Mod(er) Palette

Selecting a concept style is the first and easiest part of any design project. Deciding on the color palette, not so much. There are many elements that have to be considered when selecting colors. From walls, to furniture, to the decor touches, color can be fun and more complex than one might think.

More people are starting to dabble with the idea of adding more color into their living spaces. And based on new trends arising, we see that the 60’s is a key inspiration. After researching and diving deeper into 1960’s interiors, it was apparent that there was no resistance with color. Blues and yellows were sitting next to each other in living rooms, sage green carpets/rugs were seen in bedrooms along with matching bed spreads. Colors where everywhere and unapologetically used to the fullest.

In 60’s Mod(ern) Palette, the colors have more of a warming yellow undertone. This is so, when the colors are placed together they will appear softer and easily relatable than those of the previous 60’s palette that had a more red cast.

Mid Century Inspiration

COLOR PALETTE BREAK DOWN

This color palette takes the emotional feeling that we saw in 1960’s homes and revived them with the soft yellow undertones.

Why yellow? Well, yellow represents the creation of new ideas and emotional journey. It adds hope into a space, which creates a positive living environment. Even as a subtle undertone, it draws out the hidden meanings behind each of the colors that weren’t seen or might have been missed.

For those that are starting to experiment with colors, there is a fine line before the color selection start to shift back into the comfort of old ways. It’s important to create new colors within a palette that have the same base color, just with a twist (that is where our undertone comes in). This allows the drama of stepping out of the box to be controlled and seem less intimidating.

(this color palette was strategically designed to combine the popular colors of the 60’s, with the contemporary muted color trend, and a bit of “grandma’s cottage feel)

Cream is selected as the base over the traditional white due to its warm presence (continuing with the theme). When standing next to other colors, white can be overpowering and make the colors stand out instead of blending them together (which can be a great trait if that is what you are looking for). The cream color will help to seamlessly transition the eye across all of the colors in a room with ease, while keeping to the overall aesthetic.

The remaining colors in the palette were create to form of dialog. Each of the colors have their own unique stand alone traits, but when they are all together there is a story that speaks with character, strength, and humor.