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Clever Islands
Tangelo, Red
and Green Kitchen
“These clients’ previous space was color-oriented as
well, but smaller and very busy. They wanted to continue living with
color, but he was less certain about using the vibrant shades that
she loved. We reached a consensus by doing the kitchen and hall
areas in tangelo and bright red, with the sink area and the rest of
the walls throughout the space done in soft, mossy green. This made
most of the space live quietly, with the vibrancy happening where
the action was.
"We brought in dark wood cabinets to bring a sense of peacefulness to
the space. When you combine bright, saturated colors and light wood,
you get a lot more energy. It’s bright/happy/cheerful, but what we
wanted was living with color for the beauty of color, at a more
comfortable energy level. Light woods would have allowed the color
to be overpowering, whereas the deeper tones soothe the space.
"We
balanced the dark cabinets with natural bamboo, which kept the space
from going somber. The countertops were the segue; as a mid-tone,
they created a bridge between the cabinets and flooring so that we
didn’t have too much contrast.”
Designer: Kathie Maughan
Maughan Design, Inc.
Portland, Oregon
www.maughandesign.com
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