How Interior Designers Find Color Inspiration

Nature, art, textiles, and more: You might be surprised where these five interior pros find their most creative color ideas.

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Tricia Foley | The Room
The variations of white in her china collection are especially at home in Foley's dining room. "I painted the walls Benjamin Moore's China White. It was so perfect," she says. "I'm influenced by the names of paint as much as I'm influenced by the color, which can inspire me to play with the varied colors and finishes."

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Photo by: Marili Forastieri
Tricia Foley | The Room
The variations of white in her china collection are especially at home in Foley's dining room. "I painted the walls Benjamin Moore's China White. It was so perfect," she says. "I'm influenced by the names of paint as much as I'm influenced by the color, which can inspire me to play with the varied colors and finishes."

Plus:
Great Ideas for Decorating With Color »
70+ Living Room Designs You'll Love »
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