Time flys when you're having fun.
Wouldn't it be great if all waiting rooms were this inviting. Sit on a comfy chair, play with a rubiks cube or delve into the cabinet of magazines and toys. This room shows a great balance of fun and formality.
The Colour Wheel
Our blissful waiting room was designed for mums, dads, kids, professionals, for everyone who gets nervous and bored waiting. Colour can be a real tonic and by choosing a tetradic colour scheme, this business has stimulated and sidetracked its clients well.
Lets have a look at what a tetradic colour scheme is made up of.
As you move the staples around the colour wheel, you can create a completely different tetradic look. Often we emphasis one colour in this sort of colour scheme but in this case there is an effective balance.
Waiting Room Bliss Colour Palette
Stunning colours! I have chosen bright hues but don't be scared off. Explore the colour swatches at your favourite home renovation store and search through the shades and tints that will suit your scene.
Focus on design
"it's true - you can get the look too"
Design Choices
So let's not muck about, I know you're inspired, it's time to shop!
2. candles/BedBath&Beyond The candles are such an easy way to bring and take away colour, the ambience they give through scent is priceless.
3. lightingdirect I chose these red/orange table lamps because they had similar chrome stands that tie in well with the retro clock. Embellishments could easily be added to bring in the harmony of shape.
4. clock/MightyApe Here's an impact piece, this clock has a fabulous punchy presence, it is the same as the blog picture.
5. chair/JohncochraneThe chairs in the blog picture are from Target, swivelchair they are really fun. The 'get the look' chairs are also great and John Cochrane will upholster them in your desired fabric.
6. sidecabinet/EarlySettler We all love to catch up on what's hot through perusing the magazines in waiting rooms.
I found it difficult to source a similar bi-fold distressed cabinet but this one would work well too.
Lastly, with the help of your trusted colour palette, buy make or order in some striking, washable cushions that will balance your tetradic colour scheme beautifully. Happy clients means happy you!
Colours are the smiles of nature
Hint: The cabinet that we have showed in the blog picture is upcycled. Search through local 2nd hand dealers or dump shops for some real gems. Distressing an item of furniture can be a quick effective way of
doing it up and hiding some of its imperfections.
It's also loads of fun and the outcome is completely unique and great for the planet.
Check out Mitre 10's helpful info on distressing your furniture. distressingfurniture
"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes.
Design is knowing which ones to keep" - Scott Adams
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