High-Style Colors
Lemon, lime, coral and a splash of blue; adding color to your space doesn’t mean it will be overwhelming. Breathe new life into living spaces with furnishings and accents in these energizing hues.
Twists of Lemon & Lime
Lux fabrics and colors make this gorgeous living room, seen above. Inspired by ’40s chinoiserie with a nod to Park Avenue, Jonathan Adler’s Doris Chairs, in pear striated velvet with a black lacquer base, will make guests green with envy. $1,895. The Delphine Six-Drawer Chest—perfect in a starlet’s sweeping entryway or as a bold finish for the modern boudoir—features antiqued mirror with a polished brass base and jewel-like quatrefoil escutcheons. Each drawer opens to reveal a robin’s egg blue interior. $3,950. JonathanAdler.com.
At Century Furniture, yellow velvets pop against off-white neutrals and pale grays. Collier sectional as shown, $12,210; Confluence Round Ottoman from the Windsor Smith Collection, $2,235; Randolph Chair in Oyster, $3,285. British Home Emporium in Madison or CenturyFurniture.com.
Poised Between 2—by Lillian August for Wendover Art—is a vibrant gallery-wrapped canvas with a white wood floater frame. 61 by 61 inches, $1,595. Donna Donaldson Home & Interiors in Summit or WendoverArt.com. | The Connie Raffia Chest from Highland House comes in Benjamin Moore’s “Sweet Basil,” a lush and lovely green. $3,795. Creative Interiors & Designs in Hoboken, White House Luxe in Fairfield or HighlandHouseFurniture.com.
Bright stripes of red, orange, pink, citrus and sky pop against sage green on the “Stone Soup” eco-friendly indoor/outdoor rug, made of recycled polyester by Dash & Albert. 8 by 10 feet, $780. Other sizes available. AnnieSelke.com.
CR Laine’s Lillian Ottoman is shown in a Salt finish, a lively floral called “Manor House Spring,” and a flirty, fashion-forward (optional) tassel trim around the base. $1,575. Elephant in the Room Design LLC in Princeton, Oskar Huber in Ship Bottom or CRLaine.com.
At Century Furniture, yellow velvets pop against off-white neutrals and pale grays. Collier sectional as shown, $12,210; Confluence Round Ottoman from the Windsor Smith Collection, $2,235; Randolph Chair in Oyster, $3,285. British Home Emporium in Madison or CenturyFurniture.com.
Punches of Coral
This four-drawer Red Coral Chest features leather-wrapped bamboo carved moldings in a Bermuda Sands finish, a contrasting woven raffia top, and drawer fronts and end panels in a red coral finish. From Lexington’s Tommy Bahama line. $1,799. Brielle Furniture in Sea Girt, Home Inspirations in Woodbridge or Lexington.com.
Jessica Charles’ Dinah Ottoman shows the bountiful possibilities of spring with its abstract paisley print in cheerful notes of corals, pinks, blues and greens. Square tapered legs in a brushed gray finish ground the look. $2,235. Stickley Audi & Co. in East Hanover, Paramus and Somerville or JessicaCharles.com.
The Lyford II Mirror from Oomph offers both modern graphic design and the company’s signature raffia insert, making for a truly unique design that is both warm and refined. Shown in Tucson Coral but made to order in a choice of 19 colors. 30 inches wide, 48 inches high, $1,850. OomphHome.com. | Kincaid’s hand-carved Bordeaux Chair takes inspiration from classic French styling in a selection of 13 wood stains and 10 premier color choices. Choose from an assortment of fabric applications, including the customer’s own material. From $999 to $2,000. Brielle Furniture in Sea Girt or KincaidFurniture.com.
This 22-by-22-inch printed velvet pillow by Mannarino Designs for Creative Touch showcases a profusion of hues that began as a watercolor, evoking designer Anna Maria Mannarino’s appreciation of rich color and pattern and her playful approach to layering those colors. $250. Available through designers and select retailers. 201-468-0246, CreativeTouchRugs.com. Alaina Boxes are covered in coral-hued faux shagreen with brass accents. Lids feature natural coral pieces. CuratedKravet.com (to the trade).
Strokes of Blue
Inspired by exotic garden escapes found on traditional Japanese screens, Shangri-La wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries is developed through a digital printing process that captures millions of hues in hyper-detail. Printed on a variety of natural, textured and vinyl grounds and available in eight colorways. PhillipJeffries.com (to the trade).
A sweet floral outline accentuates the Serena Drink Table from Made Goods finished in “Bluestone” faux Belgian Linen. $1,100. Mecox.com. | A blue marbled pattern is the main attraction on Jonathan Charles’ Square Three-Tier End Table, which also features an acorn-topped gilded frame. Price upon request. Luxe Home Co. in Princeton or JonathanCharles.com.
Company C’s new Positano Rug combines the hues of water, sun, sky and foliage into a vintage Italianate motif. Made of 100% wool, hand-tufted and available in a range of sizes. $1.995 for 8 by 10 feet. Complete Interiors in Avalon, Dompierre LLC in Marmora (to the trade) or Homestead Princeton in Princeton.
Taylor King’s stately Dauphine Chair features a versatile frame design showcased by “Blossom Peacock,” a whimsical floral print in muted shades of blue and green. The fabric’s satin-like texture adds a luxurious touch. $2,685. Schwartz Design Showroom in Metuchen (to the trade), White House Luxe in Fairfield or TaylorKing.com. | Theodore Alexander’s unique Tamo Ash Veneered Delight Campaign Desk includes an ebonized interior in Blue Dyed Golden Madrone Veneer. Sleek legs have a splayed ebonized mahogany finish, an X-stretcher base and stainless steel cappings. $4,185. Stickley, Audi & Co. in East Hanover, Paramus and Somerville; Zaksons Fine Furniture & Interior Design in Brick or TheodoreAlexander.com.