Thursday, December 28, 2017

Florida Decorating Ideas with Pantone Color Palettes 2018

The color stories for 2018 break free from traditional thinking. The colors are refreshed, and hues are used in new and unusual combinations. Classic metallics have become neutrals and iridescent fascinate the eye. Exotic and intense colors are taking center stage against neutral backgrounds that really let them pop. And yet, pastels are still popular.

All of these elements can be used to infuse modern freshness into your Florida home.

verdure palette pantone

Verdure Color Palette in Florida Decor

Vegetal colors like Celery are combined with berry-infused purples and eggshell blue, symbolic of health, in this palette. Verdure symbolizes our continuous search for well-being and good health. It features a profusion of shades that express vitality, freshness, abundance, regrowth, and renewal. Vegetal colors such as celery, purples, and blues work to add a freshness to interiors.


In the bedroom above, the blues and greens of the Verdure palette are featured on the Seabrook Queen Panel Bed by Broyhill. The tropical inspired print gives the room a restful, seaside cottage-inspired feel. The berry-colored flowers on the dresser round out the palette.


Pantone Playful Palette in Florida Decor

The bright yellow of "Minions,” the almost neon green of "Slime," and all other symbols of fun play (pun intended) together in this color scheme. This palette underscores our need for an environment that reflects quirky, confident, and one-of-a-kind style. Bright, light-hearted bursts of color bring Playful to life.

Colorful pillows, zig-zag stripes, and the bold Twin Palms Coral Accent Chest from Tommy Bahama is the perfect expression of the Playful palette in Florida decor. This chest is a versatile piece that gives you storage and a display place in any space you put it. In true Playful spirit, it can also be an alternative to a bar cart.


Pantone Resourceful Palette in Florida Decor

A range of complementary oranges and blues form the foundation of this palette. This combination of cool and warm colors draws the eye again and again. Resourceful is a nuanced palette that juxtaposes the need to re-use and refurbish owned items with the desire to inject freshness with new pieces. This urge to innovate is demonstrated in the combination of colors from opposite sides of the color wheel.


You can use this stunning color combination in a relaxed coastal dining room. The strong colors on the area rug and walls keep the decor lively while showing off the distressed white Sandcastle Dining Set in a sophisticated setting. This combination expertly balances casual coastal style with chic comfort.


Pantone Discretion Palette in Florida Decor

The opposite of Playful, this palette features subtle hues that hint at a renewed sense of power and strength. Understated and upscale, Discretion mixes subtle harmonies in texture and color. The quietly powerful and low-key colors give your space a decorous and luxurious feel.


In a neutral room, the colors of the Discretion palette become the stars of the show. Pinks, grays, and beige in mischievous textures create a look that is airy and adventurous. The linen-like Bluff finish of the Paula Deen Bungalow King Bedroom Group by Universal captures cottage charm and lets the palette shine.


Pantone Far-Fetched Palette in Florida Decor

This palette embraces many different colors with its love of warm, earthy hues and rosy tones. Pulling from multicultural influences and using them in unpredictable ways, this palette goes deep into global color sources to give your interiors warmth and light. It reflects a world that is increasingly connected and culturally diverse.



Ruby wine and iced coffee up the cool factor in the room above. Rough sawn planks in the Callista Round Dining Table and Side Chair set accentuate the autumn hues and rosy tones of the Far-Fetched palette. The warm beach color of the round dining table brightens the room.


Pantone Intricacy Palette in Florida Decor

This is a palette of neutral metallics that adds a little shimmer and shine, and highlights the dramatic yellow Sulfur and Holly Berry Red. Intricacy achieves dramatic dimensionality by layering complex patterns and textures with metallics. It features classic shades used in unusual ways.


The mixing of subtle neutrals with metallic accents brings drama into what could otherwise be a boring space. The silversand finish on the Miramont Chest paired with the dark sable finish on the legs bring this palette life. This theme is carried through on the glass and metal coffee table and anchored by the plush area rug. Additional colors from the Intricacy palette are brought in with accessories on the table that can be changed when your mood changes.


Pantone Intensity Palette in Florida Decor

An eclectic mix of bold jewel tones is the hallmark of this palette. These tones evoke a feeling of sophistication, power, and strength balanced with black, gold, and brass elements. Intensity is all about making a statement. The palette draws on designs of the past, mixes and re-imagines them with color and style.


When adding elements of the Intensity palette to your space, choose a few as your main color choice. The jewel tones of the undeniably elegant and memorable Ariana Velenza Curved Sofa from Lexington is a great piece to form the foundation of your colorway. Silver-leaf coffee table sits like a jewelry box in the center of the deep turquoise pieces. The palette is completed with metallic accessories and bright art on the walls.


Pantone TECH-nique Palette in Florida Decor

In a wink to technology, the TECH-nique palette features bright pinks, turquoises, and purples balanced by brilliant white and neutral almond tones. A play on blue screen technology, the colors seem to glow from within. The hues are brilliant, opalescent, pearlescent, and translucent.

Shiny metal legs and high gloss wood are the perfect foil for the bright greens, purples, and pinks in the wall art. This combination anchored by the white Soho Luxe Upholstered Arm Chair by Bernhardt reflects the subtleness of the palette. The traditional flared back and gentle arms add just the right amount of contrast with the modern palette.

The universal nature of the Pantone palettes lets you play with color to your heart's content. You can easily add them to your Florida interiors for an updated look for a style that has timeless appeal.

Learn more about Baer's Furniture. Read the Baer's Furniture reviews and find more design inspiration at Houzz.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Add Interest to Your Home Décor with a Mixed Material Coffee Table

Why is salted caramel so popular? Why is sweet and sour chicken an enduring favorite? Why is cheddar cheese and apple pie a classic? All these things have one thing in common: unexpected flavor combinations. The bolder fashion mavens among us take this concept even further by combining stripes with patterns. Unusual combinations can add interest and personality to your home décor with a mixed-material coffee table.

When you add furniture with mixed materials to your home, you add personality and freshness to the space. Even better, these pieces go with almost any design style. If your style is contemporary, try a sleek table with a glass top and a simple wood base. If you like a rustic feel, try a mixed-material coffee table with metal base and a distressed wood top. If you like eclectic, then anything goes, as long as it goes, of course.


It Takes Two to Tango

A favorite combination when it comes to a mixed-material coffee table is metal and wood. There's just something about this classic combination that pleases the eye and soothes the soul. To add this look to your living room, look for a fresh interpretation to level up your style. Try a distressed wood base with a metal top, like the one found on the Oyster Bay Litchfield Cocktail Table. The carved wood base and burnished stainless steel go well with a relaxed and neutral color palette.

Good Things Come in Threes

Three is definitely not a crowd when it comes to mixed materials in furniture. By adding glass to the wood-and-metal mix, you add unique contemporary style to your living room. With its brass frame, wooden drawers, and glass top, the Curata Modern Rectangle Coffee Table is a modern focal point that you'll enjoy showing off in your home.

Add a Mixed-Material Coffee Table to Your Home Décor

If you really want to try out the mixed-materials look, but aren't sure it will go with your current style, try adding a cocktail or coffee table to your living room. It may seem like a small change, but it can really supercharge the style of your home décor. There is a wide range of style and material combinations to choose from.

Learn more about Baer's Furniture. Find Baer's Funiture on Houzz for design inspiration and read the reviews.