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May 8, 2012 By Jodi

Thoughts on Colour Blocking!

I’ve got Colour blocking on my brain ever since I did a very Minimalistic version for  our Bookshelf in our living room.  I wanted the book shelf to come across as light and airy, modern with a bit of glam and bring out some really bright and cheerful colours.  

Photos of our living room to come soon, really I promise…  Hopefully this week!  With quite a few projects of my own and other clients the work in my own house  has taken a back seat for now.  Totally okay with me.

When I think of colour blocking, I think that it’s a very much a very forgiving way to decorate your home, or even for fashion.  All you have to do is pick 2-3 bright colours and place them together, Or choose a few different shades of the same colour.  The options are endless.

All different Colours…

Via Apartment Therapy

Blue, Green, and Purple….

Via Elle Decor Magazine

Lots of Colors!!

 

Via Effortless style Blog

Blue and turquoise…

Via Swimwear Boutique

Have you incorporated Colour blocking into your home and wardrobe?  If you have, what colours do you love?

 

Jodi

 

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  1. Tracey says

    May 8, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    I don’t think I’ve seen so much color around in my life. Perhaps I’m finally in technicolor ……. and it’s finally rubbing off on me because I like it!!!

  2. Rosa @ Flutter Flutter says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    I bought a colour blocked dress in Palm Dessert that I can’t wait to wear!!! I love all the colour out there this year! 🙂

  3. Colleen says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    wow great inspiration…love the book shelves!

  4. Sheila @SZInteriors says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    I don’t have colour blocking in my house, but I like it when I see it. Just not so sure I have the patience to make it happen… unless black and white counts as colour blocking… if you look in my closet that’s pretty much what you’ll see 😉

  5. meesh@idreamofchairs says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:31 am

    I like colour blocked bookshelves…they look neat and tidy. 😉

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