Sunrise to Sunset: Interior Design

Is something I've always been interested in, and I'm slowly discovering my style. When i was young, i wanted nothing more than to be an interior designer. Honestly, i made the wrong decisions, like many of us do, and did not go with my gut, 'course the Lord had other life plans for me in my teenage years anyways. Now, I pay close attention to detail and have a natural eye for all things exquisite and design oriented. I'm learning new things about myself as i go through life, as i baby proof and as i change and mature (at least i hope i'm "maturing," lol) and i'm finding that i'm finally putting a design profile together in my head; the color palates i prefer, the textures i admire, the major and minors of the living space, and it's awesome! A few years ago i was a miss-matched, unidentified mess and had no idea what made me happy, as far as design goes. These days i'm putting a picture together of a future home where there's an airy, light feel from the major pieces, yet depth and richness within the accessories.

I decided to take a "what's your design style," quiz (consider me a cheesy, i enjoyed it), and was able to partially identify with their results. While the results are mostly true, i'm still a huge fan of pops of color and allowing certain ideas in the room to "flow," or be considered a re-run, to adapt the "i meant to do that" sort of symmetrical feel. They said my design style was:

"Rustic Revival (a mix of modern and country)"
You can take kid out of the country but you can't take the country out of the kid... or is your theme "you can take the kid out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the kid?" Either way you play it, you are one of the unique individuals who loves a mix of modern and country. The clean lines of the modern softened by rustic /vintage elements is the perfect mix in your mind. And can we blame you? You've taken the best aspects of two popular designs and mixed them in a manner that appeals young and old alike. A subtle background of white or light colors provides a nice canvas for all the wonderful flea market, eBay or garage sale finds as well as the classic modern pieces that you love.

Materials: The material palette for urban country runs the gamut because of the two extremes being mixed. On the countryside you see a lot of wood, woven rope, canvas and linen, rustic metals and wrought iron, cowhide and vintage leather. On the more modern side, you see acrylic, satin and polished nickel and chrome, glass, faux fur, refined leather, fiberglass and sleek woods. It's the mixing of these elements that makes the style work so well. Sea-grass and other natural woven materials are often used for floor coverings. Concrete and natural wood floors are very popular, and work really well together.

Colors: When it comes to color, think light, casual and airy. White, pale gray or beige, khaki and sage; all of these colors make nice, subtle backdrops for Urban Country style. Think of the colors of natural linen, concrete, and if you'd like to go dark, use the dark brownish-black of iron or the deep burnt orange of rust. The key is to keep the spaces feeling open (go modern!) and yet warm (yay for rustic!), and by going light on the walls and major pieces and more color on the accents and accessories you can achieve this mix really well."

something like this-

Like i said, i mostly agree. But i also agree with this-

1. Cobalt blue with Orange, beige, dark woods and White

Actually, i really love these two colors together, and these are definitely my first choice. I think their contrast is absolutely stunning, and i would love very much to incorporate these into design in the future. Cobalt and poppy orange; Bliss.

Here are some other styles that are quite agreeable in the portfolio amidst my mind as a second choice:

2. Grey with yellow, black and white accents