This simple tool can help you choose color combinations that work well together. With so many potential combinations, choosing a color scheme for your space can feel like a daunting task. If you're ...
Picking a color scheme for your interior is easier said than done. It might seem as simple as picking your three favorite colors, but it rarely works that way. Typically, a case of poorly matched ...
The color wheel was first developed by English mathematician and physicist Sir Isaac Newton, who discovered that white light (what we perceive as colorless daylight) is composed of a spectrum of ...
Like many do-it-yourself decorators, I’m always on the lookout for ways to bridge the gap between my limited skillset and the world of fine design. I look for what great designers know that the rest ...
DIY decorators often get the furniture plan right and nail the neutrals but then cringe like the Cowardly Lion when choosing color. Afraid of making a mistake, we default to neutrals and maybe one ...
The summer season can mean frequent hot, sleepless nights, but have you considered using design to your advantage to help you cool the space down? It's not just about the light, cotton sheets or sheer ...
The internet abounds with techniques for teaching elementary schoolers the difference between warm and cool colors—an often-invisible, somewhat flexible line down the middle of the color wheel to ...
After a stifling summer, settling into a cozy fall at home sounds idyllic — and there's no better time to infuse your space with inviting, warm colors than when the weather cools down. "Fall is the ...
The student will create a two-dimensional design that uses two aspects of Hans Hofmann's art, the three-dimensional, (push and pull) of color and the Cubist’s fracture of the picture plane. The ...
A color palette isn’t the easiest thing to figure out when it comes to beautifying spaces in your home. You might be able to hang pictures on the wall or pick out ...