DESIGN BLOG
Thoughts & Musings
What would Level Craft Construction homes be without brilliant light fixtures to brighten the space? Relationships with vendors such as Masterpiece Lighting allow Level Craft Construction to produce quality homes with stylish design features to reflect some of today’s hottest trends. Level Craft Construction homes feature many Masterpiece Lighting fixtures that continually impress homeowners and viewers.
From rich blue pops of color in the kitchen to sleek white storage in the bathroom, cabinetry is one of the most underrated yet important aspects of the home. Level Craft Construction prides itself on building beautiful, high-quality homes and with vendors such as Bell Cabinetry, this is easier than ever. Some of our favorite finished Level Craft renovations and custom builds showcase the brilliant work and broad design options offered by Bell Cabinetry.
We’ve been reading up on recent design trends, namely interior paint, and thought you might want to know what’s in store for 2019!
It’s not an easy task to select a color of the year for many major interior paint manufacturers. Teams of designers and color stylists mull over the decision, and hours of research regarding consumer trends, lifestyles, and recurring themes in history are considered. Even the title given to color of the year can have serious marketing implications.
The ladies understand this 'color conundrum' when deciding between two shades of red at the nail salon...and making the final decision based solely on the name. (Personally, we love “I’m Not Really a Waitress!”)
Color is a psychological powerhouse in the fields of advertising, marketing, and design. It creates a mood, emphasizes a connection, and manifests intimacy in our living spaces.
According to the color experts, here’s what’s hot right now:
PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral — Read the Color Intelligence
Described as “An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.”
Pantone, a company that proclaims itself “the global authority on color,” has been around since 1963 and employs a 20-person team called the Pantone Color Institute to help with the Color of the Year selection. The process of selecting a color takes 9 months!
Image: Furniture Choice
SHERWIN WILLIAMS Cavern Clay SW 7701 — Read the Color Intelligence
Image: Sherwin Williams
Sherwin Williams describes Cavern Clay as a "warm terracotta color with ancient, elemental roots," and explains that it's a "nod to midcentury modern style, but with the soul of the American Southwest, which together create the desert modern aesthetic."
Blueprint S470-5— Read the Color Intelligence
Image: Behr
Blueprint, available exclusively at The Home Depot, is a mid-tone blue that Behr's in-house color expert, Erika Woelfel, believes is universally appealing, as it's "warmer than denim and softer than navy."
METROPOLITAN AF-690
Image: Benjamin Moore
“Comforting, composed and effortlessly sophisticated, Metropolitan AF-690 exudes beauty and balance,” said Ellen O’Neill, Benjamin Moore Director of Strategic Design Intelligence. “It’s a color in the neutral spectrum that references a contemplative state of mind and design. Not arresting nor aggressive, this understated yet glamorous gray creates a soothing, impactful common ground.
So, there you have it! We’d love to know your thoughts. Please comment below and let us know what influences your choice for interior paint color!
We are so proud to support our community, its members and their insane talent. Thanks to Jay Wilson for giving us yet another reason to celebrate Oakhurst and our decision to live and work here. We thoroughly enjoyed your show.
Courtesy of Angela Georges Photography
Yes! We want one of these paintings on our wall. If we're being honest, more than one!
What an amazing pop-up gallery show by O.M. Norling at the Solarium this past weekend. The gallery walls donned 20 incredibly detailed, textural works with fantastic titles, too. Friday and Saturday were adult viewing only, but Sunday, the gallery was open specifically to the children. Brilliant! Little ones of all ages gained an appreciation for art and O.M. Norling's process while munching on popcorn and searching for clues in the artist's works. The fact that Jay Wilson (painting as O.M. Norling) was there, to field their questions and even take a photo, was the cherry on top. Everyone was inspired by Norling's subject matter and technique.
Guess what? If you missed it, you can still go check it out:
WEDNESDAY, Jan 31: Noon-7:00PM
THURSDAY, Feb 1: Noon-7:00PM
FRIDAY, Feb 2: Noon-8:00PM
SATURDAY, Feb 3: Noon-8:00PM
Level Craft wants O.M. Norling to know our favorites. (If he needs to temporarily store them somewhere, we know just the place!) Only kidding, we're pretty sure most of his paintings already have new homes. Congratulations Jay Wilson! We can't wait for the next show.
Debbie's favorite pieces is titled "The Liar's Chair And".
Photo credit: Frank Steele via omnorling.com
Virginia's is titled "Equilibrium for the Conspicuous Recluse"
Photo credit: Frank Steele via omnorling.com
If you're an artist and have an upcoming event, please let us know. We love spotlighting local talent.
Best,
Virginia + Debbie
