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Choosing an Autumn Color Scheme: Spice it Up or Cool it Down?
Story by simplyhue
Published on August 6, 2009 in Spotlight 		Photo by

NixieMichelle for "Goodbye Autumn" Inspiration Photo & "Gone With the Wind" Inspiration Photo by ACW Maiden

Vicki Dvorak from Simply Hue interpreted our Get the Look Decor series with her expert eye for color. With the turning of the seasons, your rooms may cry out for a change too. While a total revamp might be out of the question, Vicki has some tips for accent pieces. Vicki shares her inspiration for two different looks — and we want you to tell us whether you want to spice it up or cool it down in the comments below!

 
SPICE IT UP!
The colors in Jenn Ski's home are prefect for creating a sense of warmth.
With Autumn quickly approaching, you might be looking forward to some of the simple pleasures it brings. Colorful crunchy leaves underfoot, spicy hot cider, a roaring fire in the fireplace, or an excuse to spend lazy days indoors.
 
It's not practical for most of us to change our home's color scheme with the seasons, but we can always add a little fall color through rich warm accessories and home decor or by painting an accent wall in pumpkin, chocolate brown, or harvest gold. Another way to add warmth to your color scheme is through natural elements — bouquets of gold and orange flowers with tall leafy branches or apple cinnamon candles surrounded by autumn potpourri. Think about putting new pillow covers in red, orange, gold, or brown over your existing pillows and switch out your area rugs for inexpensive versions in earth tones. 
 
Warm colors such as red, gold, orange, and brown make a home feel cozy, alive, and welcoming! Is this the feeling you want to create in your rooms this fall?

 
Here are some of the items from our Warm Colors Inspiration Board:
 

"A Garden Party" Photograph by irenesuchocki, $30.
 
"Keep Calm and Carry On" Framed Print in Chocolate Brown from derder, $18.
 

Mother of Pearl Mosaic Pot by Sigmosaics, $23.
 
Orange and Brown Print Pillow by MARIESCOSYCUSHIONS, $20.
 
Bubble Chain Gold/Sand Tea Towel by 5oclockcrows, $26.
 

Heritage of Gold Pillow Cover by TheHomeCentric, $17.45.
 
 
 
 
COOL IT DOWN!
The lavender filled home of Abigail Ahern is an example of a soothing, airy environment.
If a warm, earthy color scheme is not for you, maybe you can go for a cooler palette. Cool colors such as greens, blues, and purples are tranquil and make your home feel relaxing and peaceful. Use lighter versions of these colors (aqua marine, sky blue, or lavender) for a serene palette; if you're feeling bolder,  use richer complements such as avocado green, cobalt blue, and eggplant. Have you ever noticed the cooler color schemes used in most hospitals or spas... two places where you definitely want to feel relaxed? 

 
We were drawn to the hues of these items in our Cool Colors Inspiration Board, but aren't the textures wonderful as well?
 
 
Small Scallop Bowl by elementclaystudio, $98.
 
Perennial Moment Illustration by papermoth, $18.
 
Coral Adornment Pillow by TheHomeCentric, $21.45.
 
Modern Urban Drumshade and Lamp  by shadethatlamp, $34.95.
 
Purple Antique Bottle  from PleasingToTheEye, $6.
 
White Pipette Pillow by missmosh, $36.

Etsy shops offer such a huge variety of home decor options in both warm and cool colors. So what do you prefer? WARM and WELCOMING or COOL and RELAXING? Let us know in the comments!
 
Further Resources:
Color Palette Generator  (via Creature Comforts who found it via Nicole Tattersall)
ColorMatch

Helpful Links:
Benjamin Moore Paints
Benjamin Moore Virtual Fandeck
Color Marketing Group — 2009 Trends
Pantone
 
Books:
Can't Fail Color Schemes by Amy Wax
Can't Fail Color Schemes Kitchens and Baths by Amy Wax
House Colors: Exterior Color by Style of Architecture by Susan Hershman
Pantone Guide to Communicating With Color by Leatrice Eisemann

Note: Images and Etsy items chosen by Vicki Dvorak from Simply Hue and arranged by Rachel Follett from Lovely Clusters.
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Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:10 p.m. crochetgal

I love the cool and relaxing colours! We rarely see cooler temperatures here in the desert so anything that gives the cooler atmosphere is always welcome.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:11 p.m. blueberryshoes

oooooooooooh love the stormy colors. autumn rocks my socks

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:15 p.m. thestapeliacompany

Beautiful! I seldom think of lavender in the fall but it really is a color that works with that time of year. Love all of these items.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:15 p.m. JoannasPhotography

love the greens, golds and yellows of the fall!
beautiful!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:19 p.m. Jamfiescreations1

Love the orange colors, but my favorite is the stormy
purple colors. I love a nice dark purple sky.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:19 p.m. cutiepiecompany

I like the warm!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:21 p.m. PipocaHandmade

Great inspiration for the changing seasons...beautiful picks!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:22 p.m. ArtoftheMoment

Gorgeous!!! Love the color combinations!!!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:22 p.m. riorita


Wonderful! I love that purple antique bottle, but I am saving the inspirational photographs. I could look at them for hours!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:31 p.m. pulpsushi

I'll take some spice please. :) I love the warm color palette.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:32 p.m. foamywader

An interesting dichotomy...

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:32 p.m. mudpuppy

Beautiful

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:35 p.m. dbabcock

This is a great series; and these are some wonderful selections.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:37 p.m. PuzzleBoBuzzles

I love how you used the inspiration photos.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:38 p.m. GreenValentineDesign

We love the warm colors! They are a source of inspiration. FALL! Bring it on!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:46 p.m. OffTheHooks

the warm colors make the transition into fall a little more gentle

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. michikovintage

Inspiring! :)

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:50 p.m. jenniferlynnstudio

Lovely choices and photos!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:51 p.m. LoveAppleBoutique

Cant wait for fall. Lovely picks. ;)

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:52 p.m. BabbidgePatch

I'm thinking the warm and welcoming color schemes are my choice :)

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:53 p.m. mofunkdesigns

I like the warm colours for fall, but might switch to the cool for winter.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 3:56 p.m. funkomavintage

as an October birthday gal...I loooove the warm autumn tones....go pumpkin!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. thebestvintage

Great color Palette!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:03 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Oh my goodness I'm in love with everything~ found new shops to heart and explore later. Thanks Vicki for your wonderful article and insight into the change of seasons with home decor~ Warm or cool.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:06 p.m. beachhouseblues

Inspiring picks!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:08 p.m. jessicatorres

Love the warm colors ... great picks!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. shopgoodgrace

Fabulous! Love both the cool and warm color palette's.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. VintageEye

oooohh!! the brown, the orange, the rust, the yellow...makes me want to wrap myself up in a
scarf and drink hot cocoa!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:18 p.m. UglyBaby

I just saw one of the Keep Calm and Carry On posters glued to a lamp-post in downtown Seattle!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:23 p.m. RockPaperSilver

Warm it up is my "autumn-style"...just makes everything so cozy and inviting. The golds, oranges, and reds make me want to drink some hot apple cider while catching up on summer stories with friends (theoretically speaking as it is almost 80 degrees in Milwaukee, WI today!).

Very inspiring!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:24 p.m. CityChicCountryMouse

The color combinations you chose are lovely! Wonderful picks! So glad to see you here :)

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:25 p.m. odiliafu

I love lavender, white, black and the autumn leaves. Just wondering whether these colors can be mixed together for my jewelry design?!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:28 p.m. phydeaux

I am so in love with the warm spicy colors - my favorite colors and favorite season!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:28 p.m. EarthenTreasures

I love both styles, but the warm colors and the smell of the autumn air, makes it my favorite time of the year.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. lauratrevey

fabulous post! I love the color combinations... they definitely create specific moods for the rooms!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:32 p.m. EJPcreations

I love the cool pallet! YAY FALL!!!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:41 p.m. leaca

I love both color combos and great finds to top it off.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:42 p.m. Illusio

Lovely...both palletes!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:45 p.m. ZudaGay

Both color palettes are just beautiful!! I am inspired!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:48 p.m. brun

automne

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:54 p.m. iragranteco

I love those two, cool and calm colours with a little bit of spices! oh yes!:)

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:54 p.m. 4TheSparrowsNest

This is a SUPER beautiful article, love the color palettes chosen here. Both are lovely. How I adore fall and absolutely everything about it. Right after spring ended, I was ready for it!!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. pinpinn

I am a HUGE fan of spicing it up! I love the brilliant colors of Fall. It's rich and luxurious feeling ^_^ Great article and nice picks :)

Aug. 6, 2009 at 4:59 p.m. ButterflyLinx

I think I can totally relate to both color schemes. At times I feel earthy and a bit spicy. Other times I feel cool and calm. Both schemes are absolutely beautiful...Color me inspired!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:03 p.m. polkadotHOME

Love the photos & colors. Autumn's awesome, I always spice it up, but this year I'm using steely grays & off-whites mixed with dark yellows & camels.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. retrothreadz

So pretty

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:08 p.m. kristend12

I love fall colors, most of my house is already decorated in them!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:24 p.m. LisaFerinDesigns

I love these colors. So many nice items to go check out.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. VixVintage

I love the warm colors for fall, but I am a big fan of the other color scheme too, I like it for after the holidays till spring comes around.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. MollyStuff

I love the color schemes but the cool colors just scream "winter!" to me. :)

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. paramountvintage

season changes are the perfect excuse to update an interior. and etsy has the perfect one of a kind pieces to create the finishing details.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. limitz

What a cooling article:-) its so Summer here in Israel! HELP!:-)

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:38 p.m. Sumikoshop

I love COOL and RELAXING

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:41 p.m. StaciesLoopholes

Today, I want cool and relaxing, as it's very warm out! However, I like the warm themes for fall. Yumm. The cool ones look pretty wintery/springy to me!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:41 p.m. TeenAngster

I love the cool and relaxing hues! I'm big on blues and purples.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:44 p.m. justlikeyouimagined

Such lovely and inspiring ideas, Thanks*

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:49 p.m. Lori411

LOVE these colors!!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:57 p.m. dafnadagan

I love your choices! beautiful :)

Aug. 6, 2009 at 5:58 p.m. SkantiqueJewels

I have always been a fan of the warm colors Autumn brings. Even when making my jewelry, I need sometimes to be reminded that there are more colors in the rainbow.
Beautiful selections! Thank you.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 6:11 p.m. themagicalbean

These are amazing selections!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 6:11 p.m. ohhellofriend

Vicki + Rachel are so lovely -- this is a wonderful article! very inspirational!

xo.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 6:13 p.m. sweetsmilesbaby

I love the cool colors, white and blue are always beautiful but the purple adds a sinister stormy feel for fall/winter.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 6:27 p.m. MinceCo

I might sit on the fence and like both of these schemes..although the interior decoration of the cool coloured house is magnificent.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 6:32 p.m. ModernMetalJewelry

Love the cool shades! Great Etsy selections, too!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 6:34 p.m. licklekisses

i love both cant choose between!!! but i do like the purple antique vase

Aug. 6, 2009 at 6:37 p.m. beautifulbridget

That photo is stunning!!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 7:01 p.m. simplyhue

Thanks so much for your kind comments, Everyone! This was alot of fun to work on. :)

Aug. 6, 2009 at 7:22 p.m. StudioCherie

great article, love the inspiration boards and your choices

Aug. 6, 2009 at 7:28 p.m. megalunostudio

Spice, spice, spice for me! Actually, my house is that exact colour scheme all year round! I can't get enough of it! I do love to throw in a bit of dusty blue and eggplant every once in a while, to keep it popping!

I'm going to save this article to look at over and over... and as inspiration for my fall planning! Thank you!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 7:37 p.m. HellsBellesJewelry

both color schemes are gorgeous!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 7:39 p.m. Fairyfolk

SUCH a beautiful photo of the girl with the umbrella!
I really enjoyed this article as my handmade creations are inspired by the changing seasons too.
Thank you!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 7:41 p.m. worksofwhimsy

If you could peek into my house, you'd see how much I like the warm, spicey, autumn colors.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 7:51 p.m. SunshineandRavioli

Love these colors- all of them... Please don't make me choose!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

I choose BOTH! Beautiful items and photos!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 9:03 p.m. Morado

I think I want to redo my home after seeing all the wonderful items in here!
http://twitter.com/MoradoShop

Aug. 6, 2009 at 9:13 p.m. cozycottagecreations

Wow! This is so inspiring! And I love warm and spicy in Autumn!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 9:21 p.m. curlyfrysc

Warm and cozy, please. The cool colors remind me too much of Winter and snow which I loathe!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 9:21 p.m. sillylittlelady

I love the warm, spicy colors myself :)

Aug. 6, 2009 at 9:37 p.m. PoppysVintageGarden

WOW All of this is so Yummy, A delight for the eyes!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 10:24 p.m. ModernClassicsPaper

Just fantastic, Vicki!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 10:40 p.m. littlemoandfriends

autumn is my favourite season! I always envisioned a warm colour palette for autumn so it was interesting to see lavender being used in autumn as well. Thanks for sharing.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 10:52 p.m. overthetopoverstock

I am counting the days until Fall - my home is fall-themed all year round. Love the warm color palette - yummy!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 11:03 p.m. MagicMarkingsArt

Vicki - my heart skipped a beat then starting singing when I saw the "Simple Hue" logo at the top of this blog post. Absolutely beautiful - your eye for color and detail is amazing......congratulations!!!!!!!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 11:10 p.m. millcreekcottages

Oh, I love the rich warm colors of fall.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 11:34 p.m. voleurdebijoux

gorgeous with a capital G!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 11:36 p.m. DestinysCreations

With fall being my favorite season, I can't help but to love all of the spicey colors!

Aug. 6, 2009 at 11:49 p.m. jennabanena

spice it up! i'm an autumn girl, through and through. but the cool colors are absolutely lovely as well.

Aug. 6, 2009 at 11:50 p.m. Iammie

Nice stuffs!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 12:07 a.m. trafalgarssquare

I LOVE fall and I love the colors! What a gorgeous article!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 12:14 a.m. fairytalesunlimited

Such positively stunning things! Love this!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 12:35 a.m. tartanbean

Love it! I find myself in need of some apple cider after reading this.

And I'm so happy to see Sigmosaics in the list here; she is one of the sweetest people I've ever met.

Aug. 7, 2009 at 1:35 a.m. SugarShorts

Both are beautiful!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 2:19 a.m. thedaydreamer

Great picks! I have always adored TheHomeCentric's creations.

Aug. 7, 2009 at 2:51 a.m. evihan

absolutely AWESOME...

Aug. 7, 2009 at 4:49 a.m. ovgilliesdesigns

I love both! I live on an island that has both forests/vegetation that go orange and red in autumn and the sea that provides cooler colours - it's impossible to choose between the two! But it's a great idea to have a cool scheme of colours and a warm one - think I'm going to develop two inspired collections!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 5:07 a.m. iomiss

the best picks!! I love all of them. Thanks for the article

Aug. 7, 2009 at 5:14 a.m. ArtMind

What a great, inspiring article! I love both colorschemes! :)

Aug. 7, 2009 at 5:59 a.m. yaelfran

wow... so peaceful... love the 2 styles!!!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 7:15 a.m. carolinabean

I love fall. What a beautiful colors

Aug. 7, 2009 at 7:59 a.m. iHeartSquares

I am a fan of the earthy, spicy colors. Articles like this make me less grumpy about the end of summer and remind me of all the great things about the fall!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 8:18 a.m. BlackStar

I love ALL the colors! Great picks.

Aug. 7, 2009 at 8:42 a.m. beccamari

I just about fell off my chair! The chandaliers in the cool photos are AMAZING!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 8:56 a.m. bijouxdellostregatto

Wonderful! I love autumn and these colors!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 9:10 a.m. spacejam

i love cooling colors a lot!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 9:29 a.m. Sudstress

Absolutely gorgeous collection. Love it.

Aug. 7, 2009 at 9:53 a.m. steinschmuckdesign

Wonderful choices,
Thank you!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. EveldasNeverland

Absolutely awesome and inspiring selection. Thanks a lot!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 10:21 a.m. bellevuevintage

i can't wait for fall! it's been 100 degrees here for too long.

Aug. 7, 2009 at 11:01 a.m. designlab443

ooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh, I love the paper clip light fixture!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. windyhillfibers

I love those inspiration photos. Autumn is my favorite time of year. I can't wait for the leaves to start turning! Those are the colors that inspire me.

Aug. 7, 2009 at 12:49 p.m. Intentions

Lovely article! Filled with inspiration and captivating photos! Thanks for the creative jolt!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 12:59 p.m. urbanheirlooms

A gorgeous and fresh palette! I especially love the spice tones. I'm so ready for fall!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 1:15 p.m. BeadsBySam

Love the warm tone! Stunning inspiration photo!! LOVE IT!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 1:22 p.m. peaseblossomstudio

Oh, I just love the warm shades of autumn! Brown is one of my favorite colors.

Aug. 7, 2009 at 2:46 p.m. dreadsandcurls

Great ideas, esp. the cool tones. Wouldn't have thought of that...

Aug. 7, 2009 at 3:22 p.m. MyGrandmasAttic

Gorgeous. The dandelions are amazing!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 3:28 p.m. abotslife

I neeeeeeeeed that wrought iron room divider in the ski home!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 3:48 p.m. PhineasandLou

These are beautiful choices! Needless to say, I'm really feeling the purples :)

Aug. 7, 2009 at 5 p.m. VintageDivine

Makes me ALMOST ready for fall........

Aug. 7, 2009 at 5:43 p.m. jenharruff

I prefer the warm colors because I like to trick my mind into thinking it's warmer outside when it's fall.

Aug. 7, 2009 at 6:49 p.m. sakizome

I love the cool colors! It is so warm here in Sunny Singapore all year round that the cool is so refreshing!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 7:55 p.m. lafillefacetieuse

I'm so excited for fall!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 8:03 p.m. patspottery

LOVE this collection:>)

Aug. 7, 2009 at 10 p.m. JessicaTorrant

Gorgeous colors and picks!

Aug. 8, 2009 at 1:32 a.m. jbeaudet

I love summer and hate to see it go but this article has kind of made me look forward to fall and it's beautiful colors. I love all of the items here, especially the scallop bowl! This was a great article. Thanks Vicki!

Aug. 8, 2009 at 4:51 a.m. Sigmosaics

Absolutely stunning .. I am thrilled that you included my mosaic in the spicy line up .. thank you so much! I could just sit and look at both the cool and warm items all day .. they are all sensational and gorgeous!

Aug. 8, 2009 at 4:56 a.m. BabongoHome

Gorgeous colors and items, congrats to all artists featured. It's a great article!

Aug. 8, 2009 at 7:02 a.m. mayaruhi

WOW!! Absolutely gorgeous!! I'm SO inspired... :D

Aug. 8, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. mochamacaroon

i like the warm colors better. i love coming in from a cold day and being warm at home with a fire or blankets. When its grey and chilly outside, you just need it to be nice and warm inside.

Aug. 8, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. TenderLetters

Autumn can't come soon enough!

Aug. 8, 2009 at 12:54 p.m. KatsaraYarns

Nice job and I'll suggest taking another step toward creating a truly vital, sophisticated color statement with these two thematic hues: Combine them in imbalanced proportions. Sticking with a monochromatic theme is certainly safe, but result in a static, corporate look. I encourage creating a bit more energy with a careful balancing of accenting colors.

On the color wheel, cool lavenders and warm orange-rusts are two-thirds of a triadic scheme. If you prefer warm tones like the oranges, add an accent of the cool lavender to add a fabulous dimension, and vice versa if you prefer cool lavenders -- by adding a touch of the rusty-orange, you will have something sublime.

Andria
http://etsylounge.blogspot.com
http://katsarastudio.blogspot.com

Aug. 8, 2009 at 1 p.m. simplyhue

I like your suggestions, Katsara. I notice you have some beautiful yarn in your shop that has a combination of these two color schemes. Thanks for your input!

Aug. 8, 2009 at 1:27 p.m. Tina669

Beautiful

Aug. 8, 2009 at 6:49 p.m. lshewring

Gorgeous ideas Vicki! That lavender and silver scheme is unbelievable!!! So lovely!!!

Aug. 8, 2009 at 10:22 p.m. MeadowbelleMarket

Purple may be my all time favorite color, but I was leaning towards the warm tones that remind me of the crisp autumn leaves...
However, I can't help but LOVE Andria's idea of adding a touch of purple. Those two colors really can share in one space (and I guess I'm used to sharing ;)
~Aundrea (& Erin)

Aug. 9, 2009 at 12:44 a.m. ArtByHandz

I love the combination of orange and brown, dark purple and lavender, mustard and greenish turquoise, dark and acqua blue, and the options given here by you girls makes me want to spice up and cooling down each of my rooms with a different accent....Great and inspiring job (^_<)

Aug. 9, 2009 at 1:41 a.m. CharOuellette

Beautiful!
I always lean towards the warm tones...it may have something to do with living in the Pacific Northwest.

Aug. 9, 2009 at 5:03 a.m. theredstone

beautiful cool hues!!!

Aug. 9, 2009 at 7:55 a.m. sineminugur

Beautiful.LOVE this collection...

Aug. 9, 2009 at 9:34 a.m. heidiburton

Love the neutral tones of the walls and decor, great autumnal cool.

Aug. 9, 2009 at 9:58 a.m. ElegantRoseBoutique

Beautiful colors!

Aug. 9, 2009 at 11:07 a.m. MeghanT

After living in the Caribbean for 4 years I developed an eye for bold rich color in my designs. To your query I says "Spice it up!" I love a dramatic color scheme and my eyes really like that single red wall in the apartment.

Then again...sometimes to temper my enthusiasm and passion I need a more mellow environment. Your "Cool it down" lavender toned home by home of Abigail Ahern would be my inspiration if I were to redo my bedroom. I need a soothing retreat at the end of a creatively intense day!

Aug. 9, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. blendastudio

Great article! Thanks!

Aug. 9, 2009 at 3:23 p.m. sarahjmaxwell

Great article -- I love the flow from inspiration->color palette->suited finds. Keep this up! We love it!!

Aug. 9, 2009 at 3:41 p.m. beadweaver

Beautiful!

Aug. 9, 2009 at 4:55 p.m. norakaren

Great photos..I love all those pillows and the harvest colored autumm landscape. It is hard to stay with one tone.
Statisticly we are talking about oranges and earth tones but the pantone shows purples and silvers for fall 2009,also some yellows again....mmm..too stunning to chose from some of them....

Aug. 9, 2009 at 5:02 p.m. amoronia

What's wrong with COMBINING warm and spicy with cool and relaxing????? I want them all!!!!!!!!!!!

Aug. 9, 2009 at 5:14 p.m. nanouke

OMG, everything is so beautiful!

Aug. 9, 2009 at 6:51 p.m. DecoDeli

Ahhhh! I'm the goofy kind that loves the onset of winter and all it's bounty! Just gorgeous!

Aug. 10, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. Zabba

Pumpkin please! When fall time comes I go pumpkin crazy. From pumpkin cakes and pies to orange and rust colored sweaters and shoes.

Aug. 11, 2009 at 10:17 p.m. SouthernBelleOOAK

Absolutely awesome and inspiring selection. Love them both!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. yasmintoo

Abundance, I love them both.

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