Perfect in Platinum

From the keypad of Peggy Pardo

Hello Everyone! I hope you had a marvelous weekend. We have a lot of fabulous things in store for you this week, so let’s get started!

When you hear the word “platinum” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Wedding bands? Blondes? American Express cards? Interior design and finishes? Though there is nothing wrong with the first three, I really hope design and finishes were included in there somewhere.

Platinum is a wonderful color to work with. It can be sophisticated and sexy, modern and classical, bold and serene, feminine and masculine. It all depends on what you pair it with and how it’s presented. It also makes an excellent foundation color to build on because it goes with almost any color scheme. Another testament to its versatility.

In this room, the color platinum holds court as the main color. The design is classical and sophisticated with a modern sensibility. Various shades, textures and surfaces keep it visually exciting.  I absolutely love, love, love the molding and the wallpaper panels…

Photographed by Polly Wreford

Ready for some sexy platinum (and I don’t mean Marilyn)? This modern chaise is very seductive in a platinum velvet. And check out the great finish on the wall panels…

Source: The Dream Home

What a statement this antiqued mirror occasional chest makes with its platinum shimmer hand applied finish. The graceful lines are oh so feminine…

Source: Belle Meade Corinne Platinum Shimmer Chest, Zinc Door

The curved lines of this classic style bench seat are enhanced by the addition of the platinum tufted silk and the beautiful finish on the legs. Love this one, too…

Source: The Virtual Architecture Exhibition

Okay, I’ve covered sophisticated, sexy, classical, and feminine. Are you ready for bold, modern and masculine? The three pieces of art that I’ve found for you check off all those boxes. What makes them even more unique is that each one of these can be created using a kit from ArtistInU…

Venizia Cafe

Athens Traffic

Melting Platinum

Source: ArtistInU

Platinum isn’t a boring, cold color. Quite the contrary; it’s exciting and full of life. You can take it wherever you want in design. What imaginative ways have you used platinum?

Cheers to all,
Peggy

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