Friday, January 20, 2012

Decorating With Pantone's Color Of The Year 2012

Every year Pantone chooses a color of the year. Here is how they describe their process for selection:
"The color of the year selection is a very thoughtful process. To arrive at the selection, Pantone quite literally combs the world looking for color influences. This can include the entertainment industry and films that are in production, traveling art collections, hot new artists, popular travel destinations and other socio-economic conditions. Influences may also stem from technology, availability of new textures and effects that impact color, and even upcoming sports events that capture worldwide attention. For more than a decade, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design."  

Color Of The Year 2012: Pantone 17-1463 Tangerine Tango


Pantone calls Tangerine Tango “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it. Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a
high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”

"Energize interior spaces with Tangerine Tango patterned home accessories. Pillows, bedspreads and tabletop accessories in this high-impact hue add spice to any room. Or incorporate Tangerine Tango appliances and personal electronics for an unexpected pop of color. Looking for an inexpensive way to perk up your home? Paint a wall in Tangerine Tango for a dynamic burst of energy in the kitchen,
entryway or hallway."


 Tangerine accents in the home office...
Via
Via

Via

Tangerine accents in the bedroom...
This custom headboard is gorgeous in the orange trellis fabric. I love the nickle nailhead accents.

Via
Via
Via

An easy way to incorporate tangerine into your home is by using paint. I love the look of this bold color for the dining room and kitchen. Tangerine looks wonderful with rich wood textures and gold and copper accents. This amazing light fixture definately makes a statement in this tangerine room.
Via
What a beautiful and simple way to display plates in the dining room. I love it!

Via
 Tangerine is an invigortaing color and is great for the kitchen. Accent pieces are easy to change up making it affordable if and when you tire of this bright hue.

Via
 


Unknown Source
  Paris based architects Jacob + McFarlane quite literally designed an office building in Lyon, France in all Tangerine. Although the color is not typical for an office building I find it playful, creative and a beautiful place to work! See full story and images at Daily Tonic.

Daily Tonic

Daily Tonic

Daily Tonic

Daily Tonic



Sources for Tangerine furniture and interior accessories:




What do you think of the color? Love it or leave it? I would love to hear all of your comments.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Kitchen Pendant Light Round-Up

I am in search of the perfect pendant lights for over a kitchen counter or island and I wanted to share my favorites. In a kitchen it is very important to have proper task lighting. Pendant lights are perfect because they can be adjusted to the right height above the counter to provide the best light for prepping, cooking and cleaning. In a kitchen it is important to layer the lighting, this can be done by installing: over head ambient light, under counter task/accent light along with pendant task lighting. Not that they have to be turned on all at once but the lighting in a space can make or break it!


Style 1: Traditional Drum Pendant Lights

West Elm
Turning Pendant

Circa Lighting
Simple Scallop Pendant


Circa Lighting
Darcy Hanging Pendant
Style 2:  Country Industrial Pendants
Circa Lighting
Henry Pendant


Circa Lighting
Eugene Hanging Pendant

Restoration Hardware
Bensen Pendant


Style 5: Lantern Style Pendant Lights

Circa Lighting
Caged Lantern

Restoration Hardware
Filament Pendant
 
West Elm
Wire Pendant


This was just a few of the many that I love. Most of them come in various finish options from nickel to bronze and even have different sizes to ensure the perfect scale and proportion in fit your kitchen. Thanks for stopping by and make sure to check out my design tip of the week this Friday!

Monday, January 16, 2012

Finally Snowing In The Northwest...

I am so happy winter is finally here in the Northwest! I woke up this morning to snow on the ground and the sun shining through stormy pink and grey skies. I am sorry for my lacking blog posts the past few weeks I have been extremely busy and I promise to be back posting soon. Thank you for your patience and enjoy the snow...


Have a great week,