Bridget Beari Color Rule #6 - Don't Forget the Power of White

July 10, 2018 by Susan Jamieson in Bridget Beari Color Rules

Bridget Beari Color Rule #6

Don't Forget the Power of White

White acts like a powerful reflector of light which creates energy within a room. A completely white room stands alone as classic and timeless. You really notice the wood beams with the white walls, trim and ceiling.

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All colors can change by the content that surrounds them. That is especially true for white. Some whites can turn green from reflection of the outdoors or pick up a pink tone from red oriental rug.

Photo Credit: Traditional Home, Gordon Bell photographer

Interior Design by Bridget Beari Designs

Notice the subtle difference between the cream of the wall and the white trim.

The walls in this photo are Ping Cream No. 61 with Snowball trim No. 2

In contrast to the photo above, notice below how strong the contrast is between the gray and the white. The beautiful architectural details are highlighted by the white color.

Sidebar: Wagging White is naming for the happy feeling of seeing a dog's tail wag and there are many dogs and cats visiting us at Bridget Beari!

Snowball was a cat from my childhood.

Goose Muffin is a nickname for Lulabelle my Sharpei.

Ping is the name of my best friends Pug who is no longer with us. I went with them to the Pug Ranch to purchase her. It was a complete disaster of a puppy mill but Ping was a great dog. Always snorting and loved sleeping on your head.

Newman is a cat that one of my customers gave to Joe, the BBD contractor. She is a feral cat - love you then scratch the h.. out of you and the most ignoring meow. He loves her !

Tip: Vacuum or lint roll new paint rollers to remove the fuzz.

Happy Painting.....

Bridget Beari Color Rule #5 - Make a Statement in the Entry with Color

July 03, 2018 by Susan Jamieson in Bridget Beari Color Rules

Rule #5

Make a Statement in the Entry with Color or Pattern

Photo credit and interior design by Jonathan Berger

The entry is the place to set the tone for the whole house. I love the bold choice of hot pink with the contrast of black and white.

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Clementine E14

The stark contrast of the navy walls and white against the white trim sets the tone for this foyer. Classic and dramatic!

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Inka Dinka No. 42

I love it in the Fine Paints of Europe Hollandac Brilliant finish. It gives it the luster and shine like no other paint!

A graphic pattern can be wonderful as well

Photo Credit: Pinterest

Sidebar: Jetta is a terrier of one of my clients. He is a real ham always clamoring for attention and by that I mean barking!

Inka Dinka is my other cat. Obviously black but he has white paws and spots. Sparkling green eyes. His name is Inky but his nickname is Inka Dinka.

**Tip:**
Go green and clean your brushes with white vinegar!

Photo Credit: Pinterest

Happy Painting......

Bridget Beari Color Rule #4 - View Spaces As Volumes

June 26, 2018 by Susan Jamieson in Bridget Beari Color Rules

#4

View Spaces as Volumes

Trim does not need to be painted white to stand out. Here a taupe purple color against these gold walls draws your eye right to the architectural trim and doors. By painting the ceiling and walls the same color, the ceiling becomes higher and the space becomes viewed as a volume.

Similar Bridget Beari Colors are Mr. B No. 17 and Bingle No. 71

Sidebar: Bellagio Blue is named after a horse of one of my employees.

Mr. B is named after my dog Baron. Since he is the biggest boy and my only boy, we call him Big Boy or Mr. B. He is half Sharpei and half pit bull. We took him from a guy who had brought this tiny puppy down to Virginia from NYC for his girlfriend. She did not want him. He saw us walking my dog Beari the Sharpei and asked if we would take him. Of Course!!! He did tell us he was a Sharpei but as he grew we began to see the pit. We named him after the guy Baron Hunter.

Bingle is my cat. She is grey, peach and white. Her real name is Bing but her nickname is Bingle among others. She was another stray that came into our lives.

Tip: The Golden Ratio is 1 to 1.62

Bridget Beari Color Rule #3 - Use Color To Highlight Architectural Features

June 20, 2018 by Susan Jamieson in Bridget Beari Color Rules

Use Color to Highlight Architectural Features

Below is a room by Bunny Williams, notice how the columns, crown, and wainscoting is highlighted by painting the surround flat area in a turquoise and the trim in a gloss white. This contrast makes you notice the woodwork.

For a similar color in the Bridget Beari Line, try Petula E34 with Snowball trim No. 2

For information on ordering the paint, see our website: Bridget Beari Colors

I love this quote from Kelly Wearstler: "Living Without Color is like living without love! "

Bridget Beari Color Rule #2 - Temper Hot Colors with Cool Colors

June 12, 2018 by Susan Jamieson in Bridget Beari Color Rules

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Temper Hot Colors with Cool Colors

This is a place where most people have trouble. They are looking for the biggest, grandest statement. The bigger, the bolder, the shinier, the better. It is so important to have balance within a room so theses strong statements don't take over. Don't get me wrong I love a bold statement but you have to know how to make it work!

The balance is created by using a strong color like Dukey Pukey No. 20 behind the bookcase and painting a larger area - the bookcase in a cool color like Water Bowl No. 47. It is also key that the strong is used in the upholstery and walls are a neutral color. This allows the bookcase to act as a focal point but the colors are still balanced within the room.

To Find these colors, visit the website: Bridget Beari Colors

Sidebar: Dukey Pukey is a cat. She is tortoise color but her name is Daisy. Her nickname is Daisy Duke. Sometimes it changes to Dukey and then Dukey Pukey ( not puke like throw up ) but pukey like cutie!