One Bright Spot
After interviewing Sue Teso about her home in Sandwich, MA, my mind kept wandering back to a specific photo of her living room (first in this bunch). The room is awash in natural light and calming colors - except for one great orange and white throw pillow.
It's the perfect amount of color - it gives the room so much energy without ruining it's overall peacefulness.
Inspired by that photo, I went in search of other spaces that are just as nicely balanced by one confined spot of color. Here are some of my favorite examples:
It's the perfect amount of color - it gives the room so much energy without ruining it's overall peacefulness.
Inspired by that photo, I went in search of other spaces that are just as nicely balanced by one confined spot of color. Here are some of my favorite examples:
Sue Teso's family room is positively inspirational.
This little oasis of seating at Orchard Farm is a perfect bright spot amidst dense greenery.
Imagine this dark bathroom without the yellow chair. Too intense and sort of spooky, right? But with the chair - super cool.
Flowers might be the easiest way to add that little spot of energy. I love the contrast here of a muted seascape with bright flowers.
This front door in the Chelsea neighborhood of London was photographed by my friend Meg. I can't stop looking at it. In the middle of a lot of gray, it feels so inviting.
Over and over again, I found single yellow pieces that really popped against a neutral room. The color is strong enough to work on it's own, but it never overwhelms.
This headboard is a perfect complement to fluffy white bedding.
These blue chairs are so sunny and fantastic - perfect for a simple yard.
OK, so this room is actually completely wallpapered in eye-catching yellow. But I couldn't help but think - wouldn't that fantastic wallpaper work in a small corner of a room decorated in serene blue solids?
The inside of these shelves are amazing. I love that they're sort of tucked away - they seem like a little hidden joke.
I love this orange artwork - it reminds me of Mark Rothko's color field paintings and it is the perfect tone for the bookish space - bright, but warm.
A chandelier is just about the last thing I'd think to look to for color - but I seriously love this orange piece. It's so much fun, and kind of elegantly cheeky.