Bold Interiors | 3

Living Room with Fireplace anchored by Colorful Furnishings, Gary McBournie
Living Room with Fireplace anchored by Colorful Furnishings, Gary McBournie

Using color to create bold interiors is good medicine for lifting the soul while simultaneously bringing revival to an interior space like nothing else. Done well, these interiors display an incredible blend of color, finishes, texture and furnishings that embrace everyday living and the joy of life in its many dimensions.

Dining Room Treated with Champayne on Pewter Leaf Phillip Jeffries Wallpaper, Gary McBournie
Dining Room with Champagne on Pewter Leaf Phillip Jeffries Wallpaper

On the emotional value of color on the places we call home I agree with architect Suzane Reatig who believes “It (color) makes people happy, like listening to music. It makes them feel good.”

What I love about this 1940’s ranch beach house on Nantucket Island designed by Gary McBournie is the well thought out layering of details that pull these spaces together. Each layer of color (presented in many forms) complements the end result which is a home that reflects the personality and style of its owners.

Kitchen with Checkerboard Floor, White Cabinets, Gary McBournie
Kitchen with Checkerboard Floor, White Cabinets
Inviting Vintage Bar Cart
Inviting Vintage Bar Cart
Lovely Guest Bedroom Invites You to Rest from Your Travels
Lovely Guest Bedroom Invites You to Rest from Your Travels

The guest bedroom showcases a harmony of soft oranges, blues and greens.

Master Bathroom Hardware by Waterworks Complements Tile and Vanity
Master Bathroom Hardware by Waterworks Complements Tile and Vanity
Master Bedroom Highlights the Decorative Cross-glazed Paint Wall Finish
Master Bedroom Highlights the Decorative Cross-glazed Paint Wall Finish

The master bedroom draws you in boldly beginning with the wall treatment, topped with drapery panels that showcase the tufted headboard, furnishings and accessories.

Outdoor Living and Dining Space
Outdoor Living and Dining Space

This outdoor living and dining space provides the perfect extension of enjoying this home.

Architect Bill Hutchins could not have expressed it better recently when asked about the exterior and interior color trend phenomenon, “I just like the vitality and life force of color.” This home certainly adds vitality and the life force of color!

To view the full gallery of images for this project please visit House Beautiful.

Colorful & Bright Library with Hidden Doors Leading to Bathroom
Colorful & Bright Library with Hidden Doors Leading to Bathroom

 

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One thought on “Bold Interiors | 3

  1. I’d love to use some of these bold colors in client’s designs! Nice article, it inspires me to step outside my comfort zone.
    ~CBF~
    April 2016

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