Exclamation Points

Filed under Accessorizing, Color, Design Principles

The sectional fabric and walls are light, but the pillows and prints are dramatic. 

High contrast in a design plan can be exciting, especially when the color story for the space is predominately neutral.  As these pictures illustrate, deep, dark colors on a pale-on-color-base is dramatic and sophisticated. 

The carpet, chaise and walls are neutral, but the pillows, throw and mirrors have high contrast.

New clients often complain that their space feels like something is missing.  Like they “can’t seem to pull it all together.”  Often, it is the exclamatory punctuation mark that is missing.  Just as a speech drags on and on when the speaker never changes the inflection of his voice, so to can a design plan seem dull without bursts of grounding deep tones. 

2 Comments

  1. Vic
    Posted May 1, 2008 at 2:36 pm | Permalink

    where did they find this white chair? I want one.

  2. Posted May 1, 2008 at 6:07 pm | Permalink

    Hey Victoria, that’s for commenting! It is the Troy Chaise from Crate and Barrel. The mirrors are from Pier 1. What you can’t see in this picture is the most beautiful desk from La Difference, a really super fun store in Richmond. I will try to thing of a reason to write about that!

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