Color for the New Year

So, I know we've been gone a while, but it's time again to share our interior design insider knowledge!  Recently, we took a trip to High Point Market, the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world!  We covered (or tried to cover) over 10 million square feet filled with the latest and greatest products in home furnishings.  Needless to say, we were  exhausted and exhilarated by all the new products and upcoming trends we discovered.

As you may know, we here at Kim Armstrong Interior Design are avid color lovers… like we seriously have an addiction to the point that we coined the word, "colordiction"!  So, obviously, the color trends from High Point are the first things we'd like to share with you.

Everywhere we turned, there were variations of blue.  Ranging from aqua to navy, the stunning cool hue definitely stole the show!  Although emerald and kelly greens have been popular for quite some time, it doesn’t look like they are bowing out just yet.  Believe it or not, one of our favorite color pairings were none other than NAVY AND EMERALD GREEN!  Such a fun and classic combo.

Purple, plum, lavender, or whatever you want to call it, was pretty high up on the color radar.  It didn’t rear it’s head quite like the blue shades did, but we expect it to get more and more popular in the upcoming year.  Last, but not least, pops of orange are coming into the forecast.  It definitely wasn’t as prominent as the others, but was used here or there for a fiery flare.

Bohemian Bedroom and Tone on Tone Theater Room

Here are some room concepts we are preparing to bring to life for a client here in Dallas, Texas.  Kim Armstrong Interior Design developed these spaces through a detailed interview process and a customized questionnaire.  While this images are just a taste of what the finished products will be, these digital designs really help people visualize how the elements will relate.  It's also a lot less time consuming than doing a hand or computer-generated rendering!

Here is a Bohemian bedroom design with focus on having a place for everything.  Organization and clutter free design are always a must no matter what style you're going for.  We created storage in unique ways like putting shoes in the china hutch, using an old vintage desk as a makeup vanity, and attaching lace to ornate frames for jewelry display.

This tone-on-tone media room was designed with a masculine feel, but no woman would turn down watching a movie in this space.  By keeping the color minimal (on pillows and a chair) the rest of the room generates warmth with its color palette of grays, browns, tans, and creams.  Because the space's purpose is to watch movies, the focus should not be the rooms aesthetic, but to bring family and friends together to enjoy movies, reading, and each other's company.

The Pink and the Gray

Well, this might be a bit premature, but I have to share our most recent work here at Kim Armstrong Interior Design.  We haven't gotten these professional photographed, but you can very much appreciate the design and customizations by my awesome I-phone photos.  Enjoy, and of course, what do you think!??

This photo is actually professionally done.  The chair and vanity are both completely custom, designed by KAID.  This photo was taken by Kim Burnstad (who is AMAZING!)  Please visit her website at kbbphotography.com

Like I said, I-phone photo, but you can see how delicious this room is.  Custom headboard, daybed, bedding, and frames!  All done by yours truly, Kim Armstrong ID

Ms. Wilma's favorite spot in the house.  She blends nicely :)

Wall of custom frames with family photos.  It doesn't get much more beautiful/heartfelt than that.

Color Me Happy

Color is the absolute best way to accessorize.  While we all know some people are terrified of it, it truly is the most impactful element within design, not just interior design, but any kind of design.  


Just to prove my point, I'll show you some interiors that could please almost any taste.  Those of you with multiple personalities, calm yourself...

Hello, yellow... and blue, and green, and pink...
Designed by Kim ArmstrongPhotography by Kim Burnstad www.kbbphotography.com

Red and turquoise, an unusual match, but now one of my faves
Designed by Kim ArmstrongPhotography by Kim Burnstad www.kbbphotography.com

Color through foliage, lovely
Designed by Kim ArmstrongPhotography by Kim Burnstad www.kbbphotography.com

Pink, gray, and touches of gold to keep it rich and warm
Designed by Kim ArmstrongPhotography by Kim Burnstad www.kbbphotography.com

Blue and white, so classic, so contrasting
Designed by Kim ArmstrongPhotography by Kim Burnstad www.kbbphotography.com

Those of us a bit reluctant to the color train, try a subtle blue

Those of us not scared of the color train, go neon... TRENDING

Again, a bit subtle with pops of a soft yellow... instant character

Here's a space for a bachelor.  Simple with a punch of color.  It will be like an Axe commercial in your room