Chartreuse color is in the middle between green and yellow on the color wheel. Although it is a vivid hue, it’s not very showish because of it’s mid-dark tone. It is perfect for focal points but looks good on big surfaces also. In the latter case, it might be outweighed by neutral colors. It was named after the French liqueur made by Carthusian monks since 1764, which is made from 130 plants and herbs, that gives its natural yellowish-green color.
The original peacock chairs made of rattan were made by prisoners in Manila. Its popularity began in the 1920s and lasted until 1970s. It became the symbol of wealth, firstly among the celebrities of Hollywood.
Cream color is produced by mixing white and some yellow. In interior design, it is frequently used instead of pure white, when it would convey too vivid or steril impression. A vintage effect can be reached by using it, which fits perfectly for antique objects. It was named after the milk of cattles grazing on fields rich in yellow flowers.
Decoration in terms of natural materials
Mirror is both a functional and a decorating object, so let’s choose the proper one carefully for our home – it can be a ready made piece from a store, a custom made from a framer or even an atique one.
Fuchsia was patented in 1859 as an aniline dye. It was renamed magenta later, so the two colors are the same. This is a vivid, middark, purplish red hue. Originally it was named after the flower and renamed after the place of a victorious battle in 1859. Since it is a stron and energizing color, let’s use it moderate in interior design, rather as a focal point or pop-color. It can be a good alternative instead of using red.
Built-in bookcase, freestanding shelf or wall mounted shelves? No matter. The point is what stored on it – the books.
Simple but elegant decoration made of fresh spring flowers
Red-white-green interior ideas for 15th of March, the Hungarian national holiday
Elegant homes for our feathered friends
