"Hi, I’m Joanna, a guest blogger with Design Shuffle, and online showcase of interior designers work from around the globe. I love all things design and fortunately, I spend my days searching the web for the most creative and beautiful rooms. Thanks for letting me share some of my finds with you today. Bold colors and big patterns are not for the faint of heart. To decorate and live with these design elements takes a fearless attitude. We love how a classic home can be transformed by simply using brilliant hues and patterns on the walls. Take a look at some of our favorite interior designs with stylish walls.
This chartreuse wall is framed in black with a soft blue background. The black makes a strong statement in a contemporary bedroom.
A country kitchen gets a splash of tangerine above the board and batten wall. This vivid shade of orange is trending hot right now.
A traditional style living room goes contemporary with brilliant blue walls. The touches of blue on chairs and tables anchor the color on neutral furnishings.
A soft silver metallic wallpaper gives this simplistic interior design a sophisticated feel. The modern lamp in silver and chrome carries silver off the walls and into the room.
Fun and feminine wallpaper dresses up this bathroom for a fresh and cheeky look. The white sink and dresser add just enough contrast against the busy pattern.
Another chic bathroom takes the pattern into the shower and out into the bathroom. Does this room inspire any interior design ideas of your own?
A peacock blue sofa takes center stage against chartreuse, black and mint green walls and doors. White trim at the doors make the other hues pop. This room is filled with decorating ideas.
Lots of bright color, whimsical pattern and brilliantly hued furnishings give this room an adrenaline shot.Images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Are you inspired enough to take the color plunge? You'll find more great color ideas and inspiration at Design Shuffle. You can learn about interior design styles and connect with Boston interior designers and more!"
Thanks Joanne! Have fun everyone dressing your walls this year :)
until next time, w&c designer girl!
Colour is back! We’re exiting an era where walls were neutral and we relied on our accessories to pull colour into a room. 2012 will bring walls with actual colours! 2011 brought us blues, purples and moody hues in accessories, and 2012 is bringing that colour scheme to our paint choices. It’s an updated throwback to 80s décor: over-accessorised, textile crazy and moody bold colours will slink into our rooms. (We all remember the deep wall colours, dramatic drapes, and multiple patterns from the 80s).
Of course, we’re not looking to repeat the trend exactly. Instead, we’re inspired by the 80s elements and can pair them with modern design aesthetics to achieve a truly unique look! For an example of beautiful 80s inspired décor, I have two words: Kelly Wearstler. Long considered ahead of her time, she’s now the icon for achieving this new look. Do I dare even mutter the words, wallpapered ceilings and coloured trim???
Proud Patterns! Multiple patterns will be mixed and used to create humour within spaces that were once all one colour. Don’t be afraid to be quirky: pair traditional floral patterns with loose geometric patterns. Before, one bold pattern would set the tone for the entire room. Now it’s a competition of how many you can use! Tricia Guild anyone?" . . . . To read the full article 
Proud Patterns! Multiple patterns will be mixed and used to create humour within spaces that were once all one colour. Don’t be afraid to be quirky: pair traditional floral patterns with loose geometric patterns. Before, one bold pattern would set the tone for the entire room. Now it’s a competition of how many you can use! Tricia Guild anyone?
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