DESIGN MATTERSAN EVENT IN NEW ORLEANS | HOSTED BY KOHLER AND BENJAMIN MOORE

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By: Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS

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Kohler and Benjamin Moore held a joint event on the evening of April 19, 2013 at the Belfort Mansion in

New Orleans. The event was named: Design Matters.

Special guests of the event - principal officials of the Make It Right foundation as well as a homeowner

who is a beneficiary of a home - described the impact that good design has on the well being of the

individual when it is focused on one’s personal aesthetic and functional needs.

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The design of, and within the Belfort Mansion, the outdoor landscaped areas and the design of the food and floral arrangements set the scene for an evening

of design appreciation.

The event underscored the impact of good design by welcoming guests to view the beautiful interiors of

this elegant venue, inspiring me to share my images with others.

Kohler and Benjamin Moore say that design matters in our everyday lives. I know this to be true.

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Kohler and Benjamin Moore also announced their new joint initiative - a collaboration on color

I cannot say it better than Kohler and Benjamin Moore did in their announcement, so here is a brief look at what is to come in July, 2013

“Kohler Co. and Benjamin Moore & Co. announce a collaborative color program, focusing on the role color plays in everyday life. Both companies have rich histories of creating and inspiring with the use of color

throughout the home. The comprehensive program will provide trade professionals and consumers an array of inspirational content and tools to aid in the design of home spaces. At the heart of the program is a vast

collection of Benjamin Moore paint colors and Kohler fixture colors, co-curated by a team of designers from the two companies.

“Kohler has been known for its work with color throughout the company’s long history. Bold design with the use of color happens in any number of ways in the home – some bright and vibrant, and other subtle and calming,” says Steve Bissell, marketing vice president of Kohler. “We are excited to team up with fellow color leader Benjamin Moore to help bring livable color solutions to homeowners.”

The content and tools created through this collaboration will be available July 2013 online as well as in Kohler showrooms and select Benjamin Moore retailers across North America.”

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Following are images of the evening at the Belfort Mansion showcasing the many ways that design is

expressed. Words under the images provide feelings that were evoked for me and sometimes

informational design concepts are noted as well - please add your personal design interpretation in the

comments.

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Symmetry • Strength • Tradition • Classics

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Neighborhood • Tasteful • Grande Dame

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History • Renewal • Vernacular

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Strength • Genteel • Timeless

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Light

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Rectilinear • Clear • Pattern • Repetition

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Gracious • Aged •Nature • Scale

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Courtyard • Social • Solitude • Symmetry

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Serenity • Refresh • Repetition

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Patina • Fresh • Warmth

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Monochromatic Foundation • Visual Warmth • Flow • Textiles

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Whimsy • Kohler Color Chips • Sustenance •Abundance

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Kohler Color Chips • Less Is More

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Sea • Pattern • Wood

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Beauty • Distressed • Patina

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Modern • Classic • EclecticThursday, May 2, 13

Patina • Worn • Pattern

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Beauty • Art • Partaaaay

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Tradition • Function • Symmetry • Decoration

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Function • Utilitarian

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Social • Simple • Useful

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Age • Classic • Patina • Texture

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Proportion • Color • Strength

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Pattern • Texture • Age

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Rustic • Texture • Casual • Warmth

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Nature • Coastal • Local • Whimsical

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Gather • Share • Comfort • Gracious

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Emotion • Culture • Proportion • Storytelling

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Gather • Curves • Natural

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Eclectic • Tones • Focal Point • Flow

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More Is More

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Textural Contrast • Companion Tones

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Formality • Elegance • Contrast • Warm & Cool • Modern

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Created by Chef John Besh

Thursday, May 2, 13

Created by Chef John Besh

Thursday, May 2, 13

Created by Chef John Besh

Thursday, May 2, 13

Created by Chef John Besh

I hope you’ve enjoyed these images as much as I’ve enjoyed sharing them

- Susan

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