Color Buzz

International Inspiration: Colored Shutters

by Veronique Habermann

Someday 4006-10B	Acropolis 7005-4

I grew up in an area of France on the Atlantic coast were houses are white and shutters are different shades of blue, the streets are paved with stones and the flowers are pink. In Europe colored shutters colors have been for used for centuries to give character and beauty to your house. The colors are often determined by regional tradition, but also by the owner's personal interpretation.

"Alice in Wonderland" Color Inspirations

Exotic Sea 5004-10B	Pink Burst 1003-1A	Plum Burst 4002-10B
Coffee Whip 2008-3A	Fabulous Red 1011-2	Parakeet Green 6010-10

Almost a month after its release, Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland is still catching our attention.  The story and graphics alone deserve mention, but more importantly, the colors were genius.  From the Red Queen to the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar to the Cheshire Cat, these bold colors jump off the screen and into our imaginations.  Oh! The fun we could have with these vivid hues.  Check out ShelterPop’s Wonderland-inspired décor if you are looking for pieces to complete the room.

Spring and Easter Color Combinations for Kids' Rooms

by Michèle Coppin

Apricot Honey 2006 – 3C	Sea Wave 5006 – 9C	Harmonious Rose 1004 – 2A	Playful Petal 1001 – 4B

Easter is the time to celebrate the tender colors of spring: rainbow colors on eggs and bouquets of soft pastels appear in gardens and window boxes.

These colors can be a great source of inspiration for decorating kids walls as they create cheerful, bright and harmonious combinations.

Color Schemes Influenced by Cezanne

By Megan Leblond

Silver Dusk 4006-3A	Greenhouse Tint 6002-5C	Butterscotch Sundae 2008-3C	Hacienda Tile 2010-4

As a child, I used to visit the Art Institute of Chicago where I could view Cezanne and Picasso in the same room. I was in complete awe of the power and beauty their paintings conveyed. 

Color of the Week - Blue Arrow

Blue Arrow 5001-3C	Whitewashed Oak 7006-23	Montpelier Madison White 5008-1A

Looking for an elegant update for your home this season? Instantly transform any space using this week’s color choice, Blue Arrow, on your walls for a more sophisticated take on the spring pastel palette. Pair this gray-blue hue with Whitewashed Oak and Montpelier Madison White for a clean, classic look. Try touches of rich cognac on an accent wall for added warmth and luxury.

Painting With Primary Colors

by Megan Leblond

Classic Red 1009-2	Field of Daisies 3003-1B	Atlantic Schooner 4004-6C

Nothing says “cheerful” like color! Wash away these rainy blues by incorporating some bright colors in your home.  With these bold colors on the walls you will always look forward to coming home! 

Citrus Kitchen

by Megan Leblond  

Example of kitchen inspired by Valspar's "Citrus" colors
Orange Glow 3001-1A	Amber Wheat 3003-3A	Afternoon Tea 3002-3B	Dandelion Chain 3006-1B

My friend Ariane is a talented artist who creates the most beautiful handmade beeswax candles.  She zested several different winter fruits for her candles, which produced a wonderful scent and color combination.  Ariane and her husband Lubor, a contractor from New York City, used this inspiration for their kitchen and dining remodel.  Just as every time they work together, the end result is sensational!

Miami Art Deco Color and Architecture

by Megan Leblond

Art Deco Pink 1007-4C	La Fonda Fiesta Blue 5003-10A	Sonny Jonquil 3010-1	La Fonda Plaza Green 5007-6B

Here at Color Buzz we love to inform you about color specific topics, so you can surely understand my need to inform you about Miami Beach, a colorful tropic. Not only does Miami Beach have fabulous weather, its unique architecture melds to form a fantastic destination spot filled with history and contemporary fun. It is impossible to ignore the colorful buildings and their effect on the eye and heart. 

Interior Design - Best of the Year Awards

By Megan Leblond

I had the supreme pleasure of attending the Interior Design Best of the Year Awards at the Guggenheim Museum this past fall. My dearest friend from high school was responsible for creating Urban Archeology’s nominated wall treatment for ‘Best of The Year’. In today's post we'll look at how this winning design was made as well as how you incorporate geometric designs into your own home décor. 

Inspired by St. Patrick's Day - Beehive's Favorite Greens

	Plum Passion 6007-5B	Gentle Pasture  6003-4A
	Meadow Wind 6005-7B	Green Mist  6005-9A

St Patrick's Day is Here! Here at Beehive, we're taking the idea of "Wearing of the Green" to the walls!  Green is possibly one of the most livable colors.  Not only are we surrounded by it in nature, but there is something soothing and invigorating about this lively color.  Today, we would like to share a small collection of our favorite shades. Enjoy!