The evening with artist and Interior Designer David Bromstad was superb! His presentation was ecudational, entertaining, and inspiring. His wit, energy and ability to entertain are only surpassed by his talent and creativity.
Asked about his favorite color, he responded with “which is your favorite child?” That reply describes the passionate relationship Dav
id has with color - he loves them all.
His talk focused on the emotional
and psychological elements of color and how to use
Selecting colors for clients need
not be complicated. David finds that once a client is knowledgeable of
mind/color associations, and determines the mood, atmosphere and emotion of
what s/he wants to communicate through decor, color choice is fundamentally
straightforward. Any color can potentially work in a design scheme provided it’s
done with consideration of style, scale, and proportion.
When using color, think timeless
instead of trendy. Following trends too closely quickly outdates a room’s look.
The key to remaining current is to
tweak existing fashionable hues so the resulting design scheme incorporates
elements of new design and technology but isn’t rigid. Not to be confused with
the “hot color of the moment”, a timeless color palette has longevity, cross
pollinating into the fashion, interior design, and electronics industries.
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| DAVID COLLABORATING WITH HARLEY DIRECTOR OF INSPIRATION |
Bold colors stimulate the senses,
inspire imagination, and elevate mood. Many clients balk at incorporating
bright hues, but used judiciously, they can add character, excitement, elegance
and sophistication. It’s analogous to wearing a plain dress, and adding an
exquisite piece of jewelry.
Hesitating in adding color? It’s
been my experience that softer hues are easier to incorporate.
Green can either be fresh and lively
as in emerald green, or stately and regal as in olive. Plants are an easy way
to begin living with green. As assortment evergreen colors work very well
together. Saturated colors like emerald create a jewel box effect in a powder
room or entry hall.
Gray is the new
black. The range of gray is enormous - from snow driven white to stormy grays, blacker
than black moonless nights, smooth as glass to rough as crushed stone. Gray enhances
and works well with any color.
I find yellow is the easiest color
to work with. It adds a touch of sunshine. A yellow room always has a sunny
disposition.
All white rooms are exquisite. I
love using a range of shades from pure white to ivory to tan, incorporating
them in a variety of textures from lustrous marble floors to the fluff of a
Tibetan fur ottoman. White is the perfect setting for exhibiting artwork.
Color selection reflects diverse mindsets,
lifestyles, and design tastes. Before making a large scale commitment to any
color, experiment with smaller items like toss pillows, and accessories.
Thanks to Janus et Cie for hosting the program, and ASID for arranging the evening.
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