Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
“Hi! So I saw on all my favorite design blogs that turquoise is the color for 2010. I was thinking this may make a good wall color for my twins’ bedroom – a boy and a girl. I figured it might be good because it looks good with pinks (for my daughter’s side of the room) and greens (for my son’s side). Are there any good turquoise paint colors out there or would you suggest another color that is fairly gender neutral?”
Paint colors we love!
Taking inspiration from Annie, the delightful individual behind Bossy Color Blog, we thought we’d share some of our go-to paint colors for residential clients.
Jason likes…
Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige, Shoji White and Worldly Gray
Jamie likes…
Benjamin Moore Blue Springs and Silver Mink for clients interested in blues, and Smokey Taupe and Stone Hearth for interesting neutrals.
Sarita likes…
Sherwin Williams Kilim Biege
Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
Flat and satin and semi, oh my!
When you head out to get paint you’ll find that there are a number of interior paint finish options out there. Flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss and gloss. Here are some great guidelines from an articlebase.com article by the owner of Smoky Mountain Painting on when/where to use each finish…
Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
“I have seen the walls beside sliding glass doors painted a dark shade to frame a view. I was thinking of doing this in my apartment with a medium blue green shade – Ralph Lauren Sanctuary is the paint colour. I have painted my backsplash and island this colour as well. Let me know what you think.”
Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
Hello!
No picture or video from me - just a question for you. I saw the question about paint and a baby’s room a couple weeks ago, so I thought I’d ask you a paint question about a little girl’s room. I am in the process of re-doing my 7 year old daughter’s room and she really wants her room to be painted pink. I want her to be happy, but I’m not a big fan of big pink. Could you recommend a pink paint color that isn’t too “bubble gum” or “Pepto Bismol”? Something youthful, but not so bright and fun that in a couple years she won’t like it…
Thanks so much!
What do you think?
Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
Hi Vastu!
A while ago I saw an image of a room painted black and fell in love. I really want to do it, but I’m afraid. My concern is that while these rooms look moody and intriguing in photos, it might be too much in real life. I sent you all a picture of a black bathroom I found on a blog called Home Interior Design Themes because the room I’m considering painting black is my master bath (though I don’t have the really cool tub). So, what are you thoughts on painting walls black? Is it a no, no?
Really looking forward to your thoughts.
Thanks
What do you think?
Design Direction
Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.
Jamie says…
Who is Jamie and why should you care about what she has to say? Jamie is an interior designer at Vastu. Once a month we will check in with a Vastu designer to hear their thoughts on design, trends, tips, etc. So, Jamie says…
Painting
Painting a space can be subtle or impactful, can add warmth or coolness, and can even make spaces look larger or smaller. But, choosing paint colors should always be done last when planning your interior design. Continue Reading…
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