DESIGN PROJECT: CORGI DRIVE RESIDENCE

DESIGN PROJECT LOCATION: SIMPSONVILLE, SC

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO: KCL-IDESIGN, LLC

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER: KIMBERLY C. LYONS

PROJECT GOAL: Select a color to transform the look and feel of the client's existing dining room and enhance the space's overall aesthetic.

PROJECT OUTCOME: The bold walls add character and create an open and inviting atmosphere. The client is also highly pleased with her newly designed dining room.

Another eventful day at KCL-IDESIGN, LLC, and, as I usually say, you cannot go wrong with the world's most fantastic decorative coating. So, for all the incredible people who know me, it will take only half a second to shout the answer to what I am referring to: PAINT. However, I prefer to create a striking before-and-after contrast when I apply color, so to achieve an entirely fresh look, the paint must be a distinct color from the existing finish.

During the initial consultation, the client clarified that color did not intimidate her. One of the main reasons I accepted the project is that painting the interior walls would significantly enhance her home. Moreover, being obsessed with such a unique decorative coating makes my job more fun and exciting! I go insane whenever I can spend time at my favorite paint stores. Shuffling through newly stocked swatches, talking to vendors about the latest trends, and eagerly contemplating which colors to combine is crazy fun!

Don't get it twisted: color isn't for everyone, but it transcends! Typically, when I work with color, I give the client at least three palettes to choose from, though this can vary depending on the client and the overall design project. I have learned that too many selections can be confusing, and not having enough to explore within the desired preferences can be problematic. The client wasn't afraid to use anything extreme and was delighted with the final selection.

INSPIRATIONAL NUDGE: If you have never considered using a dramatic or dominant paint color, try it—it will change the entire atmosphere and vibe of a space—PROMISE!