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HOME With Angela Goodall
PHOTOS BY JASON HULET HULET REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY
THEN & NOW: Updating Design “Rules” Freedom to play is the new design theory. So many hard fast “rules” of old are no longer relevant when designing your spaces. Not that “anything goes,” there are still some tried and true aspects of design that should be followed, but stretching your creativity and feeling emboldened to mix it up a bit are all fair game.
Rule #1 - You cannot mix white with cream…. well, yes you can! Just be cautious that there is clearly a common undertone. Bright white w/ shades of gray or blue white work well together. Soft white with shades of cream and yellow based whites also flow well. The rule of thumb is to make sure there is enough contrast so one does not make the other look dirty or just a little off. Using different sheens between the shades also contributes to the idea that they are intentionally different.
Rule #2 - Don’t use dark colors on low ceilings. Well, if we want the room to feel cozy, that is just what we should do. Paint a low ceiling in the powder bath black. What a statement! Also, playing with the walls in a small space with darker colors and/or large patterns in wall paper or faux finishes. Be brave in a small space. It just may give you the wow factor on a small scale that you are looking for. Rule #3 - Yes, use wallpaper! The updated colors and patterns are spectacular! If installed correctly by a professional, it will also be easy to strip in the future when you want to update a space. Don’t even get me started with the “kitchen triangle.” That is a whole other article. But consult a professional when designing a new space. Be brave, don’t box yourself in and it can be an amazing transformation and update to your home that you have been wanting and needing.
Angela Goodall is the lead designer and co-owner of Kitchen Choreography with her husband Mike.
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