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The holidays are such an incredible time to recharge and relax - especially if you can get away! One of my favourite destinations is a series of remote islands in the Caribbean. The calm, the gorgeous views - it’s the best place to spend the holidays! And who wouldn’t be inspired by these gorgeous sky and water colours?

The gorgeous blues and greens find their way into so many of the rooms I design! I’m not the only one who loves this palette - the colors are soothing and calming, perfect for a gorgeous interiors! They bring a little bit of your vacation home, even in the dark winter months!

Rolling waves are incredibly soothing on these isolated beaches. You can see why I keep returning with my family for every holiday!

I created that feeling of movement and water with a pattern of tiles in the backsplash of this kitchen I designed!

Even this gorgeous seating area in the middle of nowhere can be recreated in a formal dining room with the right colours and patterns.

I used breezy drapery in a cool turquoise colour to provide that idea of calm and serenity in this Toronto dining room. It’s like a tiny moment of the islands in the middle of a snowy, busy city!

I love bringing these inspirational moments and colours home with me - where do YOU find your inspiration?!

Until next time,

-Cynthia

colour, things I love, travelCheminne Taylor-SmithJanuary 4, 2019interior design, trends, ideas, tips, decor, decorating, home, house, design, rooms, space, living, color, pattern, Toronto, interior designer, canada, colour, beach, water, inspiration, island, oceanComment

Putting Colour in the Kitchen

If you pay attention to trends in the home, you’ve probably noticed the movement away from all-white kitchens to more colour in the kitchen! I love colour, so this is a trend that I embrace completely! But I also understand that some people are nervous about using bright hues in their home, so here are steps to help you get into the colour groove!

If you’re not sure about making a big commitment to colour, try adding just a touch of something bright, like these bold red stools I used in a condo kitchen. It’s a great pop of colour, but can easily be changed out as your taste changes!

If you’re feeling a little bolder, start with a cream colour rather than white and complement it with lovely purpley shades! This creamy colour is warm and inviting, and much less stark than white. It’s the perfect palette for cooking up something delicious!

If you’re ready to embrace the rainbow, it’s best to start with a colour you love. Blue is regularly rated as the world’s favourite colour, and for good reason. It’s a calming, soothing tone that has been proven to spark creativity! It’s easier to be surrounded by colour if it’s one that makes you happy, so keep that in mind as you choose your kitchen palette.

So are YOU ready to embrace colour in the kitchen?! Tell me why (or why not) in the comments!

Until next time,

-Cynthia

colour, interior design, tips & tricksCheminne Taylor-SmithNovember 23, 2018colour, color, blue, red, yellow, purple, creativity, cooking, interior design, interior decor, kitchen, kitchen design, canada, toronto, interior designer, ideas, looks, cabinets, stools, bar, islandComment

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