Color Me : Complementary Colors in Fashion and Interior Design

Color Me : Complementary Colors in Fashion and Interior Design-Robin LaMonte

A light bulb went off in my head this morning after I posted about wearing monochromatic colors and as an interior designer I am an expert in color theory so  how about I share  the blue and orange complementary color scheme I tend to favor so much. {Florida Gator mom}

Complementary Colors in Fashion

Robin is wearing a complementary colored poncho from Chicos
I call it complementary color scheme and many people refer to it as color blocking. Take 2 colors that are opposite of each other on the color wheel and  go bold!
Solange Knowles
Solange Knowles
I wore this fabulous blue and orange poncho top from Chico’s with this fabulous Kate Spade necklace when doing my video for the Atlanta showhouse.
Robin LaMonte is wearing a fabulous blue and orange poncho top from Chico's with this fabulous Kate Spade necklace
This blue boho chic dress and orange necklace were purchased while I was in Oregon for my family reunion.
Robin LaMonte is wearing a fabulous blue bohobchic dress and orange multistrand necklace

Complementary Color Scheme for Interior Design

Want to go for high-contrast color? Use a complementary scheme — it includes hues that are directly across from each other on the wheel. For this client’s family room we are going with the blue/orange combo. Not a Gator family, an  Auburn family!!
complementary colored fabrics
Robin LaMonte is working on a design project using complementary colored fabrics
I selected the blue/ orange color scheme for the 2013 Christmas at Callanwolde Holiday house.

I felt the red/green traditional Christmas colors ( also complementary colors) would fight the elegant silk toile wallpaper.

Robin LaMonte selected the blue/ orange color scheme for the 2013 Christmas at Callanwolde Holiday house.
Photo by Nicole Goodness
I was featured in the 2015 June/July issue of Design NJ, but this living room is a perfect example of the blue/orange complementary color scheme by Patricia Turchyn Interiors in Little Silver.
Designer Vern Yip did this fabulous blue/orange family room next to my kitchen at the 2015 Atlanta Showhouse.
Vern Yip Designs
Vern Yip Designs
So next time you’re thinking of a new outfit or a new color scheme for one of your rooms, remember to go bold with a complementary color scheme!!
Robin is wearing a complementary colored poncho from Chicos-over 50 fashion
I purchased this outfit entirely at Chico’s. I hope you like it!
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  1. Love your blog, just came upon it. Your fur baby is beautiful.

    1. HelloIm50ish says:

      Thank you Kay.
      Bruno is a Lagotto Romagnolo, an Italian water dog.
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      Happy 4th!