A Healthy Dose of Color. Salmon, it's Sweet N Sour

This gorgeous photograph is from the website of Katie Ridder.  I love how she designed the sheers and I love the color as well. The sheers are full and translucent yet still fills the room up with a great dose of color. Which brings me to the color of salmon. 

If you want to use the salmon hue in your home you can use it as the main wall color or as an accent - just like any other color. The only difference is if you use it as the main color, it may be a bit too much depending on the shade you use. For example;

If you go with a strong color, it may be too challenging for you to coordinate the rest of your home with this hefty hue. This beautiful photograph is from Apartment Therapy and it is a bright and bold approach to a vivd shade of salmon.

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But - have no fear! You can go soft and muted with salmon and still get a similar feel to your room. Look at all the shades and tints you can choose in the “salmon” family. You just have to decide how bold or light you want to go. 

Here is how salmon, tweaked a bit more to the lighter side making it a bit more peachy, can look in your room. This Benjamin Moore bedroom captures the essence of salmon but lightens it up for a more soothing feel.

Benjamin Moore bedroom using “Casabella”

So salmon's a go? 

Here are some colors you can incorporate into your home to go with your new hue using these Schumacher fabrics as a guide.

Here are a few color choices you can use to partner up with salmon. Use these colors as paint in other rooms, accent wall color or home accessories. They are Benjamin Moore colors.

1. Sesame 381
2. Sage Tint 458
3. Hemlock 719
4. Arizona Canyon 1211