Mixing Colors

Posted by: Paige   Tags:      Posted date: May 3, 2013   |   Comment

If you dream of having a bright home that is fun, inviting, and colorful but don't exactly know how to incorporate your favorite bold hues into your decor, we can help. It may seem tricky trying to figure out how to add bright pink and yellow to your home without creating a 'candy land' look, but in truth, it isn't all that difficult. The basic idea is to start with neutrals and add accents of color throughout the room with pillows, throws, art, and accessories. And believe it or not, if you do it the correct way your living room could have pink, purple, yellow, and green all mixed together and still look fabulous. How, you wonder? Picture this: a light blush pink accent chair with a faint yellow throw pillow to top it sits next to a modern white table with a lavender vase full of lush green succulents. Now that sounds more like it! Take a look at some of these inspiringly gorgeous photos of colorful homes below.

Mixing Accessories and Artwork

Posted by: Paige   Tags:      Posted date: April 30, 2013   |   Comment

A beautiful way to tie a room together is by bringing in accessories that go hand in hand with the majestic artwork hanging on the walls in your home. By finding a unique piece to add to your cocktail table or shelf, you will draw in the eye and create a sense of wholeness in the room. We'll show you some beautiful examples as well as how to choose the best pieces to go with your favorite artwork to create the perfect look.

Changsoon Oh, Silence 38, 2009 Choosing an accessory to accent art may seem like an impossible task. The good news is that art is objective, and you really can choose anything that 'goes' with it. Or you could leave it to us here at Ron Nathan Interiors in NJ to enhance your decorating with the perfect piece.

Here is what we chose for this painting:For SilenceTies in perfectly, no? The faint color of this glass brings out the smallest amount of purple in the painting.

Next, we have Lena Levin, Folly, 2012 Folly by Lena LevinFor FollyA new glimmer of gold will come through this painting by adding this antique Buddah to statue to the room, almost creating a new color palette.

Sidonie Caron, Home of Cheetahs, Springboks & Lions, 2013 Home of Cheetahs Springboks and Lions by sidonie caronThe best way to bring a piece of art to life is by paying close attention to the color or finish of the accessory, like this one:Fo HomeAn antiqued finish brings new life and a certain feeling to the art which inspired it.

Glenn Losack, Exodus, 2013Exodus by Glenn LosackWe love the colors of the clothing in this painting. To keep the focus on the bright tones, we chose a transparent accessory. Based on the artwork in your home, choose an accessory that works for that specific piece by keeping in mind the colors, the feeling, and the overall look of the entire room. The outcome will be nothing but beautiful.