Case Study: Turn Your Wall Colors Into Art
When lead designer Chelsie Lee started working on this Brooklyn brownstone, she needed color — lots of it. The homeowners loved traveling, pop art and vibrant color palettes, so Lee combined those themes into a bold technique: color-blocked walls.
Using a custom Peruvian blanket sofa and bright Moroccan rug as inspiration, Lee brought in contrasting colors and varying shades of red to make each space unique yet still part of a cohesive whole.
By walking through her own project, Lee, of Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, shows you how to incorporate interesting decorative elements on a smaller, subtler scale.
Use varying shades of the same color. This tone-on-tone technique uses the same color in different shades to create a dramatic look. Here, Lee revamped the back of bookshelves with varying shades of red. The teal serves as a dramatic accent.
Design lines to reflect architectural elements. When setting out your look, use wall patterns that complement lines already in the space. The parallel paint line follows the angle of the staircase and reinforces the interior’s geometric theme.
Pare it down with neutral colors. Even though this space uses dark gray and white, the contrast keeps it striking. This lower level room is partially open to the space above, so Lee used a nice diagonal line to break up the floors.
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Using a custom Peruvian blanket sofa and bright Moroccan rug as inspiration, Lee brought in contrasting colors and varying shades of red to make each space unique yet still part of a cohesive whole.
By walking through her own project, Lee, of Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, shows you how to incorporate interesting decorative elements on a smaller, subtler scale.
Use varying shades of the same color. This tone-on-tone technique uses the same color in different shades to create a dramatic look. Here, Lee revamped the back of bookshelves with varying shades of red. The teal serves as a dramatic accent.
Design lines to reflect architectural elements. When setting out your look, use wall patterns that complement lines already in the space. The parallel paint line follows the angle of the staircase and reinforces the interior’s geometric theme.
Pare it down with neutral colors. Even though this space uses dark gray and white, the contrast keeps it striking. This lower level room is partially open to the space above, so Lee used a nice diagonal line to break up the floors.
Read more Case Study: Turn Your Wall Colors Into Art
