“word to the wise” wednesday: alexa hampton

If contrast creates drama and action in a room, and proportion begets harmony and structure, then color helps bring a room to life.  Colors function as adjectives in a room’s design, bringing sentiment and passion into the mix.  We all have a visceral, emotional reaction to color: certain shades feel soothing and familiar, others sensuous and romantic, still others traditional and elegant.  … Consider taking the plunge [with a color that speaks to you], even if it is only through a few bold accessories – a ceramic lamp, a painting, some vivid throw pillows – to make your life a little more beautiful.

—  Alexa Hampton (as quoted in The Language of Interior Design)