Complementary colors add energy to a room and, at the same time, make us feel comfortable and complete. #Complimentary_Colors

It's a matter of opposites attracting.

We’ve always heard that opposites attract, and nothing could be more true about interior decorating colors. Using opposite colors (also known as complementary colors) adds energy to a room, yet at the same time, makes us feel comfortable and calm. 

You can decorate without thinking about complementary colors, and the result will be just fine, but adding a small touch of complementary colors to a neutral scheme will add passion and interest. You can start with interior elements that don’t require a huge risk: one painted wall, sofa pillows, throws, flower arrangements, upholstered chair pads. Then ratchet up your color scheme with larger items like upholstery fabrics, rugs and window fashions.

You don’t have to use colors that are exactly across the color wheel to get the advantage of this dynamic duo, or go with the boldest of these hues. Think about softer tones that are almost opposites like: 

• Sky blue and terracotta 
• Pastel pink and acid green 
• Burnt orange and sage green 
• Soft aqua blue and tomato red 
• The lightest butter yellow with deep purple 

Try using complementary colors to complete your home design. Opposites do attract!

© 2013 Hunter Douglas

www.accentwindowfashions.com

A touch of glass can add sophistication and light. #Home_Furnishings

Using glass home furnishings can make your rooms look larger!

Glass is a clean, fresh look that adds interest, without too much bling or glitter.

The interesting thing about glass is that it almost disappears into a room to make the room seem more spacious and open, while it adds a beautiful design element that people do notice. Because light shines through most glass interior elements or light reflects back from light fixtures and the sun, they appear almost invisible and don’t seem to take up space. You can see your other interior design elements even more clearly; just think about a glass table sitting atop a beautiful rug. You can see the beauty of the rug much more clearly!

Chic and modern or traditional and elegant, glass works well in almost any space. And even though we think of glass as a clear element, lots of glass home fashions come in beautiful colors too. In addition to popular glass-topped coffee tables or dining tables, think glass for: 

• Mosaic tiles in the guest bathroom or as a back splash in the kitchen 
• Crystal chandeliers and glass lamps 
• Stained glass windows 
• Hurricane lanterns 
• Sea glass sculptures 
• Large glass jars or bottles to display treasures such as sea shells, pine cones, stones or fragrant potpourri 
• Glass counter tops in the kitchen or bath – or a beautiful glass sink in the guest bathroom 

Add a smattering of glass to your interior decor' to make your house sparkle. It’s a crystal clear choice.

© 2013 Hunter Douglas

www.accentwindowfashions.com