Color Cues from Nature

You can create this same connection in your home through the color elements of the outdoors.

In much the same way a spray of flowers can brighten
our moods, you can romance your interior spaces with a bouquet of colors gathered from the garden and other natural surroundings.

Nature's Palette

You will notice that all colors in nature "go together." Just consider the soft pastels of spring, the intense hues of summer, the warm vibrant colors of autumn, or the subtle neutrals of winter.

Nature affords some of the most stunning color combinations. Think of how the tone and intensity of the colors complement one another in the outdoors. Picture the clear greens and pinks of a budding tree, or the mellowed hues of marsh grass and golden dunes along the shore.

This same principle holds true for your home's color schemes. Learn more about color combinations, and how they can work for you. Explore the Color Basics section of the Personal Color Viewer to gain a greater understanding of the various color groupings.

Bright and Beautiful

Do you love your vibrant tulips in the garden, but think such a vivid color may be too overwhelming on your walls? Do not shy away from any color dear to your heart. Instead, use it as an accent in your room.

Consider painting one wall in your favorite outdoor color as a focal point, or include pillows, throws, and accessories that pay homage to your favorite hue.

If you would like to try out that bright shade of yellow, orange, or red before making the full commitment, try our Benjamin Moore Color Samples. Color Samples are 2-oz. trial-size paint samples that let you sample the color you are considering in its actual environment. Color Samples are available at your local Benjamin Moore retailer.

Nature's Artwork

When designing a room, don't forget to consider what's right outside your window. If you're lucky enough to have a beautiful view, think about incorporating it into your room's overall look. You can use the scenery like a piece of artwork, and use the room's color to showcase it.

Warm brick or burgundy walls would complement a deep green forest view. Clear, crisp blue walls would highlight the sight of coppery colored canyons. Pair a mid-toned neutral, such as a gray or smoky blue, with a shoreline vista for a subtle, seamless look.

The Colors of Travel

What colors do you most vividly remember from your favorite vacation? The velvety green rolling hills of Ireland? The brilliant red, yellows, and oranges of autumn in New England?

Bringing those memorable colors into your home will delight you. They can secretly carry you back to that magical place every time you see them. It can be as simple as a painted cupboard that houses souvenirs from your trip, or an entire room dedicated to your vacation experience.