Design by Color

A Touch of Turquoise

By Whirl, on September 12th, 2011

Like the sparkling waters of the cool Caribbean Sea, turquoise brings to mind days spent in relaxation and tranquility in an exotic locale. With sunny days getting shorter and a burst of cold wind making its way into town, the stunning hue of greenish blue is the perfect shade to keep the home bathed in summer all the way into fall. From shimmering squares of tile to the prettiest vases, Pittsburgh’s got the shopping destinations for adding turquoise to any [...]

Sweet as Honey

By Whirl, on June 8th, 2011

As the sun wakes and warms the earth, the colors of nature bloom and inspire us to create our own rays of sunshine in our homes. Vibrant hues of honeysuckle, magenta, cotton candy, and rose radiate enough positive energy to make us blush with happy excitement. This season, use these pink and rosy tones to turn spaces from spring growing to summer [...]

Green Piece

By Whirl, on March 2nd, 2011

Ivy-Covered Walls Paramount pattern-clover tile, 15” x 15,” $89/squate foot, Tile & Designs, Inc.

The lush grass reemerges as the winter snow melts away, breathing life back into the [...]

Here Comes the Sun

By Whirl, on December 26th, 2010

Incorporating any of these radiant accents into your interior design scheme is a beautifully brilliant idea. After all, vibrant hues that shine like the sun add a definite dose of happiness to any [...]

Out of the Blue

By Whirl, on November 23rd, 2010

Boost an aura of calm in your home by selecting shades that simulate the night sky.

There’s no better accent color than midnight blue — it instills a little mystery, added depth, and subtle drama to your home. Whether you splash your walls with the hues of deep oceanic waves, stack luxurious sapphire towels, or display [...]

Orange Crush

By Whirl, on August 26th, 2010

Bench Mark Casablanca Series tile, starting at $18. Tile & Designs.

Repose, revitalize, and refresh your room … orange you [...]

Red Alert

By Victoria Bradley, on July 22nd, 2010

Add accent, allure, and intrigue — with one [...]

Model Home

By Victoria Bradley, on July 9th, 2010

Dress your room as you would yourself — in the season’s so-hot [...]

In Living Color

By Katie Green, on July 9th, 2010

Bring your walls to life with the stroke of a brush.
One of the easiest, most affordable ways of changing a room is by painting…just one wall. “Even the slightest hint of color can dramatically change a space,” says Alisha Gwen Humphrey, a designer at Davin Interiors. In particular, accent walls (which also include ceilings!) pack [...]

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