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Monday, July 14, 2014

Let's talk coral

Awwee....Coral, the lovely color that's not too bright, and not too dull, calming but cheerful; a perfect balance of tone in fact to be used in any room you choose. Don't restrict Coral to only being used in a beach home or girl's space. This color is A LOT more universal than that! From kitchens - bedrooms - bathrooms - sun rooms, this color is spot on for fun! Coral is complimentary to teal which makes a beautiful room, but don't get me wrong, Coral can definitely stand on it's on two feet!

Here are some beautiful tones of Coral paint which would make a great monochromatic room:
pic via deidreinteriors.com

 Let's look at some different ways to use Coral:

Coral Door via Coastal Living
Use Coral as a color of "WELCOME". Weathered siding is a great backdrop for a beautiful Coral front door..



Coral Ombre stairs via designsponge.com
Could you be so bold? Thinking outside of the box can be so fun!



Via House to Home UK
Here is a great way to use Coral on the walls without it overwhelming the space. Use White wainscotting to balance out the Coral and you are good to go!
Coral Reef by Benjamin Moore at Daniel Oak Interiors via remodelaholic.com
Another way to use Coral on the walls without it being to overwhelming is to just use it on one "accent wall".  This is just enough Coral to not be too over powering.
Coral is also a great color to use for accents or furniture:

Rejuvenate by Sherwin Williams {Frames} at tobifairly.com
Use Coral to make unique accents in a room such as these frames.

Emotional by Sherwin Williams at Classy Clutter
Think of a piece of furniture that will become a timeless family heirloom to pass down to the next generation.
Complimentary scheme:  Coral and Teal via Pinterest
This room is such a beautiful complimentary scheme! Aren't Coral and Teal just lovely together?
Coral and Navy via getyourprettyon.com
Navy and Coral was MFEO: made for each other!
Several tones of Coral in this Sunroom via Pinterest
This is a great example of how Coral is the perfect color to make a cheerful sunroom.
Found on antiquehomedesigns.com
Make a bold statement in your bath by painting your vanity Coral.
and last but not least I thought I would share a  kitchen that is pretty unique: This kitchen is a little out there. Somehow though, I can't help but find myself drawn in by it! Pic via Pinterest
Coral and light Teal "lower" cabinets. Check out the circle backsplash! This is very funky but cool if you had a vacation home you could afford to be a little adventurous with!