Eric Seltz - Realtor

Inspired by Oysters – Selecting Timeless Paint Colors

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This is a great re-post from my design team’s blog, Little Black Domicile. The choice of paint colors always seems to come up with my clients whether they are buying or selling a property. This post makes the case for using an “oyster plate” palette to create sophisticated, timeless, and appealing spaces. If you haven’t signed up to follow Little Black Domicile’s design blog I encourage you to do so. There is a link at the bottom of this post.

If The World Is Your Oyster..

~ laurelbledsoe

You Can Learn How To Select Timeless Paint Colors

Today let’s look at some fantastic interior design that takes a clue from mother nature and the humble oyster shell, creating spaces that are uniquely appealing.

The Humble Oyster Shell Awash With Color

littleblackdomicile.com - white plate on white tablecloth with empty oyster shells color inspiration for interior design

We all have a love or hate relationship with this slippery sea creature as far as consumption goes.  Yours truly didn’t think I cared for them until kamagra online I had some great ones and now I never think twice about trying them in all ways prepared.  Regardless of your preference for eating them, we think you will always take a closer look after this post.

Simply stated, an open empty oyster shell offers the perfect color palette for so many interior designs.  Let’s look at the soft pearly whites, the rich mossy bronzes, sharp inky blacks, the murky grays and greens all mixed in with the palest yellows and spicy reds.

Complete Exteriors Glow With The Contrast Of Oyster Shell Colors

Rear of Glass Contemporary House

A Welcome Entry Can Be Moody Or Peaceful With Colors Of The Oyster

Chest with White horse Art on Gray Wall, silver lamp and white vase with orange tulips
white paneled entry and stairway with tulip table-white and silver vases - mini tree on table- silver wall sconces with fabric shades-carpet stair runner

Oyster Colors Blend Beautifully In Our Living Areas

Family Room with sisal area rug, white slip covered sofa's, worn leather chair in front of stone fireplace with slab wood mantle, creamy white walls and walnut wood floors
transitional dining room with large washed wood round dining table, metal chairs, large glass vase with pussy willows in center of table, wood beamed ceiling, natural woven area rug and rusty colored suede easy chair with black and white striped pillow

The Color Of An Oyster Invites Us Into The Kitchen

transitional kitchen with mixed white recessed door cabinets and walnut drawer cabinets for island, dark honed stone counter tops, industrial pendant lighting over island, burlap drapes at large dark frame doors to patio
Traditional white kitchen with large island with light wood woven seat counter stools, pair of silk shaded hanging lights, wood flooring and white ship lap walls
- washed worn wood base cabinets in white kitchen, upper cabinets black framed with glass doors, white marble counter tops with full splash, vertical wood slat walls painted white, flooring is dusty light tile, herbs on island counter, lighting over island is mesh of tangled black cords and open light bulbs
galley pass thru kitchen with barn wood plank base cabinets, washed wood glass door upper cabinets, white marble counter with full splash, single hanging light bulb fixture and copper pot sitting on range top, chevron natural wood floor
Small kitchenette with white marble tops, copper sinks, brass taps, succulents in clay containers on counter with large green glass jar with cut white flowers, clothes drying rack nearby with white towels on it, soft gray walls and dark gray base cabinets
- transitional kitchen remodel winner, one wall is vertical panels dark wood, island has water fall white quartz on medium color wood floor, paper shade single pendant lighting over island, transom window over perimeter white cabients, mottled gray subway tile splash over black gas range

Even Entertaining And Storage Mix The Elements Of An Oyster

chrome water kitchen, french press coffee on table with white linen cloth, 5 peaches sitting on cloth, soft gray walls in the background, empty water glass next to peaches
- freestanding black 3 section tall cabinet with closed doors on bottom and open bookcase shelves on upper third section, interior of bookcase painted white as contrast to black frame, used for kitchen counter oven, microwave and cooking item storage on display
Chrome wire 3 tiered shelf with toaster, electric kettle, french press, dark and medium wood mixing bowls, wood butcher block cutting board with stack of small white appetizer plates on it

Working Spaces Light Or Dark Reflect The Two Sides Of An Oyster

Home Office in Contemporary Loft Nook, Slanted large window encased with tall gray and white bookcase and covered closed tall storage cabinet, chair on roller wheels at desk
Black framed laundry room with glass panels in door and wall to see thru to carrara white block walls, wnwashed wood pine floor, woven tan shades at a few of the windows, two handled woven laundry basket on floor in front of dryer, black open shelves on wall with laundry products

Cozy Spots With Oyster Palettes Appeal To Everyone

Handsome dog lounging on linen covered daybed in room with gray paneled walls
white walled nursery with white crib and upholstered twin bed, black background white jellyfish art, woven basket next to crib and rattan box on painted dresser, linen roman shades at windows

Oyster Inspired Colors Give Old Warehouses New Life

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There you go.  May you move on knowing you can be a pro at interior design with everything you’ve learned from an oyster shell.  It’s kinda like that saying, “I learned everything I need to know from my dog”.  Happy hump day.

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