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After our last look at the clean fresh start of all-white interiors, I was intrigued by the opposite way to approach a space: using blasts of bright color. Bright pastels and sunny colors are all the rage this season, a strong shift from the darker neutrals, and shifts in fashion are often mirrored in the world of interiors. Bright colors convey a sense of optimism and a zest for life, and these vibrant interiors are no exception.
From the use of a single pop of color for an accent wall, cabinet or furniture to a mix of multiple brights throughout a space, bright color should never be overlooked as a great option for a fresh take on interior decor. Stunning against the backdrop of those white spaces we looked at last time, a shot of orange, pink, green or blue can really shift things into higher gear. If the idea of a hot pink wall or tangerine couch scares you, pick a color or two and add it in accessories to your neutral space. If you’re more daring, but not all the way out there, keep a rein on your newfound love of brights by highlighting a small area of a wall that really sets off some furniture or a carefully planned vignette. And a hint to those with terrible cabinets that they can’t really afford to replace: surprisingly enough, painting them a bright color makes the color itself take center stage, and makes the quality of the cabinets disappear in the background.
(above) Flea Market Finds in Orange, Sky Blue and Chartreuse
Bright Blues and Greens + Citrus Accents
Green Cabinets + Aqua Accent Wall
Yellow Wall with Ice Cream Pastels
Amy wrote this post. She is the designer and owner of FormFire Glassworks, where she creates modern lampwork glass beads and jewelry, and by day designs custom homes for a small firm in Southern California. You can follow her twitter @formfireglass.
Modern illustration meets letterpress + screenprinting at Sweet Harvey. This shop features original illustrations that are “simple, modern, fresh and a bit whimsical,” hand printed on fabrics and paper goods alike. You’ll find accessories for all over your home, your self and your post box, all from the mind of artist Brandi Powell.
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This contributor post was written by Beth of Parsimonia.
For me, the start of 2012 isn’t about resolutions; I’ve made tons over the years and usually forget about them before February rolls around. Instead, I like to look at it as a fresh start, a year brimming with bright, shiny possibilities along with the feeling that anything is within my grasp. As such, I thought it appropriate to bring you some bright and shiny DIYs to inspire you for the new year. The last one isn’t a full-out tutorial, but I know that you have what it takes to recreate it them — you are papernstitch readers after all! Here’s to a year of possibility! 
(above) Gold Chevron Paintings by Makeunder My Life
99 Cent DIY Candles by Emily Henderson
Glittery Gold Bow Clutch by The World Is My Oyster
Metallic Gold Mason Jars by Lovely Little Details
Gold Tree Stump Side Tables via Love Maegan
Have a great weekend!
Beth is the writer behind Parsimonia: Secondhand With Style, where she blogs about her first love (thrifting) and her second love (cooking), as well as DIY projects, sustainable style and other bits of inspiration. She lives in St. Louis with one husband, one fuzzy dog and lots of dreams, and recently launched an online vintage store.
Leave it to an environmental science major turned photographer to get at the stunning details of the nature around us. Diana of D.S. Brennan Photography does just that in all of her work, including her autumn feather collection. Whether you are looking for an elegant, ephemeral feel for your living room or a more masculine piece to inject color into a minimalist area, she’s got your walls covered. And check this: using code PNS2011 will get you your art with free shipping anywhere in the US!
Still looking for the prefect calendar to keep you organized and on track for 2012? Perhaps the offerings of Eye Poetry, a fine art photography studio run by Irene Suchocki out of Montreal, are just the thing. Featuring images from Paris, NYC, and other beautiful locales, Irene puts it best when she says you can, “treat yourself to a new poem for the eyes each month.” Though the new year was ushered in quietly around here, I’m thinking the Wild Horses calendar makes the right statement for what 2012 has in store!
Each year as the New Year rolls around, I get intrigued by the purity and clean looks of the all-white interior. Personally, it’s not something I could do in my own house – firstly because I like wood finishes too much, but also because my huge hairy black dog would really put a damper on the pristine look. But there’s something about the spaces shown here that really lends a sense of calm, a feeling of starting fresh.
Sometimes it’s the lack of color (I do realize that white is ALL color, but you know what I mean) that makes a space feel anticipatory, like all possibilities are still open and waiting. In any case, there is certainly something appealing about these white, quiet rooms.
(above) White Wood Floors
White Loft Bedroom + Cascading White Spaces
White Closet + White Dressing Area
Amy wrote this post. She is the designer and owner of FormFire Glassworks, where she creates modern lampwork glass beads and jewelry, and by day designs custom homes for a small firm in Southern California. You can follow her twitter @formfireglass.
