of orange when black is added to
the orange hue turns into a brown shade. This colour is seen in the art work
The lampshade fabric can be bought here

Incorporating an Astro coffee table
with a retro twist
compliments the retro style
being created
coffee table can be bought here

This rug has a typical monochromatic look all by itself. 
The tri colour modern rug has the same tone
as the room selections, the pattern offers visual texture 
and adds itself to the rhythm of pattern created in 'the look'.
you can buy this rug here





The look........

Orange, orange everywhere
Get this look
If you dare!