Decorating With Passion
Written By: Jaymi NaciriTuesday, August 5, 2014
Neutral neutral neutral. Boring boring boring.
The fact is that if youre someone who doesnt have a strong color story - or, even worse, has an abject fear of color - your house may be doing you a disservice. Or maybe youre doing your house a disservice. Either way, its time for a change. Your house should reflect the passion you have for life, right? Its not as hard as you think, and color is a great place to start.
Saturated colors
If youre looking for a color that screams "passion," red is the most obvious choice. "Whether its used to put a room on high alert with a bright shade of scarlet or to envelop visitors with a cozy, warm glow, red is a favorite color choice of designers looking to make a statement," said Elle Dcor. "Full of drama and passion, its not a color for the faint of heart, but when thoughtfully usedwhether on a wall or in a handful of accessoriesit can make a room come alive."
Red isnt the only way to inject passion into your space through color. Bright saturated colors like yellow, purple, pink, and even shades of blue like can also do the trick. Dark, moody colors like black or deep gray can also create a sensual feel.
Sensuous Materials
The materials you use in your home can also go a long way toward creating a passionate feel.
A home featured in Elle Dcor was designed in such a way as to create sensuous and romantic spaces through the use of different textures.
White sheer drapes create "ruffles that do a dance," while other fabrics were chosen according to how they felt on the skin. Exotic accents including a boa "thrown over a dining room chair, or the ostrich feather arrangement on the parlor mantel" are suggestive, playful, and soft to the touch. "A few primitive elements add to the sexiness as well: a snakeskin throw on the dining table, a wild boar skin rug in the parlor, and a cowhide rug in the dining room. Finally, "mirrors and crystal chandeliers evoke sensual >
Lighting
Lighting that has the potential for creating romance or showcasing your passion can be summed up in three words:
- Reflective
- Candles
- Dimmers
Bouncing light around the room with mirrors or creating dancing light with crystal chandeliers will create ambiance. Candles emit a warm glow, and the flicker may as well be an aphrodisiac. Then add some dimmers, which are key to being able to control the amount of light in a room at any given time. Plus, if you select right, theyre good looking too. "Lights on or off? You dont have to commit to either because dimmers are a must, and the Architectural Dimmers by Lutron are some of the most stunning out there," said Beso.
Interesting shapes
Sometimes, creating a space that brims with passion is as easy as filling it with interesting and strong shapes. And before you let your mind wander, were not talking about anatomical shapes. But we are talking about curves. Need a reinforcement? Check out some of these examples in Details.
For more examples, see Houzz.
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