Another effective trick when decorating with rich colors is combining textures. Materials such as velvet, silk, wood, linen, and metal help amplify the depth and visual richness of these shades.

Ask 100 people in a room for the most calm color palette, and we think the vast majority would pick green. According to Pinterest, searches for "Green Home Decor" have spiked some 2,670% since May ...

Whereas the colors in neighborhoods such as the Marigny, Treme and the Bywater reflect more vibrantly colored French-Caribbean traditions, Uptown New Orleans has always tended toward a more subdued ...