Colour Stories

Decorating for Fall in a Warmer Climate

November 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Decorating for Fall in a Warmer Climate

As the days grow shorter and the temperature cools (ever so slightly) the Caribbean remains a vibrant paradise.  For those of us lucky enough to live in this tropical haven, celebrating the fall season doesn’t mean bundling up in layers or enjoying pumpkin spice lattes by a fireplace. Instead, it provides opportunities to explore different…

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Decorating with cool greens and crisp whites

October 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Decorating with cool greens and crisp whites

Green and white is a classic colour combination that exudes feelings of freshness, tranquility, and a sense of nature. Incorporating these two colours into your decor scheme can instantly brighten up a space and create a serene atmosphere. Whether you are looking to revamp your living room, bedroom, kitchen, or any other room in your…

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Decorating with Blue Nova 825

September 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Decorating with Blue Nova 825

When it comes to decorating a space, choosing the right colour can truly make or break the overall aesthetic. Benjamin Moore’s 2024 colour of the year is the most perfect blue – Blue Nova. This deep, rich Caribbean blue hue has a sense of sophistication and elegance that will instantly elevate any room. As we…

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Island inspired aqua hues

Decorating with Island Inspired Aquas

June 10, 2024 / Comments Off on Decorating with Island Inspired Aquas

Soft coastal aquas blend beautiful and calming colours with neutrals that can be used to create a serene and peaceful atmosphere in any room. From Sea Glass hues and gentle wall paints, aqua inspiration is ideal for a Caribbean scheme.

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How to decorate in 2022

February 1, 2022 / Comments Off on How to decorate in 2022

Benjamin Moore Paints have announced their colour of the year for 2022. Earlier House blogs explain how yearly trend colours are chosen. (Read here) https://housebvi.com/colour-stories-and-how-we-interpret-them-in-our-interiors/ Due to pandemic restrictions over recent years, travel became difficult, therefore virtual pin boards were used more than physical mood boards with online colour consults between decision makers. The colour…

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Colour Stories and how we interpret them in our interiors.

February 28, 2021 / Comments Off on Colour Stories and how we interpret them in our interiors.

Pantone is the standardized colour matching system for identifying colours.  For over ten years, The Pantone Colour Institute has issued “The Colour of the Year” as a trendsetting concept for branding, marketing and the creative society as a whole. Hundreds of brands, then take on the task of designing products using the same colour which…

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50 Shades of White

November 15, 2020 / Comments Off on 50 Shades of White

What is White? If you research the meanings and explanations for white the lists and representations that are available are numerous. White is said to symbolize positivity. It is associated with purity, innocence, light, goodness, safety, brilliance, illumination, understanding, cleanliness, beginnings, spirituality, possibility, humility, sincerity, and protection! The list is long. I personally feel that…

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Why to use Orange.

October 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Why to use Orange.

This months homage to colour celebrates the vibrancy of orange. Its not an obviousl colour to decorate with but used carefully and stylishly, it is beautiful and bold, warming and welcoming. I find it sneaking into my schemes all the time and when you are in the shop, you will notice it too. The colour…

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