Have you tried Neybers?

 <span style="text-align: center;">We all have our ways to relax; one of mine is experimenting with design using different design apps. Several weeks ago I found Neybers.  Have you heard of it? You can spend way too many hours perfecting a design, and there are so many designs to look at.</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibqaUuliC8_xdp3bviQ3nZv9eXzqlWqEbhtSZY6dO-amanrFJCtZwBBigyXBpgYWPyAaz89EqRvtNnEZ9acHv_nnUSMPua9B9-TH5ESbgCbg_F5Nqd2SgLMtapBysJxVw6iuqOrzoP6-mH/s1600/+modern+majenta.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibqaUuliC8_xdp3bviQ3nZv9eXzqlWqEbhtSZY6dO-amanrFJCtZwBBigyXBpgYWPyAaz89EqRvtNnEZ9acHv_nnUSMPua9B9-TH5ESbgCbg_F5Nqd2SgLMtapBysJxVw6iuqOrzoP6-mH/s1600/+modern+majenta.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Modern magenta, Margaret Ryall using  Neybers</td></tr></tbody></table><h4><br /></h4><h4>What is Neybers?</h4>Neybers is an  interior design app created by amagumo games and available on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/neybers-interior-design-playground/id710579390?mt=8">ITunes.</a>  Users  can decorate rooms with images of thousands of real products from  international interior design brands.  There is also a social component to Neybers, allowing you to follow other people, like specific designs, and make comments.  It is a fun, easy app meant for everybody.<br /><h4><br /></h4><h4>Using Neybers</h4>Choose a room backgrounds/template that can be decorated by clicking to select wallpaper, paint and flooring.  Windows and doors can be added, cloned for multiples, and sized. You can even choose a scene to put behind a window!  If you change your mind mid design you can go back and adjust any of the  room template options.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3FpPFXuMwqhX43eZB4cFPBKsNCq_X41tRTL09AiY6-a0alPJyjnO5r3Gd-4r5bOrnPAoQRPic_Lx2xXRzCNi1tiHN0uHWs95S4P44KVKhyphenhyphenrgPz49ilFy7RWYQHNFP7pISwgINUJ8EOoL/s1600/shell+with+windows+etc.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3FpPFXuMwqhX43eZB4cFPBKsNCq_X41tRTL09AiY6-a0alPJyjnO5r3Gd-4r5bOrnPAoQRPic_Lx2xXRzCNi1tiHN0uHWs95S4P44KVKhyphenhyphenrgPz49ilFy7RWYQHNFP7pISwgINUJ8EOoL/s1600/shell+with+windows+etc.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Once your room background is set you import images of  furniture and accessories.   These are items from real designers and brands,  many with a modernist bent that can actually be purchased.  All information regarding designer, source etc. is available for viewing. The more creative you are, the more ways for can find to use the available items in your designs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgB4OgTpITuMVk8kGVgIEbrrFgwuEwTlKecSzBKR0DcGhR905DOQhmgN3F_1kwgvTPa8kAx9lUlOyyK0h1tzZCGk5ZsV7xtb5Zpob9K2wzHkQNrJ0cfBZG2nwjlAWQ-yFfcQZbFDDhyND/s1600/shell+window+etc.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgB4OgTpITuMVk8kGVgIEbrrFgwuEwTlKecSzBKR0DcGhR905DOQhmgN3F_1kwgvTPa8kAx9lUlOyyK0h1tzZCGk5ZsV7xtb5Zpob9K2wzHkQNrJ0cfBZG2nwjlAWQ-yFfcQZbFDDhyND/s1600/shell+window+etc.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Added items can  be move around, sized and moved forward or back in the picture plane.  There are lots of orientation choices, and I love the fact that you can change  the perspective  of many items right in the program.  Other items have various orientations you can choose from.  All items are searchable, but you can also view them by category, colour and style/genre.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYUeCelpVUIYw9ppUF4l5DebHTdjx-0gP_J7G1Yy5rm9QguRu1gPx8fdLgGOVU6UTOfTAxc0cY7MeKmX2P6tMIunnsdcWOFEmsPzueSZMJnw0n1_qY1RFARYDvawRjhv_NIfjMRx7K4R3/s1600/change+effects.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYUeCelpVUIYw9ppUF4l5DebHTdjx-0gP_J7G1Yy5rm9QguRu1gPx8fdLgGOVU6UTOfTAxc0cY7MeKmX2P6tMIunnsdcWOFEmsPzueSZMJnw0n1_qY1RFARYDvawRjhv_NIfjMRx7K4R3/s1600/change+effects.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Once your dream room is created you have the option of bringing it to the next level with filters for a vintage, grayscale lighter or darker look.  Acid, bleach or vignette are also available. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-u48OCK9VVXkj9GDeUwYTH7vVGk-CBMspL8GGb8xHGE7gCZFc9omTtzl_4EpPtKcYPvW2AxSF1_QT0X8Ww7UM5gUzXIrmvWjusoyYW9pIxFluQSm1vEw7F54dRsjyT9SenpoMzzFgbBqD/s1600/publish+design+all+.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-u48OCK9VVXkj9GDeUwYTH7vVGk-CBMspL8GGb8xHGE7gCZFc9omTtzl_4EpPtKcYPvW2AxSF1_QT0X8Ww7UM5gUzXIrmvWjusoyYW9pIxFluQSm1vEw7F54dRsjyT9SenpoMzzFgbBqD/s1600/publish+design+all+.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />You next step is publishing to the app, and if you wish, share it on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or by email or IMessage.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZqo5hoH9hIjjMw9VVaRnwXWXqvqdPkeQ_gU0g6TE3Rfi8jJJV3Pnxo0-zIQoGJ7AF7CNqGxPc9xQtpTowlUBqY7bE8VunZ4stCR60iunrlSAoI8NgBHiSsa11F92XTpgrb0zpXuhhID_/s1600/publish+part.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZqo5hoH9hIjjMw9VVaRnwXWXqvqdPkeQ_gU0g6TE3Rfi8jJJV3Pnxo0-zIQoGJ7AF7CNqGxPc9xQtpTowlUBqY7bE8VunZ4stCR60iunrlSAoI8NgBHiSsa11F92XTpgrb0zpXuhhID_/s1600/publish+part.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Perhaps one part of the design appeals to you more than another.  No problem. I Just move the viewfinder over the part you want and press the button. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BNg1bjHuNW2Yo5JMVK99Nd3jz7dbdehsJIkugSwzWNPioI6MA4Lz3e-YxSV5hybmWvnKFpcdNvQ05Il4AvdVZ4w4SYxAwdROtQdz9DGtRla4vkAm4TspG8eD0OOsvmpmnCsDtUkEzyU7/s1600/publish+and+darken+.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BNg1bjHuNW2Yo5JMVK99Nd3jz7dbdehsJIkugSwzWNPioI6MA4Lz3e-YxSV5hybmWvnKFpcdNvQ05Il4AvdVZ4w4SYxAwdROtQdz9DGtRla4vkAm4TspG8eD0OOsvmpmnCsDtUkEzyU7/s1600/publish+and+darken+.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">And viola here's what I am publishing.  Only part and I've included the darken filter to make it a little more moody. </span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">After three weeks of using Neybers, here's my review of the positives and annoyances:</span><br /><h4><br /></h4><h4>Positives:</h4><div>There are many! Neybers: </div><div><ul><li>is easy to use, and is a great way to pass the time if you are interested in design;</li><li>is free to download;</li><li>encourages  total creativity if design is your field,  don't have to consider client budgets, likes and dislikes, etc.;</li><li>provides opportunities to work out space layouts, but not to scale;</li><li>has a social component if you  want to participate in it;</li><li>allows you to create and store an unlimited number of rooms with or without publishing them to the Neybers community;</li><li>has many options for finding objects; I particularly like the colour and genre categories;</li><li>allows you to see what others are creating, and many boards are strong in design and show creative use of available materials;</li><li>offers  easy to manipulate stock background templates;</li><li>presents many pieces of furniture in various orientations allowing you to place furniture in a 3D space (side orientations);</li><li>allows manipulation of the perspective of wall art, curtains and some furniture;</li><li>provides many choices in wood flooring in  room templates;</li><li>lets you share your designs quickly and efficiently;</li><li>offers new items on a continuous basis, but slowly.</li></ul></div><br /><h4><b>Annoyances</b></h4><br />Every app has them, and Neybers is no different.   My commentary must be tempered by the fact that I am an interior decorator and artist with a keen sense of colour and design.<br /><br />This is my personal set of irritations after using the app for three weeks:<br /><br /><ul><li>limited sampling of furniture and accessories if you are interested in a certain style, but lots of styles are represented;</li><li>being an accessory junkie, I'm always looking for new options: pillows, curtains and art items need more variety; </li><li>wall treatment choices in room background templates are very limited and consist mainly of wallpaper which I would rarely choose in real life; </li><li>choices for wall colours (painted look) are not subtle (mostly garish really), which usually leads me to choosing wallpaper;</li><li>no cropping; if it had cropping abilities it would be just awesome;</li><li>it is really difficult to put together a design with perfectly matched undertones mostly because of limited choice in wall finishes and accessories;</li><li>the terminology for categories takes a little getting use  to, and some objects are not in the obvious place;</li><li>there's less selection if you are interested in more traditional design;</li><li>some of the really desirable accessories to finish a design must be purchased from Neybers by buying coins, or won by completing tasks.</li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Here are several other  colourful, modernist designs I created with Neybers.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tPMaA-TNAwudyg6Anpfg5upP3NGLpD97ek6DnR5bF8A8ZcGMO5FEOJqk4wgdkd72jbRfZrcTmtiN-FkynUy6wyH5km756XKMxfgQ0RU_neBrfTU5KocfakSJBAQAtY_7WIVl-zMyzYk4/s1600/white+on+white+.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tPMaA-TNAwudyg6Anpfg5upP3NGLpD97ek6DnR5bF8A8ZcGMO5FEOJqk4wgdkd72jbRfZrcTmtiN-FkynUy6wyH5km756XKMxfgQ0RU_neBrfTU5KocfakSJBAQAtY_7WIVl-zMyzYk4/s1600/white+on+white+.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White on white, Margaret Ryall using Neybers</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY440qW_81hwx4lAe5_Eu95PFJvotNz2s4227ETz_xHRS89Ik_0sA_GBLYCVjWmd7j8NgIXp1Cu0Vx-YPGPIq4QGv60uwGQy8tQBn8OgQ2BNoAYwjTBvQromJ2fvM_HXeRVcuzpD9XNw8g/s1600/sitelines.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY440qW_81hwx4lAe5_Eu95PFJvotNz2s4227ETz_xHRS89Ik_0sA_GBLYCVjWmd7j8NgIXp1Cu0Vx-YPGPIq4QGv60uwGQy8tQBn8OgQ2BNoAYwjTBvQromJ2fvM_HXeRVcuzpD9XNw8g/s1600/sitelines.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leading with orange,  Margaret Ryall, using Neybers</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">Go on, if you have an IPad give it a try;  it is fun.</span></div>

Have you tried Neybers?

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Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward

There's nothing like the end of a year to make you hop around in your thinking.  While I'm busy considering the colour trends for 2015, I'm  also looking back to see connections and possible threads that can make these new colours have a little more staying power.<br /><br />I'm interested in creating fresh looks through creative use of what is in a home, energized  with a few new purchases.  To pull this off you need a long term view of what is happening in the world of colour.   <br /><br />Last year <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2014/02/blue-home-decor-trend-to-watch.html">dark blues </a>were prominent in  many of the images you saw in magazines and online, first appearing in Pantone's fall 2013 predictions.  That is still a strong look and one that  will  hang around for awhile.<br /><br />If you look at Pantone's spring  2015 predictions you will see several tints/shades of blue.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvr0OissDETggUepH0tsLWFXG1DbfCqN64fIQViW7ArFPVvwGLfajjBIE52ICFzBCBOEfcVDumXQIU1lt52aXNT3ax-3iQaXbvyDBCBj02chNFeWIxcRSIyEtI4pDqM6PL5E4q1RZX94b/s1600/Pantone+2015+Spring+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pantone colours spring 2015" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvr0OissDETggUepH0tsLWFXG1DbfCqN64fIQViW7ArFPVvwGLfajjBIE52ICFzBCBOEfcVDumXQIU1lt52aXNT3ax-3iQaXbvyDBCBj02chNFeWIxcRSIyEtI4pDqM6PL5E4q1RZX94b/s1600/Pantone+2015+Spring+.jpg" title=" Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward " width="260" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.theperfectpalette.com/2014/09/top-10-pantone-colors-for-spring-2015.html">source</a></span><br /><br />My favourite is 4 Classic Blue because it is crisp and deep without being too cold.  Check out  this combination of dark blue with natural colours. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDmFTVquWbFFHfdehl_sgBb_bz2zZXxUTkl6rWZYClDX6lwza99NYX-pDwAsFa1yi3xJqn3F8LtNtCCxB0NkYG8NGW208QlvvlvcmNuaRZy08TZctNrDuI_e9hND0rvrEr7jRJj6D4gdI/s1600/OB-Modern+Country+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Designing Home; colour trends 2015, modern country" border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDmFTVquWbFFHfdehl_sgBb_bz2zZXxUTkl6rWZYClDX6lwza99NYX-pDwAsFa1yi3xJqn3F8LtNtCCxB0NkYG8NGW208QlvvlvcmNuaRZy08TZctNrDuI_e9hND0rvrEr7jRJj6D4gdI/s1600/OB-Modern+Country+2.jpg" title=" Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward " width="400" /></a></div><br />There is also a fresh take on the "old" country look emerging with clean lines, less clutter, natural materials and prominent textures mixed with lighter woods.   Think pared down Pottery Barn.  I've packed a number of possibilities into this style board, but you wouldn't want to use them all in one space. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPLIMlcABJedZbWgl0BgKL5q5gLf_SLxFl0TMB4WVyUIN_b8QAhvfxN8N6RlQMLKybb7jRUKW_lb8h-Y6CTVqb0b_z_Q3tqSxsLn6s9mEqnemqiytAEA73fdfzwTvPH2iOhNPESBxYxDV/s1600/OB-NordicScandi+Vibe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="colour trends 2015, olive green, Scandinavian , Designing Home style board" border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPLIMlcABJedZbWgl0BgKL5q5gLf_SLxFl0TMB4WVyUIN_b8QAhvfxN8N6RlQMLKybb7jRUKW_lb8h-Y6CTVqb0b_z_Q3tqSxsLn6s9mEqnemqiytAEA73fdfzwTvPH2iOhNPESBxYxDV/s1600/OB-NordicScandi+Vibe.jpg" title=" Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward " width="400" /></a></div><br />My personal preference  is more a mix of West Elm meets the Scandinavian countries. Notice the olive green which will be big in 2015. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8IkSOKar4WysO7n2b_UCD3ZQKTMQzkfWkLZ9AUkHKGrcgngAk6rfQu5k78O4i6FKljF6T8pGEmdoCB1wZ0O-mZIpMlhKrY-3XTl6HoZjKsuo3b_r0qPfPqK_B15cct09IGLwI46eAnim/s1600/OB-Colour+trend+2015-+Olive+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Designing Home, Margaret Ryall, style board, colour predictions 2015, olive green" border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8IkSOKar4WysO7n2b_UCD3ZQKTMQzkfWkLZ9AUkHKGrcgngAk6rfQu5k78O4i6FKljF6T8pGEmdoCB1wZ0O-mZIpMlhKrY-3XTl6HoZjKsuo3b_r0qPfPqK_B15cct09IGLwI46eAnim/s1600/OB-Colour+trend+2015-+Olive+2.jpg" title=" Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward " width="400" /></a></div>This colour would work just as well as the dark blue in the Modern Country look.   And it is so sharp with black and cream.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmN8PKTjbc4iawLNtZYPJC_artFEjoguqRiuvcGa6hqjgquHDi2S-F17nna-p5C780FocXXC8Iu3Defi4LRmyLlA0jRjOvlneCx6O3mxQU4qRBzrFVvAi5ZZtLH1svZqJ5NO27M5RG2pdl/s1600/OB-Radiant+Orchid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmN8PKTjbc4iawLNtZYPJC_artFEjoguqRiuvcGa6hqjgquHDi2S-F17nna-p5C780FocXXC8Iu3Defi4LRmyLlA0jRjOvlneCx6O3mxQU4qRBzrFVvAi5ZZtLH1svZqJ5NO27M5RG2pdl/s1600/OB-Radiant+Orchid.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Pantone's 2014 colour of the year <a href="http://designinghome.blogspot.ca/2013/12/10-ways-to-use-pantones-colour-of-2014.html">Radiant Orchid </a>came in like a lion, and obviously went out like a lamb because apart from what I saw online, it did not impact my life or design practice in any way.<br /><br /> I actually liked this colour where many designers didn't.  I've always loved those redish purple hues especially in textiles, but not so much in furniture.  If you bought into this trend, it is easily updated and made even more interesting when combined with yellowish greens.   Just check out the pillow lower left  for an indication of this blend as well as the rug and artworks.<br /><br />And now for 2015 Pantone is staying in the same arena with its choice of marsala, but definitely browning it down quite a bit to create a heavy bodied colour.  Again not a favourite of many designers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEGxCBfMdjVFu7m4Gel8-NfOg20pDcw8twEcmK65-fNsUWacxXkyrKY2MpOb0Y_nVMmthYB7Ddq1B2AUvUb8axY-aNyk0jXa0tYez0h5WEyCOCrzmIwbdTQN4f7KT5CbqcOKNs9_v-RaE/s1600/OB-Pantone's%2BColour%2Bof%2BYear%2B2015-%2BMarsala%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pantone 2015, marsala, Designing Home, Margaret Ryall, style board" border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEGxCBfMdjVFu7m4Gel8-NfOg20pDcw8twEcmK65-fNsUWacxXkyrKY2MpOb0Y_nVMmthYB7Ddq1B2AUvUb8axY-aNyk0jXa0tYez0h5WEyCOCrzmIwbdTQN4f7KT5CbqcOKNs9_v-RaE/s1600/OB-Pantone's%2BColour%2Bof%2BYear%2B2015-%2BMarsala%2B.jpg" title=" Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward " width="400" /></a></div> I've seen combinations of it with a variety of blues even cool ones and they all look fantastic. It also looks great with the oddest combinations as you can see below. I'm particularly loving it with blues and light creams.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHo8LaOTwalGDwSvzG-PTEMS6taPtO3LwQ0l6ZWqNbBq5rgKsEPrMXdZNK6PVftehw0D0g3lcT55H2Z_6Ik34TUMGhrcjs3mIeE_e4L4Nr-ucYSqcMNHbZMDOk2sMc2wsM0Md_hZOYdYc/s1600/OB-Marsala+mixes+2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pantone 2015, marsala, Designing Home, Margaret Ryall, style board" border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHo8LaOTwalGDwSvzG-PTEMS6taPtO3LwQ0l6ZWqNbBq5rgKsEPrMXdZNK6PVftehw0D0g3lcT55H2Z_6Ik34TUMGhrcjs3mIeE_e4L4Nr-ucYSqcMNHbZMDOk2sMc2wsM0Md_hZOYdYc/s1600/OB-Marsala+mixes+2015.jpg" title=" Colour Trends: Looking back and looking forward " width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who knew it would work so well with orange and coral? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since I only spec Benjamin Moore paint colours in my business, I am always interested in their colour trends. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGKzDXSE-Zp6tGlU0t8keu6iawkxyJcgu5g83P7hhACb7yKCuxHBbCsR7F6zndYxSxpFwEHNeXXcNEdH8W1wdlH_dlMw87hRh0uET2w9S8SoG42j33pK1qYQb9n6cASJ-cXswCxFJZqs8/s1600/Benjamin+Moore+Breath+of+Fresh+Air+806.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGKzDXSE-Zp6tGlU0t8keu6iawkxyJcgu5g83P7hhACb7yKCuxHBbCsR7F6zndYxSxpFwEHNeXXcNEdH8W1wdlH_dlMw87hRh0uET2w9S8SoG42j33pK1qYQb9n6cASJ-cXswCxFJZqs8/s1600/Benjamin+Moore+Breath+of+Fresh+Air+806.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Benjamin Moore's  2014 Breath of Fresh Air at least supported the spa/beach vibe that is still a go- to look with many homeowners.  It is a versatile colour that looks great with pearly grays, driftwood colours and soft or chrisp whites.  It also combines well with marsala and the current  Benjamin Moore colour for 2015, Guilford green. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tllTNOuj8pUod2x6P135l0S5snAKNuqfctXZhJZsqtJn-mNizMWOBBU7aCk0tUSov9WZqzwqq4MLuJt0SrUJv_AYUyFpbNBdTM9XFUDNVgx0iFc7CDC9obLJBMsgwzwJLp3eByZklnmM/s1600/Guilford+green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tllTNOuj8pUod2x6P135l0S5snAKNuqfctXZhJZsqtJn-mNizMWOBBU7aCk0tUSov9WZqzwqq4MLuJt0SrUJv_AYUyFpbNBdTM9XFUDNVgx0iFc7CDC9obLJBMsgwzwJLp3eByZklnmM/s1600/Guilford+green.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /> How can you possibly go wrong when you have two obvious "earth" colours like blue and green.  Nature never makes mistakes!<br /><br /><br />When you consider the metallics in your home, the move to warm metals is even more pronounced this year.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTq79PP3ki5pTnRES_2NKQRiiqL5Vb9x9cQN9rsextqQ6AVq5eF-b7w033RHphzupO9WKayQj2mZznPUZla1eg1R-zcHbJiLsDt_lG3yBACnuLsypq4S7oQ3XrlN4l2RoJFQh_-bwYFAF/s1600/more+copper+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTq79PP3ki5pTnRES_2NKQRiiqL5Vb9x9cQN9rsextqQ6AVq5eF-b7w033RHphzupO9WKayQj2mZznPUZla1eg1R-zcHbJiLsDt_lG3yBACnuLsypq4S7oQ3XrlN4l2RoJFQh_-bwYFAF/s1600/more+copper+.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/blogs/better-homes-and-gardens-style-blog/2014/09/01/for-the-love-of-color-copper/">source </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8IVT3sr_Aq2JFy-j17Yqqii0SyGjFcwNqxqnrdmKIDBTI-dq2xIsS9JpihVEKCcUBbRj6M8ldJuOBip1sGAXyNfPJcZmIheQUEMBBWsUFIKmV3BCY4s_awvxsJz34tuPIXDV4PDzVyRl/s1600/copper+metallics+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8IVT3sr_Aq2JFy-j17Yqqii0SyGjFcwNqxqnrdmKIDBTI-dq2xIsS9JpihVEKCcUBbRj6M8ldJuOBip1sGAXyNfPJcZmIheQUEMBBWsUFIKmV3BCY4s_awvxsJz34tuPIXDV4PDzVyRl/s1600/copper+metallics+.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brittany Makes Blog </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.brittanymakes.com/2014/02/05/will-copper-replace-our-love-for-gold/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a><br /><br /> In  European markets  copper and pink gold are hot commodities. They are not as versatile for all over use especially the pink gold which always comes across as very delicate/feminine.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Dzekz8TYwI5nWSjbYOzJoE4q-HyOWJXqu9e1vBuh8nrKveE4S9UN70V2QZULTR0vp6kkRmtcV-X2uHEu_5Oe71cja6DjENFQMszixMn9hZlQzH69wBH7G6XynTy3WHLlfeBZnydP2n53/s1600/brass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Dzekz8TYwI5nWSjbYOzJoE4q-HyOWJXqu9e1vBuh8nrKveE4S9UN70V2QZULTR0vp6kkRmtcV-X2uHEu_5Oe71cja6DjENFQMszixMn9hZlQzH69wBH7G6XynTy3WHLlfeBZnydP2n53/s1600/brass.jpg" width="182" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></div><br /> In North American decor golds and  brass are prevalent. I'm fond of a more burnished look with these metals.  I can't seem to bring myself around to the shine of yellow brass - too much history. The yellow metallics look great with greens, dark blues and brownish reds like marsala.  And mixing metals is still very trendy.  Go for it.<br /><br />Lots of connections.  Do you ever consider colour trends when you decorate? <br /><br /><br />

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