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COLOR(S) OF THE WEEK - CHANTILLY LACE + SUPER WHITE who doesn't love a crisp or warm white room?! white is the most used paint color for walls and ceilings, so it's important to select the right one. as mentioned in a previous lesson post, it's best to go with a white paint for a space when the space sees a decent amount of natural light. when used in the right space, white paint makes the room feel larger, brighter, and cleaner by reflecting light (hence why the room needs n

VINTAGE LIGHTING AND HOW IT ADDS CHARACTER TO A SPACE here, we went with a mid-century modern tronchi 72" diameter crystal chandelier. the size grounds the space and creates a more intimate feeling, visually giving the living space a lower ceiling. the five layers of tronchi glass tubes really adds a touch of elegance to the more modern space we designed. it's the big throw back in the space. (design by crystal sinclair designs | photo by seth caplan) i'm not a big new years

COLOR OF THE WEEK - RAPHAEL i love a good dark color (as many of you know)! darker tones usually create a more dramatic space. burgundy, a deep reddish-purple color, is no exception! it's so warm and inviting and kind of has a mysteriousness to it. it's a rich, deep color. burgundy is named after the fine wines from france's burgundy region. raphael (CC-2), by benjamin moore is just the perfect shade of burgundy!! it's warm without being too warm but still doesn't read too pu

COLOR OF THE WEEK - INDIA YELLOW marigold - such a cheery color! it's so warm, vibrant, but still cozy. of our go-to marigold colors is india yellow by farrow and ball. it's a soft, yet strong. it's loud, but not overwhelming. it's saturated without being too saturated where it'd overpower the room. this color works well in spaces that see lots of natural light or gets at least some partial natural light. it's soft enough for a nursery or primary bedroom. it's really perfec

COLOR OF THE WEEK - NIMBUS GRAY who doesn't love a good blue?! one of our go-to blue paint colors is nimbus gray (do you prefer gray or grey? i'm team grey!) by benjamin moore. it's a soft, warm blue. it's saturated just enough to make the color POP without overpowering the room. this color works well in spaces that see lots of natural light or gets at least some partial natural light. it's soft enough for a nursery and bold enough for a dramatic kitchen. it's really a perfec