November 23, 2010

Accenting Benjamin Moore's Vintage Wine 2011

By now most of us heard that 'Vintage Wine' was chosen for Benjamin Moore's color of the year for 2011. How do we feel about this color and how will we use it in our homes?


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For the brave designer, Vintage Wine can be used in abundance but for most of us - it's just going to be an accent color if used at all. I'm not really fond of this color. To me, it looks lifeless, drab and a bit depressing - just saying. I would have much rather seen the color that I'm sooooo hoping for to be 'the one' which is a spicy, salmon color similar to this:


So let's say you decide to use Vintage Wine in your home, how do you tie in the rest of the room with this dramatic color? Here's how Vintage Wine looks on the wall:

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Going back to the colors I thought would be in were posted in my blog 'The Color That Will Be Next'. If you take a look at that blog you'll see that I have a picture of a cameo pin and the colors that I thought would also make an appearance.


These are the colors I chose and actually coordinate well with Vintage Wine.
Vintage Wine
So knowing the colors that we have to work with, and you can look at the Benjamin Moore website for coordinating colors,  what else can you add to your home to liven Vintage Wine up a bit and tie in your decor? Let's see, how about:

LIGHTING. Keep it bright and I would stay with gold accents. I LOVE this pendant lamp!
Lighting
SEATING. Vintage Wine will look amazing with contemporary seating. Keep it light and bright otherwise your room can take a twist to the gothic side in a heartbeat.
Seatings
FLOORING. I'm a HUGE fan of cork flooring - I have it in my home and love it! Cork would liven up the room, add warmth, texture and softness to this room.

RECAP



In conclusion, just because a color is dark and a bit lifeless, doesn't mean we can't make it work. Don't give up on a color because you don't like it. With the right accessories, lighting and paint color as shown here, Vintage Wine can be very striking!

2 comments:

  1. Annie Wilcox Designs6:53 PM

    As a color consutant here in Maryland. I just finished working with a client who will use Vintage Wine in their dining room. Polished nickel fixtures and a Bryant Gold entryway/foyer to compliment the color. It is so exciting to see people live with color.

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  2. Unknown1:35 AM

    Vintage Wine, so different from Honeysuckle from Pantone! I think it would make a very dramatic study or powder bath. I do like it in that entry hall area above. I agree with you, that color of the cameo with some brass would be a good combo.

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