We all love inspiration boards as a starting point for home decorating. Here are a few that will ignite your creativity from Farrow and Ball.

Inspiration Board: Fig
Deep purples, almost black, sultry, sophisticated

Paint: Pelt, No. 254

Pair with:
Great White, No. 2006
Stony Ground, No. 211
Card Room Green, No. 79

Wallpaper: Plain Stripe, ST 1130

Personal & Room Scent: Jo Malone Wild Fig & Cassis

Editor’s Note: I adore the color purple but have never cared for it as a wall color…until this! I guess it’s the gray undertones that I am attracted to—it’s very sophisticated. Check out how well the color inside of the fig complements the palate. Wouldn’t pillows in this color be a brilliant, and unexpected, accent?

Inspiration Board: Grapefruit
Light, refreshing, breezy, whimsical

Paint: Farrow’s Cream, No. 67

Pair with:
Dauphin, No. 54
Vert De Terre, No. 234
White Tie, No. 2002

Wallpaper: The Vermicelli Papers, BP 1535

Personal & Room Scent: Jo Malone Grapefruit

Editor’s Note: This is my favorite! It feels elegant and chic but not too serious. I could see this in any room in my house.  J’adore taupes and blues…

Inspiration Board: Spa-scape
Subdued greens, soothing, peaceful, relaxing

Paint: Breakfast Room Green, No. 81

Pair with:
Calke Green, No. 34
Slipper Satin, No. 2004
Carriage Green, No. 94

Wallpaper: The Bamboo Papers, BP 2139

Personal & Room Scent: Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin

Editor’s Note: I can see myself soaking in a big white tub and relaxing to the soothing Jo Malone scent as it floats delicately through the air…geez, I’m deep : )

Inspiration Board: Pomegranate & Raspberries
Serious reds, bold, brash, unafraid, confident

Paint: Eating Room Red, No. 43

Pair with:
Hague Blue, No. 30
Dead Salmon, No. 28
Pink Ground, No. 202

Wallpaper: The Ringwold Papers, BP 1624

Personal & Room Scent: Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir

Editor’s Note: Wow! I can see this combination in a fabulous dining room or maybe even a master bedroom—but I don’t know if I’m fearless enough to commit to that much red!

Inspiration Board: Urban Natural
City & country mix, stripes & bold prints, organic & industrial

Paint: Oval Room Blue, No. 85

Pair with:
Picture Gallery Red, No. 42
Black Blue, No. 95
Pointing, No. 2003

Wallpaper: The Lotus Papers, BP 2053

Personal & Room Scent: Jo Malone Blue Agava & Cacao

Editor’s Note: The wallpaper is so graphic and it would definitely make a grand statement in a living room. I like how they chose a more casual stripe fabric and hint to bringing in some natural elements—this would make the room feel more comfortable and approachable.

Which inspiration board speaks to you and where would you use it?

Bronzed babes won’t be the only ones out and about this spring and summer.
Decorate your home with hints of honey.

By Erika Solis, Contributing Writer

Anthropologie- Silhouetted Zinnia Knob
$8 each
This knob caught my eye with its hand-painted glass and a golden sunburst detail–just the right amount of pizazz to warm up any drawer. Purchase one or buy them by the dozen, these pulls are a great way to add a golden charm.

Jonathan Adler- Meurice Chandelier
$750
I am hooked on Jonathan Adler. From his modern take on bamboo to the playfulness of the bulbs, this chandelier makes me swoon! Not to mention that the color and design screams, “Focal point!” The Meurice Chandelier comes in polished nickel or antique brass.

Graham & Brown’s Marcel Wanders Grace Wallpaper$75.00 a double roll bolt
Let the sunshine in by adding this beautiful wallpaper to your space. Whether it finds a home in a wonderful vignette or envelops an entire room, the mix of matte yellow and glossy gold will give your space a sunny disposition.

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Colorandscheme’s Yellow and Grey Dandelion Burst Pillow Covers
$21.50 per pillow cover
Is your room a feeling lifeless and a bit stale? Then freshen up with throw pillows! Toss these modern dandelion pillows just about anywhere to brighten up your home. I adore this Etsy seller, a mom with a passion for fabrics. She is always on the lookout for vibrant fabrics for her products so we can keep our homes full of color.

Editor’s Note: Erika is a journalism major at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington. She is a senior and will be graduating next fall. Erika specializes in feature writing with a passion for home decor, the use of color and the hunt for vintage pieces.  Check out her personal blog at Practical Princess.  We asked her to regularly contribute her newbie perspective about what’s happening in the design world.