January 2010 Issue

  • Misused Color Terms
  • Basic Design Terminology
  • The Turquoise Trend

Dear Reader,

Whether you are choosing a color scheme, want to use the correct terms in conversations about design or just looking for a fresh pop of color for your home or office, there are many options to consider. We believe it’s important to understand and use the correct terminology well as appreciate current trends to make reasonable and objective decisions in addressing interior design issues at home or work. We hope that this helps you in 2010 and that it is a great year for you.

Enjoy!

Sharon and the CURRIER Design Team

 


The 5 Most Commonly Misused Color Terms

Color terminology helps designers and decorators accurately share their vision with clients before it comes into existence. But even the most basic terms are often misunderstood by clients and even by some designers. Words that have a very specific meaning in color theory can have much broader, more nebulous meaning in the average person’s mind. So being sure your client understands what you mean when you’re describing a color scheme can be a tricky proposition.

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Learn the Basic Terminology of Home Design

When beginning the process of redecorating one's home, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the vocabulary and confused by strange-sounding names. Just trying to decipher the difference between a wainscot, chair rail, and dado might seem beyond the scope of the layperson – or is there a difference after all?:



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The Turquoise Trend and Interior Design

Turquoise is back, as Color of the Year for 2010. Bringing this tropical tone into home decor is not as difficult as it may seem, and it can be done on a small budget.

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