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Using Color in Home Design

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Overview

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Brought to you by House Beautiful Magazine, award-winning interior designer Tobi Fairley comes to CreativeLive for a special course.
 

Are you afraid of picking the wrong color for your living room? Selecting the right hues for your home can be a daunting experience. Tobi is internationally-renowned for her signature bold style and fresh approach to interior design.

Using examples from her extensive portfolio, Tobi will give you no-fail tips and techniques to help you turn your home into a space that reflects your unique style. You’ll learn about the psychology of color, how to pick the right color for the right room, and find out all about the latest trends. You’ll also learn how to pair colors and textures and help freshen any room in your home.

By the end of this class, you’ll be equipped with the tools you need to embrace color in a big way.

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • Color Models 101
  • Color Schemes 101
  • Debunking Color Fears
  • Debunking Color Fears Pt. 2
  • Evolution of Tobi's Color Style
  • Evolution of Tobi's Color Style Pt. 2
  • To Trend or Not to Trend
  • Color & Design Trends
  • Color & Design Trends Pt. 2
  • Tobi's Color Inspirations
  • Tobi's Color Inspirations pt. 2
  • Using Inspiration Boards & Q&A
  • Psychology of Color
  • Color Meanings
  • Psychology of Color Q&A
  • What to Consider Before Choosing a Color
  • The Right Color: The Entry & Living Room
  • The Right Color: Family/Dining Room & Kitchen
  • The Right Color: From Bathrooms to Outdoor Spaces
  • Pairing Textile Elements for Success
  • Pairing Wall Color, Pattern & Texture
  • Floorings, Furnishings, Art & Lighting
  • Intro & Top Color Palettes: NYC Showhouse
  • Top Color Palettes: Hampton's & Richmond Showhouses
  • More Top Color Palettes
  • Layering Color Palettes in Your Home
  • Transitioning Color Palettes in Your Home
  • Historical Overview of Color in Design
  • History of Color in Design Examples
  • History of Color in Design Examples Pt. 2
  • Color Mistakes to Avoid: 1-6
  • Color Mistakes to Avoid: 7-10 & Final Q&A

Taught by

Tobi Fairley

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