Not Madness at All
Some of us here at Design NJ are avid college basketball fans. This morning — now that we’re down to the final two teams in the Men’s Division — our break room debate got fairly heated (family affiliations v. underdog soft spots). Of course, there’s one thing all of us root for consistently, and that’s good design. (See what we did there?)
The school colors of the University of North Carolina and Gonzaga University represent opposite ends of the blue spectrum. The Tar Heels’ light blue and white motif is breezy, composed, calm and confident. The Bulldogs’ navy, red, and white combination is striking, bold, headstrong and audacious.
Here’s a glimpse at some rooms featuring these colors, along with the decidedly different atmospheres and attitudes they convey.
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The White House Blue Room as refurbished by Jackie Kennedy with interior design by Stephane Boudin — it’s soft, yet serious and dignified. Was the first lady a Tar Heels fan?
The color works just as well on a smaller scale, gently enveloping this peaceful bedroom.
This pre-teen boy’s room (and homage to a hockey team, but still) is lively and full of spirited energy bearing Gonzaga’s colors.
Dark blue has a dramatic impact, particularly when used on large surfaces …
… or on the front porch.
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Clearly, color can make an emphatic statement, in a room or on a team. Which colors will emerge victoriously? We’ll be up late watching.