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Embracing the Color Orange

by Kelly DuByne on February 8, 2012

Do you always know what the trends are and follow them to a “T”? Or, do you go quietly about you own way, developing your own style? I have to admit, as a designer, I am always aware of the design trends and hottest colors, but I often head the opposite way from those trends. After all, I don’t want my clients’ homes, or my home for that matter, looking like every other home on the block! I love the individuality that people add to their homes, and, well, sometimes you need to think outside the box to do this. I also want to do long lasting designs for clients, so I think long term when deciding on the colors for their space.

My kitchen floor

As you probably know, the Pantone color of the year for 2012 is Tangerine Tango. Or, in other words, orange, which happens to be my favorite color (for quite some time, I might add). So, it puts me in a quandary, as I don’t want to be perceived as trendy. (No, I really didn’t go out and get all of these orange things recently…) So, even though I have an orange entryway, kitchen floor, ipad cover, wallet, office chair, and so much more, I’m sure, I will embrace them! Even orange was my color when I took the House Beautiful Color Quiz!

It is a beautiful color, though, isn’t it? Maybe it’s just meant to be.

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Winter White is so Peaceful

by Kelly DuByne on January 19, 2012

We’ve had quite a few snow days here this week. I always appreciate during this kind of weather that we live close to our cute little town. That means walking distance to a market, coffee shop, restaurants, a wonderful bakery, and some great snow hills! Kids have been in and out all week, coming in for hot cocoa to warm up from the chills of the snow. While some of my friends have had cabin fever, I am enjoying the kids, long walks in the snow with my dog, and the overall slower pace of life. I’ve even managed to get quite a bit of design work done by holing up in my office for a few hours at a time. Shh….don’t tell, but I’ve appreciated the extra time with all the activities that have been cancelled. Hey, I could get used to this!

I love how peaceful it is with the white trees drooping in with the heavy snow. No wonder so many people like a white interior in their homes, it can be very peaceful! (I had a wonderful picture to upload, but was having technical difficulties!)

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Time to Get Movin’!

January 19, 2012

I have to admit, I’m envious of bloggers who are so eloquent, and blog regularly. For some reason, I like the idea of blogging, but become shell shocked because I feel it has to be so educational. While I think that’s important, that sometimes takes the fun out of it, and makes it less personal. [...]

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How to Decorate an Entryway

July 27, 2011

Everyone has some kind of an entryway in their home, even if you don’t officially have one-you can certainly still make an entryway.  When family and friends come into your home, the entry is the “landing pad” so to speak.  Everyone comes in there, takes off coats, shoes and hangs their bags.  It’s where you [...]

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How to Choose Exterior Paint Colors for your Home

July 22, 2011

What is the best way to select color for the exterior of your home? I find that many people get stuck and overwhelmed with the selections of colors available….thus sometimes not making a decision. Here are my tips; 1. Choose the main house color first. Do you prefer a darker or lighter color for the [...]

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The Color of Life

June 19, 2011

I am so inspired by color, it is on my mind all the time.  Color is my passion, it can lift us up, calm us down and create certain responses from us and others.  In everything I do I literally think of color.  Even when I get dressed in the morning I think “hmmm, would [...]

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what’s my design style?

May 17, 2011

Often people ask what my “design style” is. Since I try to always design for the client and their desires, I don’t actually have a signature style I work with. Sure, I have certain styles I prefer over others, and my home certainly conveys my style (a mix between Eclectic and American Country.) My home [...]

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The Psychology of Color

May 17, 2011

Did you know you can change the look and feel of a room simply by the color you choose?  Do you want to feel calm and relaxed in a room, or, energetic and vibrant?  By choosing the correct color, you can match your mood to the color to make your home or room appear to [...]

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Personalizing a Room

May 1, 2011

One of my favorite aspects of design is to help the client achieve a look in their home that is “personal” to them.  I love to come into a home and learn about someone by their décor.  My home, for instance, has a lot of color and is filled with eclectic furnishings.  Guests to my [...]

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