If you’re looking for more than just color inspiration, the Sherwin-Williams site also offers lots of DIY help and tutorials for your next home decorating project. Be sure to check out their ColorSnap app for your mobile phone or tablet, to take paint color matching on the road. Of course, if you happen to love turquoise or aqua, this site is a dream come true. You’ll find gorgeous room photos, products, and lots of color inspiration. House of Turquoise is also a perfect design site find if beach-inspired decorating is your style. Erin Moser started the House of Turquoise blog in 2007 as a way to share her “obsession” with the color turquoise. Her blog has grown and evolved but has always stayed true to its turquoise roots. Jessica Colaluca created Design Seeds in 2009 when she took the leap from her successful and creative corporate art career, to create an online color blog. Design Seeds started as a visual blog and has evolved into an international community of creatives who love the beauty and color of nature. Benjamin Moore’s Color Capture® App can help you match a paint color to your favorite fabrics, flowers, or anything that can be scanned with your smartphone. The colors may vary slightly from the original color, but the app is a great tool for finding color inspiration. Bromstad.com is just as inspiring as you would expect, with vibrant colors and beautiful photos of design projects. David has also launched a line of decor with Grandin Road featuring stylish and trendsetting products in his lively color palettes. If you’re not ready to design your own fabric and wallpaper, you can also search and buy the perfect designs by artists and creative users of the site. Spoonflower is more than just color inspiration eye candy, this site can ignite your decorating creativity. When you visit Inspired by Charm, be sure to check out the DIY page for stylish projects for your home. You’ll find his easy home DIY projects like the “beachbum terrarium,” and the 10-Minute DIY Artwork. On Pinterest, you can follow your favorite decor brands, retailers, and paint companies, to follow the latest decorating and color trends. Pinterest is also the best design site for discovering new designers and trends by using the search tool. You can use Pinterest as a clipboard for your own projects, or wishlists, by pinning the color and decor you love on your own boards. Collaborating with others on a shared Pinterest board is an easy way to get instant feedback on your decorating ideas. You’ll want to visit the site’s Inspiration and Advice blog for ideas and help with choosing wallpaper for your space. Graham & Brown’s blog post, “Using Metallics for a Cosy Home,” is filled with gorgeous metallic color inspiration for traditional or contemporary decorating styles. The Kaffee Fassett Studio fabrics are perfect for adding a pop of color to a room or creating a focal point through drapes or bedding. Take time to browse through the gallery on the Kaffe Fassett site if you’re feeling stuck with neutral colors and would like to explore new ideas.
