Inspiration: Benjamin Moore's 2020 Color of the Year, First Light

February 6, 2020

You might have seen this color inspiration featured on our Instagram in our “Mood Board Monday” stories series. It was so much fun gathering inspiration or this bright and beautiful color, so I decided to pull it all into a blog post!

I love a good design trend. Benjamin Moore has put together their 2020 Color Trends, featuring their color of the year, First Light. “A soft, rosy hue blooming with potential.” You guys know I love a good pink color trend, but this color is especially flexible since it feels it is doing the work of a traditional neutral.

Benjamin Moore’s 2020 Color of the Year, First Light

Here are some of my favorite ways the Benjamin Moore 2020 Color of the Year, First Light, is brightening up spaces and lives.

Light pink tile design for a modern bathroom

This GORGEOUS backsplash tile design featured on Clever

Light pink tile backsplash with tropical wallpaper

Jonathan Adler accent chair of our neutral pink dreams

Pale pink and neutral nursery, featured on Project Nursery

Centered By Design, blush and neutral pink book display

Aromatherapy Candle Diffusers with Himalayan Pink Salt

Drop It Modern wallpaper, Aztec in Petal

Westwing.it giving us this modern glam dining room design

Benjamin Moore described it best, “First Light 2102-70, is the backdrop for a bright new decade.”

What are your favorite design trends?

Cheers!

Annie

Inspiration: Pantone's 2020 Color of the Year, Classic Blue

January 9, 2020

New year, new design trends. Pantone has defined 2020 as the year of Classic Blue. That’s right, Pantone’s Color of the Year is good old Classic Blue.

While I am still not ready to let go of the 2019 color, Living Coral, and was hoping 2020 would be the year of another fun and bright color, I can get on board with this timeless color.

The Ann Cox Design Home Decor Online Shop Launch

December 31, 2019

A lot of people asked me why having an online shop was one of my 2019 goals, and while I have a few reasons why it makes sense for me and the Ann Cox Design brand, the most simple reason is you, the person reading this article.

Inspiration: Designing with Dark Colors

October 12, 2019

If you guys have been following along on our Instagram, we have been trying to inspire you all to get out of your comfort zone and think about designing with dark colors. We work with a lot of clients and we know, it’s scary. We are here, once again, to try to convince you to take the leap and think about using a dark color in your next design project.

Inspiration: Pantone's 2019 Color of the year, Living Coral

July 7, 2019

Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year, Living Coral is popping up everywhere and I am loving it!

I have been building a Living Coral inspiration board on Pinterest, but wanted to do a round up of my absolute favorite design ideas here.

Nursery Design: Where the Wild Things Are

May 14, 2019

There is so much emotion that goes into every single detail in a nursery. Making sure the space is comfortable, safe, functional and calming for mom and baby. It is so important for me that I am aware and in tune to my client’s feelings during this very special time. I am lucky enough to have gotten a chance to be part of a few of these moments but one of my favorites is this “Where the Wild Things Are” inspired nursery.

RV Renovation: Design Update and How I Found the Right Professional to Help

April 7, 2019

I am deep in the Scamp design spiral right now. Cabinet choices, fixture choices, paint choices and countertop choices! I’m in the thick of it and all I keep thinking about is what photoshoot concept Ashlee and I will think up for this vintage cutie!

RV Renovation: Introducing the Scamp!

January 29, 2019

So, I did it! I bought a Scamp trailer! My little Marshmallow, Shrimp Scampi, Lady and the Scamp (still haven’t settled on a name yet) was born in 1983 at 16’ long. She is in bad shape right now but will be beautiful very soon! I’ve been having dreams of renovating a small camper, and somehow this one fell into my life.

4 Ways to Style Any Surface in Your Home

November 26, 2018

Tchotchkes, doodads, and stuff: accessorizes are those things that we put up and collect dust, but in reality, are very necessary for designing the perfect space. Here are some simple tips that anyone can do to make sure your space is designed well and stays neat.

Plant Love

September 29, 2018

It is no surprise to any millennial that plants are in. The 2017 Pantone color of the year was Greenery and it had a big impact! Plants are great for designing spaces, whether outside or in, and plants go everywhere. Plants can evoke all of the feels and create different moods to help transform any space. They can also add pops of color, texture, and height. They are the most versatile accessory!