2.22.2012

My Colortopia.

In our last home, every wall had color or pattern.  
However, all the colors in our current home remodel are shaping up to be pretty neutral. 
I've been toying with the idea of adding a pop of color to our front door.


The ocean is my idea of paradise and I've always been inspired by its soothing colors.  
But how do I go about pulling a color out when there are so many different shades of blue and green?
Glidden Paint has come up with the coolest online tool to help.
They've rolled out a new site called My Colortopia which has a wealth of design advice and tips.
They also have a tool which will give you paint suggestions based off your favorite photo.
Let me illustrate...
I found this inspiration photo online of the beach that really speaks to me.  The colors are perfect.

Image via.
I uploaded it to My Colortopia.
You hover over the area you like best, click "Show Colors" and up pops 
color shade suggestions that  best match the colors from your picture
(Deep Forest Pine, Teal Lake, Bermuda Bay, Peacock Blue, Carribean Sea).
GENIUS!


Since finding out about this tool I've been pulling some of my favorite inspirational photos 
from Pinterest and playing with them on My Colortopia to find out what color shades they suggest.  

Do you believe colors and lifestyle go together?
Take this poll and find out.




 
 (I have been sponsored by Glidden brand paint to write this post but the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own).

13 comments:

Ashley said...

i love painted doors in bright colors!!!! i do not think you can go wrong with any of those colors but i am partial to the bottom left! Good luck cant wait to see what you decide!

Shannon Baker said...

Amazing! Can't wait to try it.

merathon said...

we painted our front door in a color very similar to "teal lake" and i absolutely love it. it has been 9 months and i still get compliments on it ALL THE TIME.

Caitlin at the Desert Domicile said...

I love "Peacock Blue"! I can't wait to see what color you choose :)

Anonymous said...

Our front door is a darker version of the 'peacock blue', which I love! I think the front door color should represent what can be found in the home. (if that makes sense) Our home has a very relaxing feel to it (despite raising 4 sons ;-D), and much of the decor has a distressed island feel (did I just create a new decorating style? haha) Anyways, I'm obviously preaching to the choir here and I CANNOT wait to see your home completely done! Yeah!

Annie @ House on Rene said...

You had me at peacock blue....This house is going to look amazing!

Glitter and Pearls said...

What a cool site + I love those shades of blue!
♡ Lexi
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WEDDINGS: Glitter Weddings

fijiangirl said...

I love that site... It is perfect for someone like me who is decorating and color challenged. I can't wait to see your new hope, I know its going to be so beautiful!

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Heather at Happy Chippy Junk said...

Aqua? Perfect!!!

Wendy said...

I love the door design and I love the idea of painting the front door a colour. Fun! I hope the kids are feeling better ~

Anonymous said...

Where did you get that front door? I love it and have so far been unable to find that style.

The Captain's Daughter said...

I just took the Glidden quiz and it suggested your blue (you tried on the front door) was right for me! I love it!