Can You Say Color?

If this Stone Harbor beach house isn't the happiest place! 

Even though the brightest of colors were used, the colors don't feel overwhelming to me. 

Designed by Cinnie May of JBM Designs, the beach house is featured in the May/June issue of New York Spaces.

The over-dyed ikat rugs anchor the colors in these two rooms.

Bright pink, orange and yellow all combine happily, even in the windowsill florals. I like to use that color combination in the garden as well. 

Check out that pleated shade color- gorgeous with the Scalamandre ikat print fabric on the classic chairs. Yum!

The porch's sunset colors reflect the outdoor scenery.

The rest of the home is just as beautiful, although a bit more sedate in color. 

A happy home.

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Photos by Erik Kvalsvik

Say It With Color

And they did!

 This would be a fun way to treat the casual porch, summer cottage or the kids' rooms.

 

I gravitate toward any paint samples. My copy of House Beautiful's book, Colors for Your Home: 300 Designer Favorites, is well worn. Isn't this sample painting a fun idea?

Designer Jonathan Adler's bedroom combines color as only he can. 

 

Loving the olive as a backdrop to the dollops of vibrant color.

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