Dive into a pool of untainted color (white) as the Chromatic Theology series continues.

Each post in this series explores an individual hue, but the characteristics of the topic color can be translated into tints and shades. Keep in mind that the effects and emotions we discuss are most prominent and intense in pure, saturated color (pure, unsaturated color in this case). To some extent, the distinctive attributes of white will be present in color variations – eggshell, gardenia, snow, cream, moonlight, ivory, etc.

WHITE often reveals clarity, innocence, and pure simplicity. White is the perfect palette to make architectural elements sing. Nearly all colors tend to distract from and compete with architecture and furnishings, but white elevates and emphasizes style and aesthetic details. White embodies the power to transcend climate, radiating warmth and coziness in the winter and offering fresh, cool relief in the summer. If used in excess, an entirely white interior can appear unfinished, empty, sterile, and bored. But when combined with the right elements and proportions, white is an inspired way to capture innocence. This color pairs well with all other hues, serving as a great frame for more aggressive colors or simply gleaming on its own.

Come back next week to explore the depths of black.

Want to get acquainted with the rest of the rainbow? Indulge in the rest of the series with these previous posts.

(Images from Elle Oh and The Society Inc.)

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The recent Chromatic Theology series has given me a slight tinge of color envy. Soak up this post and feed your jealous streak with a heaping dose of green.

Each post in this series explores an individual hue, but the characteristics of the topic color can be translated into tints and shades. Keep in mind that the effects and emotions we discuss are most prominent and intense in pure, saturated color. To some extent, the distinctive attributes of green will be present in color variations – grass, avocado, chartreuse, apple, kelly, olive, etc.

GREEN is a secondary color with harmonious emotional content. Green draws life from yellow, while blue lends a calming effect. One of the only unanimous forms of beauty is nature; green is the predominant color in nature – commonly regarded as the ideal color, carrying the positive charisma of all hues. Color schemes implementing green have been used extensively in offices, institutions, and public spaces, denoting the negative “˜institutional green’. Even in large doses of saturated color, green is rarerly offensive. This hue is considered innately pleasurable, sharing calming and restful implications with nature.

Come back next week for an optimistic and lively case of the blues. In case you need to catch up on color, gather a ray of sunshine or a drop of citrus with these previous posts.

(Photographs from James Merrell and Elle Oh.)

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Each week here at EcoSalon, I beg my favorite bloggers and designers to hand select a beloved green product, whether it’s a finish, furnishing, or accessory. The end result? An endless anthology of aesthetically perfect products for your perusal.

This week will be a slight divergence as the girl (Leigha Oaks) behind the “˜Handpicked‘ series does the picking. In addition to my words on EcoSalon, I also have a blog, elle oh; this little piece of online real estate is brimming with personal musings, inspirational substance, gorgeous interiors, vivid colors, calming neutrals, lovely products, and a general dose of beauty and design.

This week I cannot stop thinking about the crème de la crème of wallpaper, Kreme (started by the creative and talented Cadee Wilder). As if the graphic delight wasn’t enough, factor in some earth consciousness and the result is pure perfection. The collection is full of alluring ombre effects, soft geometry, stunning contrast, and subtle colors. The Folk Flower paper (shown above and below) has captivated me with the charm of old world flowers. Picking just one pattern to share was agonizing, be sure to drool over the rest of the collection. And don’t miss the pillows either – baubles and woodland creatures, oh my!

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