|
By Daria deGolian, Designer La-Z-Boy Spanish Fort, Al 
As beautiful as a neutral, black and white room is, I have to admit that many of us may grow a little bored without any color at all. Plus, color is a mood booster!  Five ways |
 |  |
Graph Garden Stool
In gorgeous shades of green, citron, and bronze, this serves as a perfect drink table!
In gorgeous shades of green, citron, and bronze, this serves as a perfect drink table!
2. Go for big, colorful art.
SUMMER SUNSET
Handcrafted Canvas Painting - May be hung vertically or horizontally.
- From our Uttermost Collection -
Handcrafted Canvas Painting - May be hung vertically or horizontally.
- From our Uttermost Collection -
ORGANIZED CHAOS
Handcrafted
Canvas Painting - May be hung vertically or horizontally.
Handcrafted
Canvas Painting - May be hung vertically or horizontally.
3. Use colorful pillows and throws.
 |  |
CUBISM PILLOW
Great with black or white
Great with black or white
4. Invest in a colorful chair or ottoman.
 LA-Z-BOY Ferndale Press Back Reclining Chair |  LA-Z-BOY Ferndale Swivel Chair |
5. Invest in a colorful couch or sectional.
THE PAXTON SECTIONAL
In Bergundy
In Bergundy
In Moss
Do you want to make a statement in your room, or surround yourself with sentimental treasures?
Color allows you to do either, or both!
Color allows you to do either, or both!
 |  |  |
0 Comments
By Daria deGolian, Designer
La-Z-Boy Spanish Fort, AL
La-Z-Boy Spanish Fort, AL
|
The combination of BLACK & WHITE is popular with graphic designers and marketers to deliver powerful and clear messages. The fashion industry embraces black and white year after year! But when we think of decorating, we usually think of COLOR.
So, why on earth would you decorate a room with no color? Here's why!
|
The combination of
black and white
creates
THE ULTIMATE BALANCE.
black and white
creates
THE ULTIMATE BALANCE.
Individually, black and white can be overwhelming in large doses.
But when placed side-by-side
the two colors enhance each other.
But when placed side-by-side
the two colors enhance each other.
From a visual perspective,
black becomes darker
and white is highlighted.
The results are clean, crisp and contemporary.
black becomes darker
and white is highlighted.
The results are clean, crisp and contemporary.
Black and white are beautiful
separately...
The "Violet" Chair in Oat, and Midnight
|
|
and beautiful together.
Bedside tables work well in black...
Mill House Map Drawer Bedside Chest - Anvil Finish
Get drama and spark with black and white accents and accessories!
Every room
can use a touch of black!
Strange idea for a room of pastels or jewel tones? Think for a minute…. using the color black adds a focal point of color that grounds, anchors, and adds a sophisticated look to a room.
Many may find a room of black and white to need more. So in my next post - on Friday, August 28 - I'll give you ideas on how to jazz up your black and white room with pops of color, and also anchor a colorful room with pops of black!
can use a touch of black!
Strange idea for a room of pastels or jewel tones? Think for a minute…. using the color black adds a focal point of color that grounds, anchors, and adds a sophisticated look to a room.
Many may find a room of black and white to need more. So in my next post - on Friday, August 28 - I'll give you ideas on how to jazz up your black and white room with pops of color, and also anchor a colorful room with pops of black!
| | | |
By Tommy McMullan, Designer
La-Z-Boy Mobile, AL
La-Z-Boy Mobile, AL
 | Knowing what colors go together is a skill in itself and it can have a positive impact on all areas of your life! A quick and easy color combination that perks up any room is NAVY + GREEN. It is such a comfortable combination and fits so well here on the Gulf Coast. |
Let's explore the most familiar combo of navy and green, and then I'll unveil a surprise color pairing!
The navy + green color combo gives these La-Z-Boy living rooms an organized look...so calming!
Wall art
Soothe your soul with these peaceful pieces from our Wendover Art Collection.
"Green Pastures" 1 & 2
 |  |
Enhance your room with these whimsical vegetable sketches - also from our Wendover Art Collection!
 |  |
And, of course, the pillows!
A surprise pairing... Sailor Navy & Mint Green
There is an old saying that claims blue and green should never be seen without a color in between! While this is often true, there are exceptions to every rule – navy and mint green is one.
This is a surprisingly cool color combination because it is unexpected. This sorbet mint is fresh, zingy and very much on-trend. Pastels have been prominent for some time now and show no signs of diminishing. The inky navy color is deep, rich, and almost masculine. Together, the result is so elegant and interesting!
This is a surprisingly cool color combination because it is unexpected. This sorbet mint is fresh, zingy and very much on-trend. Pastels have been prominent for some time now and show no signs of diminishing. The inky navy color is deep, rich, and almost masculine. Together, the result is so elegant and interesting!
Technically the tones should conflict, but in reality, the subdued rich navy offers a solid base for the vivacious mint. The darker hue acts as an anchor without being stark. This palette is wonderful together or as a living room or bedroom color scheme, or simply for accessorizing!
Order your free La-Z-Boy swatches!
 Homerun Navy |  Aria Teal |  Saxon Marine |
| | | |
When in doubt, stick with nature ―
bad color pairings don’t happen there.
Green just might be the perfect color.
 | The Merriam-Webster Dictionary says GREEN is youthful, vigorous, vigorous, fresh, new. It is considered the color of life, of renewal, prosperity, and harmony. |
Green is also associated with regeneration, fertility, and rebirth due to its connections with nature.
Green symbolizes hope and growth!
There no downside to this color of nature!
FUN FACT! According to the Urban Dictionary, saying "It's Green" is the same thing as saying "It's cool" or "No Problem" or "It's all good".
However,
|
|
THE PORTER SOFA
In Moss
The Amy Chair
In Dragonfly
In Flagstone
The joy of collecting works so well with GREEN!
Be sure to include color, pattern, and texture!
This room combines the colors of green and blue through patterns and varying textures pleasing our senses of touch and vision.
It's all about how the room looks and feels.
Be sure to include color, pattern, and texture!
This room combines the colors of green and blue through patterns and varying textures pleasing our senses of touch and vision.
It's all about how the room looks and feels.
DARK, JEWEL-TONED GREEN...SO LUSCIOUS
 Jewel tones are named after stones like sapphires, emeralds, amethysts and rubies | A dark, jewel-toned green is the perfect backdrop or casual addition for a moody living room or bedroom. It instantly creates a sense of elegance, no matter the size of the space. Embrace the jewel-toned look with a pile of green throw pillows atop a La-Z-Boy sofa or loveseat. A deep green makes a statement, so even a single piece of furniture can set the stage for the rest of the room. |
Patterns mix well as long as their colors relate and the patterns are of different scale.
In the photo above, one pillow is free flowing with an open background.
And notice the solid fabric trimmed with a classic border.
Oh, those drapes...bold pattern!
In the photo above, one pillow is free flowing with an open background.
And notice the solid fabric trimmed with a classic border.
Oh, those drapes...bold pattern!
GO BOLD!
Color...Pattern
Each surface...Color...Pattern
The wow factor!
Each surface...Color...Pattern
The wow factor!
The Laurel Ottoman
In Jungle
The Coronet Storage Ottoman
Fun for the beach or bay!
PILLOW AND THROWS IN GREEN
... OH MY!
If you've followed any of our Design Chat videos, you know how much I LOVE pillows and throws!
Green...more than cool?
| GREEN can be both warm and cool, depending on the shade, but often lands more on the cooler spectrum. You'll often find other cool shades that derive the "coolness" from green undertones. But while the majority of greens are cool, there's a wide variety in green and will often feel vastly different depending on the room and natural light. |  |
 In this Egyptian painting, Osiris is painted green. In ancient Egypt, green represented protection and Osiris was called "the great green.” | A Short History of Green Pigments Green is not a primary color, but is created by mixing yellow and blue. Green pigments have been used since Antiquity, both in the form of natural earth and malachite, used primarily by Egyptians. |
| Greeks introduced verdigris, one of the first artificial pigments. Until the 19th century, it was the most vibrant green pigment available and was frequently used in painting. Copper resinate was introduced in European 15th century easel panting, but was soon discarded because in the presence of light and air, green copper resinate turns brown copper oxide. Thanks to chemistry, a new generation of greens was introduced beginning in the late 18th century: cobalt green, emerald green, and viridian. |  Green wallpaper may have contributed to the death of Napoleon Bonaparte. Scheele’s Green was a copper arsenite paint that was first produced in 1778 for commercial use  The Statue of Liberty, showing advanced oxidization; verdigris is responsible for the statue's iconic green colour. |
 | The Impressionists revived the use of the color green. partly because of the advent of tubes for pigments, which made it possible to paint on location, and partly thanks to the manufacture of new and brighter green pigments. |
| In his painting “The Japanese Bridge,” 1899, Monet uses the color of hope together with the symbol of a bridge. The bridge stands for the uniting of people and revives hope for a peaceful future. Incidentally and sadly, Monet’s use of Emerald Green pigment, which contained arsenic, may have contributed to his blindness in later life. |  |
|
| | | |
 | AQUA is universally loved as a color. It's the color of the sea and the word, aqua, is Latin for water. Many of us associate this greenish-blue color with our coastal beaches and panoramic water views. So it's only natural for us to feel comfortable with the color aqua in our homes! |
Colors in the blue range are usually calming and soothing; they can be light and pale in tint and go deeper into a beautiful teal. AQUA is a bit different in that it can be soothing as well as vibrant! It reminds us of the ocean and the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Even kids get an early introduction to this beautiful color! Look at the various shades of aqua that CRAYOLA makes!
Which crayon color do you like best?
ACCENT WITH AQUA
Aqua can be a touch of whimsy or a soft breeze in a room. Let your imagination go and add touches of aqua to revitalize your space!
The psychological effects of aqua..
Aqua
Closer to green than blue, aqua is refreshing and uplifting. It is creative and light-hearted, yet strong and individual.
Aquamarine
The color aquamarine calms and balances the mind and the emotions, enhancing creativity and inspiration.
Closer to green than blue, aqua is refreshing and uplifting. It is creative and light-hearted, yet strong and individual.
Aquamarine
The color aquamarine calms and balances the mind and the emotions, enhancing creativity and inspiration.
Big brands know how aqua makes you feel...recognize these logos?
 |  |  |
 | Wave your paintbrush (or a light wand) -a color crayon will do- and imagine these aqua La-Z-Boy sofas and chairs in your home! |
The Alexandria Sofa and Loveseat
In beautiful, cool Marine
|
|
...and tranquil Seafoam
|
|
The Bellevue
Fresh and Modern
Opposites Attract!
AQUA MEETS ORANGE!
AQUA MEETS ORANGE!
|
Mercer: "I have used a pale aqua in a client's home on the walls with a lovely creamy beige trim to open up a small room that was on the dark side of the house. The cool soothing color completely changed the feeling of the room from one of a cramped small bedroom into a spacious home office. Try some aqua in your home to freshen up your room!"
|
| | | |
 | Color is the one thing that scares clients the most BUT it's also the one thing that will make your home fun, exciting and give it a personal stamp! In this blog post, I have so much to say about the regal color purple: how the color is mixed, how to use it in your home, plus I've added a fun color game to play! (see end of blog). |
| Because purple is such a strong color and carries a lot of power, sometimes a small amount will do the trick. Don't be afraid to add pillows or flowers to your room in purple. You will feel happier as well as a bit more powerful for your regal touch! |  |
AN ART LESSON |  |
| Blue-purples are cool | Pure purple is neutral | Red-purples are warm |
| What exactly is Purple? Because purple is a secondary color, it is the result of mixing two primary colors together. To make a shade of purple, you would mix red and blue together. If you mix an equal amount of red and blue together, you’ll have violet, a tertiary color and a mixture that is known as “pure purple.” If you mix together different amounts of red and blue, you’ll create hues that are redder or bluer, depending on the ratio.  |  Different Shades of Purple Beyond pure purple, you may want to create different shades, such as lavender or aubergine. Remember that pure purple is a 50/50 combination of red and blue. To make lavender, which is a light shade of purple, your aim would be for 50 percent blue and 50 percent red, cut with white paint. To make aubergine, a darker hue, you’d want 51 percent red, 43 percent blue and 6 percent black. A plum color requires 41 percent red, 39 percent blue and 20 percent green. |
TOO MUCH INFORMATION?
Well, just rest your eyes on these beautiful
LA-Z-BOY chairs and sofas:
PURPLE!
Plop it in your living room...
THE NOLITA CHAIR IN HEATHER STRIPES
Slide in a rug...
...add some pillows!
|
|
|
|
Purple Points to Ponder
|
The earliest purple dyes date back to about 1900 B.C. It took some 12,000 shellfish to extract 1.5 grams of the pure dye - barely enough for dying a single garment the size of the Roman toga. |
Purple Accessories
|
Purple is the hardest color for the eye to discriminate.
Have fun and watch THE LILAC CHASER! |
With the image below, let your gaze rest
on the central fixation cross (plus sign.)
Keep staring at it for a bit.
With good fixation, you should see a strong greenish color
whenever the violet patch has disappeared!
More about this optical illusion
on the central fixation cross (plus sign.)
Keep staring at it for a bit.
With good fixation, you should see a strong greenish color
whenever the violet patch has disappeared!
More about this optical illusion
MERCER MOORE, DESIGNER
| | | |
The color navy is sophisticated and dark, and can stand up to any bold color. But when paired with white, the crisp duo of white and navy can really make a statement in any space of yours.
By, Daria deGolian
Designer, LA-Z-Boy Spanish Fort
Designer, LA-Z-Boy Spanish Fort
 DARIA deGOLIAN, Designer LA-Z-BOY, Spanish Fort, AL | SPANISH FORT, AL - Happy Friday! In my blog post earlier this week, I talked about decorating with the color NAVY. Yes, its a bold and dark color but it is an amazing color...it can stand up to any other bold color. But my favorite choice is to pair navy with WHITE! |
| This classic palette has stood the test of time and history in both decorating and in fashion! It’s THE ONE COLOR PAIRING that always feels fresh, looks effortlessly stylish, and is endlessly versatile! |   |
 |  Who HASN'T worn jeans with a white blouse or t-shirt? |
Some of my favorites...
Want to bring in a bold statement of navy, but navy walls are too bold for you? Go for an upholstered piece of furniture in navy, whether it’s a loveseat, a sofa, chairs, headboard, or even a lovely little ottoman. Here are some of my navy and white favorites!
The gorgeous Alexandria Sofa
- Button tufting in a diamond pattern that’s both distinctive and unique
- Extra cushioning softens the sloped rolled arms - gives it a modern twist!
- Slender, tapered wood legs
...crisp white with navy pillows...
so luscious.
Roundabout Ottoman
Many fabrics and colors are available...here are two of my favorites - navy and parchment white!
  |   |
| NAVY Becker is a stylish base cloth with the appearance of a finely woven wool suiting fabric. | PARCHMENT Champ fabric combines a casual look with cloud-like textures that must be experienced to be appreciated. |
CUSTOMER REVIEW 5.0 out of 5.0
Jan 22, 2020
Teresa E.
VERIFIED PURCHASER
Beauty and Function-All in One!
This ottoman looks like a piece of art in my living space! It’s beautiful, and very functional. It’s also on castors, which make it very easy to move around. I love this piece!
Jan 22, 2020
Teresa E.
VERIFIED PURCHASER
Beauty and Function-All in One!
This ottoman looks like a piece of art in my living space! It’s beautiful, and very functional. It’s also on castors, which make it very easy to move around. I love this piece!