sign made by nordlicht, germany / photo by Florian Hardwig.
sometimes when i’m looking for an inspiring color palette, i’m not necessarily looking at decor images alone. i find so much inspiration through alternative channels — art galleries, just taking a walk around the city, or photography sites like instagram and flickr. even though i don’t post on flickr like i used too, still lots of talented people do and there’s lovely photography to be found there — like this funky old signage. that color palette is just stunning, and had i not stumbled over there, and let my imagination run wild a bit with these colors, who knows, perhaps nothing would have come of it. but that’s why i always try and keep my eyes open — you can find just what you’re looking for when you least expect it. ideas come from everywhere! here’s what the color palette of this old german-made sign inspired for me.
one kings lane lucite bar cart, matchbook magazine.
jen huang photography; and house of rym.
Joanna Laajisto, via residence magazine (above and below).
ryan ray photography for rue magazine.
vine hair salon, via yatzer.
I often look at palettes found in nature! This is reminding me how much I want a bar cart!
This is so true! My inspiration often comes from the most unlikely places!
I love this! I get inspired by anything at any given moment. Thats why I keep my “blog bible” with me.
LOVE this! Such inspiration in the photos you provided, but also reminded me to open my eyes when i’m out and about. lovely :)
you have such a wonderful eye victoria.
love this color palette.
Great inspiration…I paint vintage furniture and am often asked where I find inspiration for color palettes. It is the same for me it can be anything from a movie poster to someone’s blouse on the train. I do love that signage, those colors would look great on some drawers!!
Lovely. There is something so fresh-feeling and soothing about this palette. I particularly like it balanced with the darker wood chairs (and peacock!).
The sofa in the last picture is GORGEOUS! I wish I could find one like that.
Great palette! I love the idea of breaking a photo down into it’s color scheme… Always inspiring!
Very nice vintage inspiration!!
Beautiful! I look forward to seeing your posts, Victoria – and often wonder how you come up with all of them. These are particularly beautiful. Thank you!