Color Theory

1. Introduction: Color in Your Home and How to Love It

Color can be overwhelming; no rules, but guidelines do help

Gain confidence and make decisions – it’s YOUR home!

Varying Repetition

Your Color Personality: Quiz

Comfort Zone v. What Inspires You?

Room: Mood & Setting

Neutrals and naturals in Montana interior décor

B. Color Theory: Using the Color Wheel

Isaac Newton – 1600s – using a prism, created the wheel

Primary (most vivid=3)   Secondary (mix 2 primaries = 3)

Tertiary  (mix prim/second=6)  Neutrals= blk, wht, grey

Hue = color family (12 on color wheel)

Tint = add white

Shade = add black

Saturation = intensity & depth  (bright v. dull)

Clarity = number of pigments

C. Basic properties of colors

Black absorbs; white reflects; red absorbes all but red – that is reflected

Warm/dark colors advance; rooms appear smaller and cozy

Cool/light colors recede; rooms appear larger & airy

D. Color Combinations

USE WHEEL

Complementary = opposites

Triads = equally spaced

Split complementary = analogous opposites; triangle

Analogous = wheel neighbors

Color family = different shades & tones (but use contrast)

Using Color in Your Home

A. Contrast

Rooms need contrast to have appeal and not appear flat

Think photographing your room in B&W – dk, lt, intermediate bridge

Defines depth – highlight features & creates focal points

Moves eye around – restful, easy

Lightens and brightens colors

Use dark & light of same hue or complementary opposites

Use contrasting materials

B. Texture

Texture and Surfaces: wood, metals, glass, textiles, prints

Textures needed for neutrals & simple color scheme

Contrast in textures visually interesting

Flooring, rugs furniture, pillows, throws, tiles, art, wall treatments, wall paper flowers & fruit

C. Using Neutrals

Quiet tones – greys, tans, beige, greens, wood, slate, glass, metal, stainless steel

Support & give relief from bold colors

All neutrals – no depth

Need textures; punches of contrast, even if all neutrals

D. Open Plans & Transitions

Multiple shades of a single color, color family (hue)

Ties large spaces together transitions between rooms

Focal point of areas – define with color/texture

E. Color Partners

Balance warm and cool colors (USE WHEEL: triads)

Can go bold IF…. Colors have equal presence and influence

Balance hue, depth etc

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TIPS

Good way to start and narrow choices (limit of 5): 2 warms and a cool; 2 cools and a warm

Use three balanced and saturated colors: dark, light, intermediate [saturated, bright, delicate]

3 shades of same color; neighbors on color wheel

primary color 60%; secondary color 30%; accent color 10%

Dominance/Recurrence/Placement – where do you like you color?

How much of your room do you want to re-color? What is fixed? Pillows, walls, rugs, curtains, furniture, art, trim, lights, pieces

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Join us for 15% off featured products and a great opportunity to learn 
some fantastic new tricks. Round up all of your friends and come on down! 
It’s free. Call 586-5589 to reserve your spot today.

Color Theory: 12-1pm Wednesday Feb 24

Ever confused about what color you should choose for the living room? Don’t know 
much about complementary colors? Where do you start? Help is here. Bozeman’s own Decorista’s will review basic color theory and answer questions about interior paint choices.

Decorating for Spring: 5-6pm Wednesday March 24

Spring is here — it’s time to change things up! Move things around, freshen up the
 drab winter decor and fall in love with your home all over again. Our own Brigitte Fletcher will offer tips for decorating using proportion, texture and color to create a
new look for your bookcase, side table or mantle.

Floral Arranging 101: 12-1pm Wednesday April 28

Leslie Lukas is back again to show us easy techniques for creating lovely bouquets.
 She’ll show us what tools we need and where to start to arrange fresh flowers in 
vases of all styles. Bring flowers into your home with confidence!

Holiday bulbs are a steadfast tradition in my family. Mom always seems to be able to start hers on time so that she has beautiful blooms by Christmas. Paperwhites (or Narcissus) take about 6 weeks from the time you start them to the time they bloom. I never remember to get mine started until Thanksgiving so I usually have the fragrant flowers in bloom for our New Year’s celebration. In fact, I like having Paperwhites in bloom all through January. They have a very distinct strong smell and I have heard that some people are turned off by this. Not me. These blooms remind me that spring is around the corner somewhere. . . .

How to get your Paperwhite bulbs started:

1.) You can buy individual bulbs at any nursery for a coulpe of dollars each. Or . . . you will find kits at HeyDay that  include a container, the bulbs and some potting soil, all wrapped in a beautiful shiny bag.

2.) Cover the bottom of your flat-bottomed container with river rocks, little beads from the craft store, or potting soil. Place the bulbs on top of the rock layer with about an inch of space in between. Pour about an inch of water in the container. Do not cover the bulbs with water–they will rot. Find a sunny spot for the bulbs and then . . .  you are done!

3.) Continue to add water as it evaporates. The greenery will become tall and flop over as the plant grows. Supports like ribbon or gardening wire can help this. Look for blooms after six weeks.

Easy, easy and fun to have on the kitchen window sill!

What a great workshop last night–lots of good energy and fun inspiration for the upcoming holidays!

Here are a few things we reviewed:

Set your table

Set up your table linen arsenal with a few basic but gorgeous pieces that you can use over and over throughout each season. Choose linens in neutral tones so that you can play up your changing seasonal decor. Here’s a great money-saving hint: buy a bedspread or a piece of fabric big enough to cover your entire table and then you can get away with a smaller tablecloth turned on an angle.

Layer, layer, layer!

Different textures and colors will add visual interest to your table and your guests will never tire of your basic pieces. Start with your tablecloth, then consider a runner down the middle. Turn placemats on end and hang them off the edge of the table. Use napkins for placemats and runners. Chargers can be a great way to lift the dinner plate off the table and mix and match dinnerware.

Centerpieces

Centerpieces can be dramatic and glorious and great way to set the tone of the party but . . . they can get in the way of the conversation flow during dinner. Set the table with your beautiful centerpiece and then replace it with a shorter version as dinner is served.

Fresh floral centerpieces are a real treat for your guests and do add to the tone of your party. If you can’t get to the florist, you still can make a splash with other things found around the house. Gather your most sparkly ornaments in a pretty bowl, decorate a rosemary tree with a garland and some small birds, place miniature Christmas cactus three in a row, or set a wreath with candles in the center.

Don’t forget favors!

Your guests will leave your party feeling special and well taken care of. We love edible favors. . .they are inexpensive and easy to tuck away on the way home. Try a small bag of peppermints, a tub of jam or a packet of hot cocoa! the possibilities are endless.

Most of all, have fun decorating and send us pictures of all of your lovely creations!

It’s a contemporary charm bracelet!

With over 500 beads to choose from, a Trollbeads bracelet or necklace becomes a lasting and meaningful piece of jewelry. Everything is interchangeable and easy to work with – no design skills required. Just start choosing the beads you like and the ones that have meaning to you.

The website www.trollbeadsus.com is a great resource so check it out when you have time. You can choose beads and put them on a sample bracelet and see what your design looks like before you buy. We have wish lists here at the store that will help your friends and family please you at birthdays and Christmas!

Handcrafted from the finest quality raw materials including 18K gold, sterling silver, Italian glass, natural pearls, precious stones and Swarovski crystal, each bead is a treasure.  Every irresistible piece has its own story inspired by love, nature, fairytales, mythology, cultures, and the diversity of the world around us.

New beads in intriguing shapes and colors continue to revitalize the collection. With an infinite number of combinations, the piece of jewelry you design will be completely unique and personal.  The possibilities are endless.

Give us a call anytime with your questions or stop by the store to take a closer look!