In interior design, color can feel quite intimidating. Even if you love a bright, bold hue, committing to it in your home takes courage. And committing to a whole-home color scheme that incorporates an unexpected shade is a risky move – one that, when executed successfully, has show-stopping results.
When Valerie Helgeson, lead designer and founder of Oklahoma City-based Design Directions, was tasked with renovating this expansive estate, she had function-forward, fresh design front of mind. Wanting to brighten up the dark and gloomy 'before,' and make the design scheme work for the family's active lifestyle, she altered the floor plan and gave every room a light, airy, nature-inspired jolt. And a vibrant, calming shade of blue was the perfect jumping-off point.
