Just like in fashion, decor trends are always changing and evolving. After years filled with gray and white, homeowners are embracing their dark sides and searching for moody and deep colors to enhance their homes. Ladies and gents, black is now the new neutral and I am so excited about it!
Missouri Bluestem creates a restful and relaxed atmosphere and with a dash of black, it has a slightly mature and aged feel. It pairs perfectly with our grey (Northland Greige) and taupe (Atchison) paints for a moody and balanced hall or a cozy living space.
I’ve already shared my love of blue in our recent post on Summer Blues, but the comfort I feel around this hue bears repeating. Blue is a traditional and calming color that can be incorporated into any style and space. As I brainstormed and tested colors for our Nell Hill’s paint line, I knew I needed a version of blue that would take my beloved shade to the next level of serenity. This is how I came to find the tone we now call Midwest Morning.
If you have followed along with me over the last couple years, you know that one of my absolute favorite colors is green. I find myself drawn to this lovely hue year-round and in all its brilliant forms. From restful soft shades to bright pops that bring energy and life to a space, there is always an appropriate spot for a green accent. As we developed our new paint line colors, I knew I wanted to add another green to join the iconic Mary Carol Hedgeapple hue that is so beloved. After trying to sneak at least five lovely green tints into the line because I couldn’t pick a favorite, Meadow emerged.
The language of color is complex and can be different for each person. The way we view and relate to color is influenced by our experiences. Creating our paint line has been an exciting challenge that has required me to dig deep into what color means to me and what it can bring to the world of home design. One of our wildest shades brings to the forefront passion, love, activity, heat, and joy – yes, the color is red and it is not for the weak at heart! However, that is perfect since I’m not one to play it safe when it comes to design! After searching through so many different shades that I was almost seeing red (hehe) I found the perfect dominating red tone – Ward Parkway Brick.
When I was creating colors for our Nell Hill’s paint line, I knew I wanted to find shades that were timeless and could adapt to any home. I also (perhaps selfishly) wanted to bring some of my favorite hues from my life and turn them into paint colors that could be enjoyed by all! Growing up, when asked for my favorite color, the answer was always pink! All of the best things in life were pink like sweet cotton candy, mouth-watering bubblegum, and my dress-up ballerina leotards and tutus (which my good-natured younger brother was often forced into during dress up time). Pink was a happy color, full of life and love – it was sugar and spice and everything nice! While my favorite color has changed throughout the years – like my four-year-old says, why *not* have a new favorite color every day? – my soft spot for shades of preppy pink has not faded. Now that I’m grown up, why not make my former Barbie dreamhouse dreams come true through our paint line?
Everyone likes to talk about Spring Cleaning but what about Post-Winter Hibernation Refresh?! Indeed, this year more than ever it feels like I need to make a big change to welcome in a new season of my life. What better way than with a fresh coat of paint on the walls? Painting the interior of your home is a big undertaking and is certainly not without its challenges! Last month we took the leap and repainted our entryway at the shop and it has truly transformed the space. I knew I wanted to go in a new direction from our juicy and vibrant Hedge Apple green that had been featured for many years but wasn’t sure which color would be able to span the multiple rooms and looks that we have in that area of the shop. As soon as I saw a swatch of our new color, Atchison, I knew I had found the one.
These last few weeks have left me feeling a bit blah. The grey skies and single-digit temperatures have me feeling sluggish and drained, and I’m in need of a change! What better way to add some pep to my step and some energy to my day than with a shot of color? Anyone who follows our blog or has visited our shop knows that we love pattern and color in all rooms great and small. I know not everyone is able to come enjoy the shop right now and I want to bring my winter blues solution right to your doorsteps (or desktops, rather). Though the days may be dreary and cold, that is no reason you or your home should be! This week I am talking tips for embracing color and bringing some much-needed energy to our homes and ourselves.
As you change, grow and evolve throughout time, so does your home. New additions are brought in, furniture changes, art is moved, and your personal style becomes more and more pronounced. When I was searching for the perfect additions to our Nell Hill’s paint line. I knew I wanted to find colors that were not only complex and intriguing but also hues that could adapt to the natural changes in a home. A great example of a multifaceted shade is the dark, moody Mulberry Drive.
Painting is one of the simplest (and most effective) ways to transform a room. Paint sets the overall mood of the room, and the stage for the layering of furnishings and accessories. When creating our Nell Hill’s paint line, I wanted to create colors that I would want in my favorite rooms: rooms that are both lovely and lived in, comfortable and friendly, on trend and yet timeless. Our new palette of seventeen colors has endless combinations that are perfect for enhancing a home’s unique style. The first color I would like to highlight is a versatile and enduring hue – Flint Hills.
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