Color Inspiration

I'm always in search of sophisticated and non traditional color palettes for both my personal use and for my clients. While some may shy away from using bold color, others use it with reckless abandon. A safe method of making bold color work in any space is to start with a neutral palette and then inject color using accessories, but who wants to play it safe? As shown below, the owner of this room has really made a commitment to color by purchasing furniture pieces in tangerine and a deep eggplant...stunning. The accessories in this room remain neutral...and I love the duotone curtains.

In the above room, the curtains are a lush lavender while the walls remain a deep neutral hue. The color is strong, but remains tranquil for a bedroom that would make any woman feel like a queen. The featured color palette consists of other complimentary colors that provide a foolproof means to blending this scheme and helping you to make it your own. Creating inspiration boards like the one you see here is a great way to gather ideas and is the perfect springboard when starting a design project. What methods do you use to brainstorm when designing for your space?