Friday, May 2, 2014

Nature vs. Nurture: Color Schemes in Nature

Vivid, subtle, monochromatic, high chroma, nature is the perfect inspiration for a color scheme.  No design professional can improve on what God puts together!


Photo courtesy Pixabay
 
This colorful reptile has a dramatic and glamorous pallet that is reflected in the Lee Jofa vignette below. 
 
Cowtan & Tout Vignette
 

 
Photo courtesy Pixabay
 
Peaceful, fresh and elegant.  This gray and green color scheme is refreshing and wonderful.  See the way it translates in the Mauel Canovas vignette below.

Manuel Canovas Vignette
 

Photo courtesy Pixabay
 
Suprising and delicate.  This beautiful color scheme comes together perfectly in the Manel Canovas setting below.


Manuel Canovas Vignette
 

Photo courtesy Pixabay
 
Dusty greige and blue provide a restful and calming palette.  See how it translates in the Bella Notte room following.

Bella Notte Vignette
 

Photo courtesy Pixaby
 
The striking contrast of black and aqua are delightful in both this butterfly and the setting below from Duralee Fabrics.

Duralee Fabrics Vignette
 

Photo courtesy Pixabay
 
Cool and tranquil.  This adorable penguin is enjoying his soothing environment just as we would enjoy the room by Ralph Lauren below.

Designers Guild Vignette
 

Photo courtesy Pixabay

These natural tones provide a serene setting.  See how they work so well together in this Ralph Lauren room below.

Ralph Lauren Paint Vignette

When you are struggling for inspiration with color...just take a walk outside and take in the world around you.  It will give you stirring colorations that will work well for your next design project!