New Nursery - The Colour Scheme

With Christmas fast approaching, drafting time is not something I have had in ample supply.  Tonight, I found a bit of time, and finished up the north wall elevation of the nursery.   This is my work space as I drew away tonight.  

West and North walls here.   I'll share more details with you and my thoughts on the room layout in a future post, but I thought I'd give you a sneak peek now.    

This teal blue is just gender neutral enough for accents.  And paired with grey's and creams like this piece of flooring I've been hanging onto will work well.  There are two photos from a few weeks back... 

...here they are, that I'm using as inspiration.  What I really like about them is that neither feels overly girly, or over boy(ly?!?!).  They're bright and fun and they have a sort of whimsy to them that I like.  That red, coral colour along with the teal/aquamarine/blue mentioned above are just the right pop of colour to add some fun to an otherwise neutral grey/cream room. 

Great colour palettes are tough to find, and very time consuming to develop. My starting point is from this great site I found Googling colour combos.   They take (generally) landscape photos and produce palettes from the colours in the image.  I can usually find what I'm looking for or at least a close suggestion that I can print to help give myself or my clients a quick understanding of where the project is headed.

I should be able to find some interesting scando patterns or tribal when it comes to accents around the room. For that picture grouping on the north wall either a series of drawings or  a mixture of pattern and colour.

So the process is moving ahead. Come the New Year, the hunt for a great pullout sofa begins in earnest, as well as a crib and a massive closet overhaul   

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Take care, I'll check in with everyone a couple of times during the holidays. 
Don't drink too much, don't drink too little.  Have fun. Happy Holidays.

Bill

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The Hudson's Bay Point Blanket

My personal taste varies greatly.  Although I tend to lean toward more elegant and finely tuned spaces with clients, at home, its often a more casual, comfortable atmosphere.  I also have a fondness for all things authentic, of high quality, high style and with a hint of Canadiana.  

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Put all of these in a pot, give'em a good stir over the campfire and you have The Hudson's Bay Point Blanket.  We're lucky enough to have a 6 point, (It'll be going on the bed this weekend now that the weathers changed), and blanket wrapped chest as well.  

For a family members upcoming new addition, Melanie is crocheting a homemade version!

Now from around the web, some of my favourite ways to use it. On a side note, make sure you do use the blanket if you're lucky enough to have one.   They have always been well made.  Made for wear and tear, cleanable, durable and warm.  

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These two shots make for a great conversation on the right way to use/decorate with one.  The first is a loft space, exposed brick, exposed plumbing.  Stylish lamps, elegant bedding.  Industrial Chic. And look at that bedcover, the Millennium Point Blanket.

The industrial space is in stark contrast to the scandinavian inspired cottage.  White floors, white and plywood walls, simple art, adorn this space.  None of the formality of those side tables.  Instead, a simple wood shelf.  Oh, and these lovely vintage HBC blankets to keep everyone cozy!

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 They work in minimal spaces...

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....they work in formal spaces.

  

 This last picture is from The Marion House Book, one of my favourite blogs.  Each post is worth a read, especially this one on integrating the blanket that inspired this post.

{Rowell Photography, based just north of Toronto, seriously, check out them out}

Get one if you can, use it to relax, get under, get warm and comfortable.  Take it anywhere with you.

Bill

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