Above: A Candle Set designed exclusively for Everyday Needs from copper, brass, and steel; all metals sourced from found objects. The set of three candles and their holders are $150 NZD.

Above: The Turnaround Issue 01 shelving is made from reclaimed spindles and Pacific Rimu. The single piece was part of a 2011 show at the Govett Brewster Gallery, Gesamtkunsthandwerk (meaning "total artwork" in German). Working with Francis Upritchard and Karl Fritsch, Gamper created an environment of furniture, art, and jewelry in a domesticated gallery setting. Contact Everyday Needs for pricing and information.

Above: The smaller Turnaround Issue 02.

Above: An adaptation and redesign of a simple reclaimed wooden chair, the Yellow Chair was also designed as part of Gamper's Gesamtkunsthandwerk exhibition.

Above: Plastic done right: the Hanging Basket Chair is made from natural and plastic-covered cane weaving on a steel frame.

For more from Lockhart, the designer behind Everyday Needs, see her latest project in Auckland, New Zealand: The Oyster Inn.

Color reigns when it comes to quick fixes for your home: changing a room’s hue has a profound effect on its light, flow, and energy. But before you commit to a color scheme, how do you get a sense of what shade to choose before buying the paint and rolling up your sleeves?

Cue the Color Visualizer from Sherwin-Williams. Upload a photo of your interior or exterior space and "try on" any of the 1,500 plus Sherwin-Williams colors. It's the kind of time-saving solution we like (if you don't count the hours we spent perusing all the shades on offer). Whether you love black and white or dashes of red, the options for transformation are endless.

Here are various looks we created for three interiors using the Color Visualizer.

Above: In Janet's home workspace in San Francisco, the palette is a uniform white; simple and clean. To add a layer of warmth, we tested Garret Gray (middle), a member of the warm neutral family. We saved each by registering and adding them to our favorite scenes and colors file. The bright Scanda (right) adds cool contrast. The color palette now graduates from natural wood, to white, to vibrant blue.

 Above: To bring the eye upward (a trick often employed in smaller spaces), we virtually colored a section of Wendy's walls in Balmy (left), a blue that mirrors the sky. We later tried Heartthrob (right) on the far walls for a cheerful and festive tone.

Above: If you're in the mood to merely explore color but are lacking your own home images to upload, the Color Visualizer provides you with ample interior or exterior scenes, including this simple sitting area.

Above: Proof found in the power of paint. Aleutian, a steely blue, adds cool contrast to the wall.

Above: Perhaps the most inspiring aspect of the tool is discovering colors you never before considered. And as evidenced here, no two whites or greens (or any color) are created equal.

N.B. Want more graphic inspiration? Check out Diane Keaton's fab Pinterest board.

Above: Amsterdam-based Uxus Design used a variety of stencils on the picnic tables of the Nike canteen from DIY: Stenciled Picnic Tables.

Above: A table made from recycled wood is stenciled in white text by architect Katja Buchholz at Lokal in Berlin, Germany.

Above: Swedish designer Anna Malin spelled out E-A-T in black paint on her table top, spotted on Decor 8.

Above: A stenciled table at Merci in Paris.

Above: A numbered table at L'Altro in Paris, image via Flickr.

Read about how Diane Keaton was drawn to graphic lettering in Palette & Paints with Diane Keaton; and if you're thinking of starting a stencil project, see Justine's genius wallpaper alternative for more.

Interior stylist and set designer Hilary Robertson opened the shop in Fort Greene last year after a space became available next to Gabriela de la Vega's namesake shop, where she sells a curated collection including clothing, home goods and her own line of jewelry. Accessible through a doorway in Gabriela's shop, Mrs. Robertson hosts an eclectic blend of finds that Hilary Robertson has encountered through her own styling work and her previous role as Creative Director at Canvas.

Hilary styles the bright front window of the conjoined shops with a rotating collection of plants and antiques. 

Gabriela's mother, Deborah Stuart, makes the beautiful hypertufa pots and pressed leaves scattered between the two shops and available for sale.

It's Hilary Robertson's philosophy that antiques that might typically be relegated to use in the garden can also take up cheerful residence inside. She uses metal tables with wheels, giant urns, and metal garden benches successfully in both contexts.

In addition to keeping a stocked shop, Hilary Robertson also hosts pop-up sales. Lindsey Taylor, above, was the brains behind a plant sale pop-up at Mrs. Roberston earlier this month. A garden designer, garden writer, and floral stylist by trade, Lindsey brought together a truly stellar selection. Plants came from local nurseries as well as from Lindsey's personal collection. 

Rather than being a sale for people to come and stock their entire gardens, like the shop itself the sale created an opportunity for people to take home special finds. Passion flowers, abutilon, brugmansia, mature begonias, and geraniums were among the treasures.

Paired with unique pots from Mrs. Robertson, shoppers could come away from the sale with not only an unusual plant, but also with a one-of-a-kind pot to put it in. 

Plans are in the works for future plant popups, so keep your ears tuned. If you're local, be sure to pop by the store in Fort Greene in the meantime. And if you're local and up for an adventure, Mrs. Robertson will be taking the show on the road on June 15 and will be at the Garden Fair at The Madoo Conservancy on Long Island. I don't know about you, but I'm thinking a little trip to the South Fork is definitely in order.

Above: Colored cafe lights add a blaze of color at night.

Above: Walls are painted an absinthe-like deep yellow. Photo via Sortir Paris.

Above: The slightly madcap decor includes wall-mounted vintage telephones.

Above: Intimate banquette seating for dining and imbibing; photo via Sortir Paris.

Above: A light fixture featuring variously colored enameled shades.

Above: Even the tile mosaic floor is off kilter.

Above: A row of mosaic-topped cafe tables with purple cafe chairs. Photo via Sortir Paris.

Above: The Lyon Fixed Height Industrial Stools were custom powder-coated in yellow and white for Renee Erickson's restaurant The Walrus and the Carpenter in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. $176.20 for a set of two from Amazon.

Above: Heather Tierney of the Butcher's Daughter restaurant in New York used classroom stools sourced from a supply store and had them painted yellow. The Stool with Padded Seat is $45 from Adirondack.

Above: Custom Tolix bar stools in mint from Antiquaire, spotted at the Standard Biergarten in New York.

Above: Tim Kelly used industrial stools with red legs for his cafe and gas station, Kelly's Provisions in Yountville. The Modern Industrial Stool with red legs is available from Sundance for $195 (it's also available in black and white).

Above: If spray painting is not your thing, get the look instantly with Utility Stools from Schoolhouse Electric; $180 for the large, $130 for the small stool. For something cheaper, CB2 offers the Flint Barstool in gray for $129.

If you're looking for colorful stools with a rustic vibe, check out Rose Grey. 

Above: Photo by Tom Leighton, via Desire to Inspire.

Above: A wood-burning stove (the Russel Pinch table is not kindling, FYI).

Above: How Australian: a vase of fragrant eucalyptus.

Above: The Hans Wegner Coffee Table is $2,490 from Design Within Reach. 

Above: For a similar midcentury sofa, consider the Case Study V-Leg Daybed from Modernica.

Above: The Night Carafe from Tortoise General Store in LA is $53and also comes in blue or clear glass.

Above: Bud Vase in verde is $22 at Heath Ceramics.

Above: The table shown is UK-based Pinch Design's Twig Cube, made from copiced hazel (also available as a bench); contact Pinch directly for more information.

Above: The Bestlite Wall Lamp BL5 designed by Robert Dudley Best is available from Matter in NYC; contact them directly for pricing.

Above: Heather Amuny-Dey Pear Bird Print; $40 at Design Public.

Above: Heather Amuny-Dey Bird Tree Print; $40 at Design Public.

Above: India Yellow, a paint shade first available in England in the 18th century. Go to Farrow & Ball to locate a dealer.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on March 24, 2009.

When London artist Marianna Kennedy told us about Holkham Linseed Paints (she uses them throughout her artistic home in Spitalfields), we wanted to know more. Holkham, based in the UK, makes all of its linseed paints and accouterments in Sweden. Unlike conventional paints, which use a physical barrier to protect wood, linseed oil paint actually absorbs into the wood itself, nourishing and protecting the wood for the long haul. About every seven years, the pigment will start to fade and should be given a maintenance coat to revive its color. What's more, linseed oil paint is nontoxic and safe for use in your home. (In fact, linseed oil is better known in the US as flaxseed oil, the stuff nutritionists keep encouraging you to drink more of.)

Above: Holkham Linseed Paint with a traditional Scandinavian Round Spooned Brush, available in sizes from 20 mm to 45 mm; prices start at ₤12.59 for the brush at Paint & Paper.

Above: Linseed Oil Paint in Old Blue, Linseed Blue, and Ice Blue. ₤45.46 for 1 liter.

Above: Linseed Coloured Wax is ideal for wood in need of restorative care and protection but where only sheer color is desired. ₤15.74 for 200 ml.

Above: Linseed Oil Paint in Sea Mist, Lichen, and Spruce Green.

This post is an update; the original ran on June 7, 2012

Above: Dip dyed cans via Frkmayasloft.

Carefully peel off the label of a tin can and make sure to completely remove the glue bit where the label is attached. Dip the tin into a can of your favorite colored paint and set out on wax paper to dry.

Above: Here are a couple of pastels from Olympic to try: Parchment Paper (L) and Pale Petal Pink (R).

For the pastel-color inclined, here's another DIY project: Pastel Painted Chopping Boards. See more of our Pastel Posts. 

Australian Rae Ganim earned her stripes as a designer of bold and colorful clothing in the 1980s, garnering attention from Vogue and stocking her wares in department stores around the world. Over the years, she's kept in practice by designing costumes and textiles, and now, through Melbourne shop Ganim's Store. This colorful shop offers wares from a broad spectrum of designers from Japan, Europe, Australia, and yonder. Most come with compelling stories and include designer mainstays from Marimekko, Fog Linen, and Eames as well as curiosities like lizard figurines hand made of native Australian grasses—anything that strikes Ganim's eye, and that's a good thing. Watch for her online store, launching soon.

Photography by Jillian Lieboff except where noted.

Above: Colorful Dibbern pottery from Germany offsets Ginori brushstroke plates from Paola Navone.

Above: Striped cotton towels and scarves from Khadi and Co., blankets from Fog Linen, and cushions from Teixidors in Spain.

Above: An example of the Ganim mix: This small sailor would perfectly suit a child's room, but he looks right at home next to high-end enamelware from Variopinte.

Above: Ganim collaborated with Joost Bakker on the store's floral displays.

Above: Handmade brooms with built-in hooks for hanging on a utility rail.

Above: Though Ganim's Store is full of whimsy, useful goods are the primary offer. Here, earth-friendly toiletries from Sort of Coal and Planet Luxe.

Above: Surprise Balls—intricate layers of crepe paper hiding confetti, toys, and treats—awaiting little fingers to unravel them. Photo via Ganim's Store Blog.

Above: Tubes of liquid  gold from Melbourne City Rooftop Honey, a group establishing honeybee colonies on rooftops throughout the city. The tubes are labeled by neighborhood—East Brunswick and Carlton shown here—and each neighborhood purportedly has its own flavor. Photo via Ganim's Store Blog.

Above: "Taco" friendship bands from Lucy Folk Jewelry, hand made in Melbourne. Photo via Ganim's Store Blog.

Above: A colorful dog figurine from Tjanpi Desert Weavers, a collective of more than 400 artists from 28 rural communities across Australia. Photo via Ganim's Store Blog.

Have a colorful space of your own you'd like to share with the world? Enter it in the Remodelista Considered Design Awards. (Deadline Friday, June 14.)