Choosing Artwork and Accessories
Working with Natural Daylight
Recently I was asked to select artwork and accessories for the interior of a new home. With the walls already painted white, I wanted to introduce colour to enhance the ambiance of each room. I decided not to jump into any decisions hastily because I was keen to see exactly how natural daylight interacted within the spaces throughout the day.
I am intrigued how daylight changes hues, saturation and luminance. Just ask any photographer about the quality of light and how ‘colour temperature’ can make or break their shot, this I take this into great consideration when choosing colours for a new space or introducing artwork.
Using Ceruse Artwork as an inspiration along with a selection of my snapshots, I am delighted with the observations. Here is a small overview taken from an expansive mood board of glorious colours I made for consideration!
Ray of Light
Wake up and come down for breakfast in the north facing kitchen to be greeted with early morning reflective light. To bounce natural daylight around the room as much as possible I will introduce warm hues of yellow, orange and metallic accessories to the scheme.
Warm Vibes
It’s the weekend and mid afternoon, time spent in the east facing reception room where shadows hang low within the space, to lift flat grey shaded areas I will inject lively flame colours into the room for a vibrant focal point.
Golden Hour
The south-facing room where summer days and early evenings bring the ‘Golden Hour’ and reflects this intense light into the space. To balance the light within the room I will use deep blues, greens and purples to soften the intensity of the light. Violet and red can be seen within blue hues in the evening light, it’s the same with blue flowers in the garden when the sun is low.
Harness the Light
Later on in the evening at the west facing study, a beautiful warm ambience is present when the sun is setting. To harness the last of the day’s light I chose coral hues that will glow in the low rays. Furthermore, these colours will make the room look warmer in the cooler winter mornings.
