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For this Vermont home, colors were selected from hundreds of samples taken from historic buildings and painted objects ranging from folk carvings to elegant corner cupboards. California Paints developed the Historic Colors of America collection in conjunction with Historic New England, a regional preservation organization. |
Great Design - California Paints Corp.
Offering many ideas on how to reach specific demographics, this company's color palettes are broken into several categories, making life easier for a contractor who is choosing complimentary colors. One of those categories includes the Historic Colors of America collection, 149 colors that many architectural historians say are the closest match to period colors on the market. Also, California Paints has many inspirational color palettes that are created for today's bachelor pad, plus palettes for teens, tweens, nature lovers and more.
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| This is a small section of the "bachelor pad" room, conveying a masculine, solid and comfortable feel. Bachelor pad colors of choice tend to be deep tones, including earthy, spicy browns, reds and oranges, as well as a variety of neutrals, browns and creams. |
Today's teenagers have eclectic tastes and want their bedrooms to express individual style. Vibrant purples, blues, reds, yellows and greens capture teenage energy and help create a personalized space. |
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| A sky-themed ceiling can make a child's small bedroom look and feel bigger. |
Bring the fresh, serene feeling of Mother Nature inside with tranquil colors on the walls. |
| This room also features colors offered in the Historic Colors of America collection. |
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