A Natural Inspiration

Here is a photo I took the other day at around 2:30 in the afternoon after a soft rain.  Look at the color inspiration here!!  This is a color scheme begging to be translated into a room or an entire home!  The assorted browns are obvious.  Flooring, larger pieces of furniture offer the sleekness and richness of brown.  Greens are window treatments and wall color.  Greys are stainless steel accents such as tables or more literally actual stone in a fireplace!  Deep purple and orange are wonderful accent colors that could be showcased in art, florals, pillows and accessories.  This could be a subtle or bold scheme depending on the saturation of color used.  For a spa like quiet feel add gray hues to soften each color. 
The lesson here is not to be afraid of color, IF you know what you are doing with it.  A purpose is required of course.  It is all in the way color is combined, how intense and knowing when and where to punch it up.  Texture can not be ignored with this inspiration either!  Look at the smooth bark, the chunky stone, the wavy ivy ground cover, whispy grass and lacey branches.  There is a balance among the massive variety so perfectly provided in nature.  Don't be overwhelmed, just look outside for your inspirations.  It is all there before you.  Translation is the key and sometimes requires an expert eye to make the transition from the natural environment to your home environment.