We are often asked, “How did you decide on the color schemes for the nurseries you have designed?” There are so many things that can inspire a color palette. We always listen to the types of colors that our clients want, but we also search for the perfect object to give us a little added color inspiration.
Our best advice is to hop on the internet, do a little research and find an object that has a color scheme you really love—this is one of the best ways to build your palette. There are several items that could spark inspiration for your color scheme. For example, rugs, pillows, artwork or even wallpaper are great places to start. We love to use our inspiration item in the room to pull it all together.
Here are a few rugs and the color schemes they inspired for us.
This chevron rug is a twist on the classic pattern with splashes of orange, light blue and navy. This could be a sophisticated palette for your little man.
The softer palette and calming colors in this Moroccan tile rug make it a great choice for a little girl.
There are so many different colors you can pull from this confetti rug. It would be perfect for a brother and sister shared room. You could choose different colors for each child’s bedding, and the room will still make sense with the shared rug.
Pillows are also a great place to look for color inspiration. Here are a few fun pillow finds and our ideas for the perfect palettes.
Who said stag pillows are just for boys? We found this cute, quirky and girly pillow that we think has some great colors.
When pulling colors for a boy’s room, you may feel a little more limited in your color choices, but sometimes keeping it classic is the way to go. We love the clean lines of this geometric pillow.
Scalloping or a scale pattern is a fun pattern that is popping up this year. This pillow lends itself to endless color schemes.
Artwork can often be the easiest way to tie your room together. With endless choices, you can find the pieces that suit your little one best. Here are a few examples of some great artwork we found around the web.
This sunset art print is bold and masculine, and it is sure to stand the test of time.
Choose a print with a meaningful phrase—the quote on this print couldn’t be any more true. As your little one grows, make sure the palette can grow right along with them.
This sweet little owl print has a great and subtle color scheme.
As you can see, color inspiration is everywhere! Once you find your perfect inspiration object, you are well on your way to finding the perfect color scheme for your new space!
