• About Coco
    • Meet Coco
    • Press
    • Contact
  • All Posts
  • Interiors
    • Kitchen
    • Bath
    • Bedroom
    • Living Room
    • Outdoor Living
  • Style
    • Fashion
    • Best of
    • Travel
    • Design On Sale
    • Coco's Projects
  • Coco's Faves
    • Resources
    • Wishlist
  • Shop - Bring Style Home
  • About Coco
    • Meet Coco
    • Press
    • Contact
  • All Posts
  • Interiors
    • Kitchen
    • Bath
    • Bedroom
    • Living Room
    • Outdoor Living
  • Style
    • Fashion
    • Best of
    • Travel
    • Design On Sale
    • Coco's Projects
  • Coco's Faves
    • Resources
    • Wishlist
  • Shop - Bring Style Home
Search
Contact Us
[email protected]
310.275.4189
Newsletter Sign-Up
Please join our mailing list
style
share
home design ideas

GUEST POST: INTERIOR DESIGNER ALISON BLUMENFELD STAYS TRUE TO YVES KLEIN BLUE!

February 10, 2011
  • Share

Bathroom with black and white vertical striped wallpaper, a brass stand alone tub wit ha marble backsplash, a black tile "rug" and a chair with metal legs and back painted yellow and blue cushions
Photo: Elle Decor

Happy day! Another wonderful guest post from oh so chic Los Angeles interior designer Alison Blumenfeld of her eponymous Blumenfeld Interiors.

This time…Alison shows us how a very special shade of captivating blue can be used to add visual interest and liveliness to a space.

Here’s the latest Alison Blumenfeld guest post for COCOCOZY on Yves Klein blue!

***
BEGIN GUEST POST by ALISON BLUMENFELD

I think wall color is situational. In Los Angeles, where the light is bright and sunny most of the year I love white, in San Francisco it needs to warm up to bone or color to contrast the grey fog, in London color, color everywhere! As most of my work is in Los Angeles I am forever looking for ways of introducing color even into the whitest rooms.

Many decorators suggest adding a hint of red or black to every room. I am a great lover of this idea…but in my collecting of inspirational images another accent color has caught my eye, Yves Klein blue (also known as International Klein Blue). French artist Yves Klein held the first private exhibition of his monochromes in 1950 using this color and ten years later patented the color.

Yves Klein blue pigment
Yves Klein blue is a vibrant blue pigment first mixed and used by artist Klein in the 1950s (above)

In the three images below, Yves Klein blue is introduced in the form of a coffee table in Yves Klein’s own ‘Table Bleue’ (blue table), ‘Table Rose’ (pink table) and ‘Table D’Or’ (gold table). These tables while covet worthy sell in the $20,000 range putting well beyond the reach of most people.

Living room with Yves Klein's Table Bleue and Table Rose, wood paneled walls covered in frames pieces of art, a fireplace with an intricately carved mantel, a leather sofa, a black tufted leather ottoman and a glass side table
Photo: Architectural Digest

Living room with Yves Klein's Table Bleue, a wood floor, a brick fireplace with a mirror on the mantel, visible beams, and a white sofa with matching armchair
Photo: David Netto

Living room with Yves Klein's Table Bleue, white walls with decorative moulding, French doors, herringbone wood floors, two armchairs and dueling sofas

But what is so wonderful about this color is even in the smallest amount it adds a vibrant energy to a room. Here, in the image below, socialite/magazine editor Fabiola Berecasa uses Yves Klein blue in their framing of art and photos.

Fabiola Berecasa posing her her bedroom with black walls, a large round mirror hangs above the bed, surrounding the mirror are framed photos one of which is Yves Klein blue. Her bedding is gingham
Photo: Vogue
Fabiola Beracasa in her bedroom with a hint of Yves Klein blue peeking through in the form of a picture frame(above)

Paint, fabric, art, books, ashtrays and vases are all other great vehicles for this vibrant blue color as you can see below.

Bedroom with a Yves Klein blue dresser, two ikat print upholstered Louis XIV chairs, a blue and white rug and a large mirror in a red frame
Photo: New York Magazine

Living room with herringbone wood floor, a marble fireplace, and a black lacquer coffee table. On the table is a Yves Klein blue book

Foyer with black and white marble tile floor, an iron bench with Yves Klein blue cushion, paneled walls and a decorative mirror
Photo: House & Garden

Sitting area with glass coffee table with a a Yves Klein blue base, taffeta curtains and a yellow Louis XIV armchair
Photo: AD Italia

I think the idea is to add one bold element of Yves Klein blue into a space and see where it takes you….

END GUEST POST by ALISON BLUMENFELD
***

Thank you Alison Blumenfeld for the wonderful post!

Readers, where might you use a pop of Yves Klein blue in your home? What accent color do you find yourself gravitating towards when you decorate? Please do tell!

Rushing off to work as usual…not a clue as to what I will wear. Oh dear. Not that it matters…I tend to “dress” very nicely for work but I wonder if anyone would notice if I wore my pjs to work. Should I give it a try…would make my life so much easier?

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

P.S. COCOCOZY Press: Repeat thank you! Another big thank you to the very nice Haskell Harris of Garden & Gun Magazine for the lovely blog post on the COCOCOZY collection launch on her blog for the magazine called Belle Decor. I know, I just mentioned this Garden & Gun post yesterday but I have good reason for mentioning it again: 1. I so loved her write up (self indulgent perhaps…LOL); 2. My friends FF and CF from New Orleans just emailed me (from a plane) saying they had just read it and how happy they were I mentioned NOLA. I had to mention it again you see…I just had to! Don’t worry…I’m not turning into a total narcissist (yet…hee hee)!

P.P.S. COCOCOZY Press Take II: New thank you! Also, just noticed another fab posting about the COCOCOZY collection from Nicole at So Haute blog. Had the pleasure of meeting Nicole in New York! She’s included COCOCOZY in her NYIGF round up! Thank you Nicole!

previous
next

related posts

from the shop

Meet Coco - Bring Style Home

A Los Angeles native, Colette Shelton, also known as “Coco”, is an entrepreneur, design blogger and home furnishings designer.

Read More  

Looking for Something?

View All Posts

The Classic Bouquet

COCOCOZY x FTD

Read More
Join our mailing list
Sign Up Now

Recently Pinned

Gift a bouquet - Just do it :)

Shop my latest design!  
I am so into soft luxe these days. Click photo to shop this terry jogger from Vince.
write a comment
  • Share

9 responses to “GUEST POST: INTERIOR DESIGNER ALISON BLUMENFELD STAYS TRUE TO YVES KLEIN BLUE!”

  1. kcinteriors says:
    February 10, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Wow – what a color! It’s so vibrant and alive.

    Reply
  2. Alice Simpson says:
    February 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    FASCINATING!The use of vibrant blue in small and large doses, brings these lively rooms to even livelier levels. Great to look at.

    Reply
  3. carolyn. tilly | maison says:
    February 10, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    i painted my coffee table this color a few years ago and it has been one of my favorite pieces ever since. the perfect pop of color.

    i had the pleasure of visiting the yves klein exhibition at the walker art center recently and i have to say his blue is even more incredible in person. it literally vibrates off the wall.

    fabulous post!!

    Reply
  4. quintessence says:
    February 10, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Great post and great idea. I love this color as a small accent – actually goes with everything.

    Reply
  5. [email protected] says:
    February 10, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Energetic! I painted my first tiny kitchen this color (in a rental mind you) but loved it for many years.

    This is a terrific post in concept as well as the fab interiors. I love the idea of playing “I spy” with a color like that. Very inspirational to your readers.

    Reply
  6. Ken says:
    February 10, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I’ve always been fascinated by that shade of blue on American naive furniture especially when there are only traces of milk paint left on mellowed wood surfaces…

    Reply
  7. The Devoted Classicist says:
    February 10, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I once had the walls of a client’s windowless foyer painted a vibrant cobalt blue like this. With white trim and fantastically grain painted mahogany doors, the blue picked up the color from the oriental rug and the gilt framed oil paintings. It put a fresh spin on an antique-filled Park Avenue apartment for a young couple with children.

    Reply
  8. Discount Flooring says:
    February 11, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Blue is my favorite color,I hope I get it for my new home along with my floors. Love reading your blog.

    Reply
  9. So Haute says:
    February 22, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Coco- So wonderful meeting you at the Gift Show & congrats again on your launch! xo

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Instagram

Keep it simple. No need for bells and whistles an Keep it simple.  No need for bells and whistles and fancy things to make your house a home.  In this picture, a plant, two chairs I found at the flea market, a layered rug situation and some modern art...de-cluttered space can be equally as inviting as one filled with memories and treasures.  If you are stuck with how to decorate, I say keep it simple.  Purge and start with the basics.  Full disclosure, this is a shot of my living room from a few years ago when I first moved in...I didn’t even have drapes up when this was taken.  I have since added pieces and changed out furniture and added a 2nd sofa...but it started super simple and it was lovely back then.  When the world is swirling around us and making no sense, how are you keeping things simple at home?  #socococozy #bringstylehome #cococozy
Pre-pandemic throw back photo to where I was last Pre-pandemic throw back photo to where I was last year.  Clueless as to what was to come.  Was in Paris, with my mom, enjoying her summer apartment in the middle of the 6th arrondissement.  I had just left the U.K. visiting friends for a few days in London and the Cotswolds.  None of us knew that this summer 2020 would be so different.  Today, I can only hope this time of tumult and great divides leads somehow to a future of calm and harmony.  Going backwards in time is not an option.  Pushing forward is.  Happy Sunday to you.  Where were you last summer?  Where do you imagine you’ll be next? Xoxo #socococozy #bringstylehome
Incredible living room before and after as designe Incredible living room before and after as designed by my good friend Steve Jones @bettershelter!  I went on a tour today.  I also went on a tour a year ago when he first got the house.  See my stories. Swipe to see what this room looked like before.  Life lesson from a room transformation:  When faced with the daunting and not so pretty, look to do the work, and you can make changes to bring  out what is good.  Right?  This home by the way is going on the market soon and is in one of my favorite parts of town, View Park.  What changes have you made lately that have turned bad into good? #socococozy #bringstylehome #remodeling #homerenovation #californiadreaming
“Be patient with yourself it has been a funky fe “Be patient with yourself it has been a funky few months in the world.” My friend Manon texted this advice to me today.  She is right.  A little patience and a lot of kindness to yourself and to others during these unusual times will go a long way.
***
Am in my living room right now looking at these pretty flowers in that white urn I found lying around.  The urn works (see Flower Power highlights for backstory). Thinking on who I might send one of these bouquets to today as a little act of kindness.  Still working on the patience piece of her advice! 🤪 Who might you send flowers to?  How can you be more patient with yourself? Happy Saturday!
*
*
*
“The Classic bouquet by COCOCOZY” is a limited edition design available at @ftdflowers and @proflowers. 🌸 (tap link in profile to see more) #socococozy #cococozy
Hi! Finally something to smile about! 😂 Exciti Hi!  Finally something to smile about! 😂 Exciting flower news today as I debut the first ever COCOCOZY designed bouquet in my latest partnership! Tada.  Here is The Classic by COCOCOZY exclusively on @ftdflowers + @proflowers as part of their #herestoher initiative!  Swipe left to see it up close.  I wanted to design a super lush classically beautiful bouquet that would look good in any home during the fall/winter.  Roses, eucalyptus and so much more in soft whites and greens.  I am so happy with the final product.  What’s great is that this hand tied bouquet comes in a box straight to your door and you can put it in any vase.  If you swipe left you can see it in my breakfast room.  Perfect for sending as a birthday gift, celebration, expression of love or friendship, a business gift, a thank you to someone or I recommend ordering for yourself every couple of weeks to cheer up your space as we stay at home more!  I plan on getting them weekly!  Anyhoooo...I’m linking to the bouquet in my profile.  Have you ever ordered flowers for yourself just because?  Who might you send these to?  #socococozy #bringstylehome #cococozy
Follow on Instagram
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Interiors

  • Kitchen
  • Bath
  • Bedroom
  • Living Room
  • House Tours
  • Outdoor

Style

  • Fashion
  • Best of
  • Travel
  • Design on Sale
  • Coco's Projects

About

  • About Coco
  • Press
  • Contact
  • View All Posts

Join our mailing list

Sign Up Now
© 2021 Cococozy | Terms & Conditions