Norweigan ceramicist Silje Aune Eriksen is drawn to, as she puts it, "things that shout a little louder." This is patently obvious when you take a look at her kitchen.

Featured in the March issue of Elle Decor Norway, Eriksen's sunny loft apartment is highlighted with fluorescent orange. In her interiors, clothing, and ceramics, Eriksen likes to "keep it simple...but when it comes to color, I like it bright." We particularly like Eriksen's kitchen, which has inflicted us with a kind of fluoro-fever and sent us on the hunt for neon details.

Photography by Trine Thorsen.

Above: The fluorescent accents stand out in Silje Aune Eriksen's all-white kitchen. For more photos of her home, see her blog This Is.

Above: The hallway leading to the kitchen features a number of Eriksen's ceramics, which she sells through Hviit.

Above: The Color Cord Hanging Pendant comes with a silver bowl bulb; $85 from Earth Sea Warrior on Etsy.

Above: Tom Dixon's Offcut Stool in fluoro; $235 at Lumens.

Above: Hay Denmark's Woody Shelving System features removable shelves; $896 from A + R Store.

Above: Black Versa Stripe Rug; $775 for the 8-by-10-foot size at Madeline Weinrib Atelier.

Above: Eriksen likes to tape up photos with Fluorescent Washi Tape in deep orange; $3.75 per roll from Little Happy Things on Etsy.

Above: Hay & Scholten & Baijing's Tea Towels; $32 for a set of two at A + R Store.

Above: The About A Chair is by Danish designer Hee Welling; $336 at the Finnish Design Shop.

Above: Krummi Bird Hanger with Wire; $45 from Mjolk in Toronto.

Above: Eriksen painted a few wooden beams and accents around the house in neon red-orange. UV Centre's Fluorescent Brushable Paint is £29.90 per liter. Another option is Krylon's Yellow Orange Fluorescent Spray Paint; $4.99 from Amazon.

When it comes to simple yet satisfying paint projects, I love to transform basic, everyday objects with a hint of color. These wooden spoons are the perfect example.

To do this yourself, I recommend using Golden Fluid acrylic colors. They dry quickly and come in a wide range of rich colors. See our sources for beech wood spoons and paints below.

Above: Our original source of inspiration: Wooden Spoons; €11.50 from Cachette in France.

Above: Unfinished Thin Handle Beechwood Spoon; $3.95 from Sur La Table. I recommend Golden Fluid Acrylic Paints in #2403 Vat Orange, #2425 Cadmium Red Medium Hue, #2060 Chromium Oxide Green, and #2380 Titanium White; consult the company's website for retailers.

Above: In my studio, I use colored enamel buckets for various purposes. N.B.: For more paint advice, have a look at my recent book (Required Reading: The Right Color by Eve Ashcraft).

The onset of spring has us thinking about pastels, but we'd like to avoid a cloying overdose of them. Here is a roundup of ideas for combining pastels with brighter colors.

Above: Bright green, coral, and shale gray accent a living room (see our post: House Call: Marianna Kennedy in London).

Above: Pastel mugs hang above a kitchen table at Walnuts Farm in East Sussex. Photograph by Light Locations.

Above: A mix of Eames chairs against a gray wall at Dinder House in Somerset, via Design Crisis.

Above: An assortment of powder-coated lanterns from Casamidy.

Above: Colored chairs fit into a neutral palette of gray and brown, via Uno Design.

A little color goes a long way with Jansen + Co's brightly hued ceramics, spotted in a Finnish kitchen.

We noticed the ceramics on Varpunen, where blogger Suki created a display of "My" series of teapots, mugs, sugar bowls, and cake stands: the perfect modernist tea set. Known for its colorful tableware, Dutch company Jansen + Co was founded by Anouk Jansen and husband Harm Magis in 2006. Since each piece features contrasting colors, Jansen recommends mixing and matching to create a customized set.

Above: The set in blogger Suki's kitchen, via Varpunen.

Above: My Mug XL is available in seven different colors; $15 at A+R Store.

Above: My Sugar Bowl is available in grey with a red lid (shown) and green with a blue lid; €17.94 at Bruno + Bean.

Above: My Teapot; $64 at A+R Store.

Above: My Milk Jug in yellow with red (shown) and gray with blue; €17.94 at Bruno + Bean.

A Mill Valley kitchen is serene and monochromatic at first glance; watch our video to find out where the color is hiding.

Jillian Steadman and Troy Young, the owners, worked with San Francisco-based Nilus De Matran to create a geometrically precise space with a disciplined color scheme—white CaesarStone countertops, white painted cabinetry, and a freestanding matte black-stained cabinet unit housing the refrigerator, oven, and a bar. Steadman, however, wanted a bit of "warmth and fun"; click on the video below to see where she hid dashes of aqua, pink, and yellow.

Above: Photo by Jason Madara for the Wall Street Journal.

There can be never too many storage options when you have young children (I have a four-year-old son, so I know whereof I speak). Here is an appealing idea: a wooden hanger that resembles a gymnastics ring, created by Swedish designer Staffan Holm for Danish company Hay.

Photography via Design Boom.

Above: The Gym Hook in natural ash.

Above: An array of Gym Hooks on view at the recent Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair in February.

Above: The Gym Hook slides onto a metal holder that attaches to the wall.

Above: The Gym Hook comes in several sizes (3 to 6 inches in diameter) and colors (natural, blue, coral, rose, gray, black, and white). For pricing and availability, visit Hay.

New from Swedish design firm Claesson Koivisto Rune: a collection of handmade encaustic cement tiles inspired by classical Arabic geometrical patterns.

The tiles are made in Morocco according to traditional methods and are available in three patterns—Dandelion, Stone, and Casa—and 15 colors through Marrakech Design in Sweden.

See more at Claesson Koivisto Rune.

Above: Stone tiles in milk/dove.

Above: Casa in blush/petal.

Above: Casa tiles in shadow/milk.

Above: Stone tiles in milk/dove.

Above: An alternative pattern using Casa tiles.

Above: Stone tiles in icicle/azure.

Warning: Bold red ahead. At the Treehotel in the forests of Swedish Lapland, a single cabin is painted an unexpected shade of crimson.

The hotel is a cluster of five treehouses, designed by prominent architects, with the aim of helping guests reconnect with nature. In this cabin, designed by Stockholm-based architects SandellSandberg, the reddest of reds is coupled with a tranquil interior palette of white, light wood, and gray. For booking information, visit Treehotel.

Photography by Peter Lundstrom.

Above: The exterior is clad in laminated birch.

Above: A long ramp leads to the treehouse entrance.

Above: Square windows overlook the surrounding woods.

Above: The door and window frames are painted a coordinating shade of red.

Above: The timber-clad interior is furnished simply with classic pieces, including a pair of Lamino Armchairs designed by Yngve Ekstrom.

Above: A heathered gray Bjork Rug from Design House Stockholm adds warmth to the serene space.

Planning ahead for al fresco dining? Here are our favorite colorful picks for the outdoor (or indoor) table.

Above: The legendary Tolix "A" Industrial Chair, designed in 1934 by Xavier Pauchard, is available in a multitude of colors; $275 through Melissa Edelman's Antiquaire. For UK-based readers, Graham & Green offers the same Tolix Classic French Cafe Chair in several colors; £190.

Above: Lisboa Side Chair, designed by Barcelona native Joan Gaspar. The chair is made of polypropylene and fiberglass; $120 at Design Within Reach.

Above: Danish designer Hee Welling's Hee Dining Chair, in powder-coated steel, is available in six colors, including light blue (shown here); $325 at the A+R Store.

Above: Knoll Spark Side Chair, designed by Don Chadwick (of Aeron chair fame), is made of UV-resistant, glass-reinforced polypropylene. Available in six colors; $172 at Design Within Reach.

Above: The iconic French Fermob Bistro Chair is an authentic reproduction of the 1889 original. Made of powder-coated steel, it is available in 24 colors, including poppy red (shown here); $198 for a set of two at French Bistro Furniture.

Above: Another Fermob classic: the French-made Luxembourg Stackable Side Chairs. In powder-coated aluminum, they come in a selection of 24 colors, including cobalt blue (L) and fjord blue (R); $652 for a pair at French Bistro Furniture.

Above: Made from recycled plastic bottles, the 111 Navy Chair from Emeco is available in six colors, including red; $260 at Design Within Reach.

Above: The Rex Marigold Arm Chair has a polished aluminum frame with faux wicker of handwoven resin; $69.95 at CB2.

Above: Minnesota-based Loll Designs' Alfresco Dining Chair is made from recycled plastic. It's available in eight colors, including sky (shown here); $430 at YLiving.

Above: Ikea's Roxo Chair is made of powder-coated steel and is available in yellow, gray, and white; $24.99.

For the apple polishers among us: the La Mela poster by Enzo Mari adds a dash of red to an otherwise neutral space (for a bit of green, consider the Italian artist's La Pera poster).

Above: A Scandinavian kitchen via Skarp.

Above: The screenprinted Enzo Mari La Mela Modern Poster is $480 at Nova68.

Do I dare eat a peach? Do I dare have a bright orange switchplate in my kitchen?

We're tempted by Australian company HPM's line of Linea switchplates, which come in calm neutrals but also in six bright hues: sunshine, orange crush, bubblegum, cheeky boy blue, saucy red, and abracadabra (purple). The plates come in versions for power outlets, switches, light dimmers/fans, and data ports and are available to those lucky enough to live in Australia or New Zealand; contact HPM for ordering information.

Above: Linea switchplate in saucy red.

Above: Linea switchplate in ninja khaki.

Above: Linea switchplate in ghost gum.

Above: Linea switchplate in cheeky boy blue.

Above: A color wheel of shades on offer.

For the color courageous: lipstick red ranges, guaranteed to add flash to even the most neutral of kitchens.

Also see 10 Easy Pieces: Freestanding 36-Inch Kitchen Ranges.

Above: The Viking Professional Series Six-Burner Range in custom red is $8,119 at AJ Madison.

Above: The Bertazzoni Six-Burner Free-Standing 36-Inch Gas Range from Italy is $5,799 at AJ Madison.

Above: The Britannia Dual Fuel Range Cooker in velvet red is £3,799 from John Lewis.

Above: The Bluestar RNB Series 36-Inch Pro-Style Gas Range with six star-shaped open burners is offered in a choice of 190 colors (it also comes in stainless).

Above: The Italian-made Ascot Range Cooker is available in several sizes and a range of six colors; go to Steel Cucine for more information.

The natural oak version of Hans Wegner's classic Wishbone Chair has been on my list for years, but with spring approaching, I'm leaning toward these colorful lacquered versions.

Above: Shown here in bright red (exclusive to Design Within Reach), the Wishbone Chair ranges from $849 to $855 and is available in 16 different colors at DWR. The seat is woven from paper cord.

Above: The Wishbone Chair in chartreuse.

Above: The Wishbone Chair in mint green.

Above: The Wishbone Chair in orange.

Above: The Wishbone Chair in deep sea blue.

A defunct iHop in Culver City gets a new lease of life as a Korean-fusion restaurant, courtesy of LA designer Sean Knibb.

When Knibb was enlisted to turn an iconic IHOP A-frame into a Korean-inspired restaurant, he embraced the form, exposing the Douglas fir ceiling and covering the walls in knotty pine. The Jamaican-born designer is no stranger to color, and in this project he uses it to great effect: think Tyrolean-summer-hut-on-acid (in a good way). Knibb used blocks of yellow and red on the doors and subtle accentuating stripes throughout the design. The outdoor concrete patio features one of Knibb's signature sustainable Modular Gardens, with a low-maintenance urban meadow planted with native and ornamental grasses.

For more information, go to A-Frame.

Above: A red-painted door leads from the restaurant to the patio; subtle stripes add a decorative note to the gray pillars.

Above: Concrete benches provide seating around the perimeter of the interior; the tables were designed by Knibb and paired with Prouve chairs.

Above: Knibb covered the interior walls in stripped knotty pine paneling.

Above: The large white pendant shades are made from girls' petticoats.

Above: A trellis painted neon yellow.

Above: A concrete fire pit is surrounded by custom concrete stools with rope handles.

Above: The main entrance is announced via a bright yellow door.

Photography by Sarah Lonsdale for Remodelista and via A-Frame.

We revisit a moody Victorian in San Francisco for our color-coded week; we've seen it before but it's worth another look.

A collaboration between owner Claire Bigbie and Douglas Burnham, principal of Oakland-based Envelope A+D (and member of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory), the project caused a stir a couple of years ago (see When Skaters Grow Up in the New York Times). After spending a mere afternoon in another space designed by the firm, Bigbie knew Burnham was the one to design her home. Bigbie and her partner, Jay Shapiro, are both artists and skateboard enthusiasts, and their home reflects their penchants. The success of the project was such that Burnham offered Bigbie a job three days after it was completed; she is now Envelope A+D's interior designer.

Photography by Todd Hido.

Above: "We were interested in referencing the European tradition of black houses and putting it in a San Francisco context," says Burnham. Read more about the blue-black exterior in Expert Advice: How to Mix a Custom Color.

Above: The entryway reflects the Victorian/modern themes at play throughout the home: embossed Victorian wainscoting, modern reflective wallpaper, cyan blue paint, and an Eames Hang-It-All Rack.

Above: A Danish ceramic galosh stands on the home's original Douglas fir flooring.

Above: The kitchen steps outside of tradition, with only lower cabinetry and a reclaimed black walnut panel for a countertop.

Above: Hemlock veneer plywood wraps from walls to bench, creating an informal dining space complete with Eames Molded Side Chairs.

Above: The pair wanted their bathroom to evoke the feel of skateboarding in an empty swimming pool, a task Burnham tackled with aplomb, using Bisazza tile for a floor-to-wall mosaic with a depth marker.

Above: Though it no longer works, the fireplace is still the visual focus of the former front sitting room, now the master bedroom.

Above: Bigbie requested an orange, pink, and purple color scheme for her office.

Above: The fiery studio bath, which we previously covered in Steal This Look: Envelope A + D Bathroom.

For just a bit of color: primary (and tertiary) Vola HV1 faucets stand out in the kitchen.

The iconic Arne Jacobsen faucet, commissioned by Vola in 1961, is currently available in six different colors, as well as stainless steel and chrome, through the Danish Design Store. We spotted the blue KV1 model in a display put together by the much-loved store Mjölk in Toronto.

Above: A bright blue Vola KV1 faucet at Mjölk shop in Toronto, via owners John and Juli's blog Kitka.

Above: A closeup of the shop sink, set in a teak countertop.

Above: The Vola HV1 is $780 at the Danish Design Store; shown here in blue and red.

Above: The Vola HV1 is $780 at the Danish Design Store; shown here in green and orange.

A colored table, whether bought or painted yourself, is an easy way to add color to an otherwise neutral space. Here are five that caught our attention.

Above: A green table, spotted and admired in Bolig Magasin.

Above: A glossy pink table from Susi Leeton in Australia.

Above: A Moroccan-inspired dining room from Barbara Groen, via Style Files.

Above: A cobalt blue table, photographed by Louis Lemaire.

Above: A blue dining table at the Rothenberg Residence by Mark Zeff.

One of our favorite SF dining destinations is the Fillmore Street outpost of Delfina—so much so that we decided to deconstruct the interiors.

Designed by Envelope A+D (the architects of the Clipper Street Residence: see Back in Black), the interior features easily replicable elements: Staach chairs in three shades—gray, white, black—standard-issue penny tile flooring, and lights by Droog.

Above: Staach Cain Collection Chairs; $380 a pair at Design Public.

Above: Darjeeling Dining Table; $899 (down from $999) at CB2.

Above: Droog Soft Lamp; $306 at YLiving.

Above: White Nemo Penny Round Tile.

Above: The exterior features an acid yellow door and a glossy gray painted facade; use a Dutch Door Paint Kit from Fine Paints of Europe; $128, and consider Benjamin Moore's Iron Mountain for the exterior. If you have the nerve to go neon, consider Fluorescent Brushable Paint; £29.90 per liter at The UV Centre (international shipping available). Another option is Krylon's lemon-yellow Fluorescent Spray Paint; $5.39 from Amazon. Another idea: Cellulosic Fluorescent Yellow Paint, which is typically used on surfboards; $90.35 per liter from Viral Surf.

Above: For similar door numbers, consider Deep Ribbon House Numbers from Weston.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on August 11, 2009.

The English bluebell is vanishing from its native landscape at such an alarming rate that to save it, the UK's National Trust has resorted to desperate measures: a Twitter campaign.

If you see a Hyacinthoides non-scripta in the wild as this year's bloom season gets underway, the place to report the sighting is #bluebellwatch. Tweet the postcode—and a photo—so the location may be added to a National Trust map. Updated each year, the map's photos also teach observers to spot the subtle differences between native bluebells and invasive types.

Above: The English bluebell is strongly perfumed, prefers partial shade, and has flowers that droop and cluster distinctly on one side of the stem. Image via Accent Garden Designs.

Above: It is illegal to dig up bulbs for purposes of selling them. In the United Kingdom, Thompson & Morgan sells English Bluebells that have passed a DNA test, proving they weren't harvested from the wild; 50 bulbs for £17.99. In the United States, Hyacinthoides non-scripta is available from Brent and Becky's Bulbs; 50 bulbs for $33. Image via Flickr.

Above: From a distance, a bluebell grove in East Sussex resembles a murky, purplish mist. Photo via Henry Hemming on Flickr.

Above: Spanish bluebells, an invasive cousin that easily hybridizes with the unsuspecting English bluebell, grows upright, has flowers on all sides of the stem and comes in a range of colors. Although scorned for its aggressive tendencies in the wild, in your flower garden, Hyacinthoides hispanica is a sturdy and reliable spring companion; $15.95 for 25 bulbs at from White Flower Farm. Photo via Paulo Dykes (L) and Kate E.H. (R) on Flickr.

Residents of France may go to their local mairie to ask the nice lady behind the town hall desk for blue and white enamel house numbers. The rest of us must use other methods to get what we want for our front doors. Here are a few sources for the traditional signs.

Above: Next time you are in Paris, you can find a wide selection of vintage enamel house numbers at Au Petite Bonheur La Chance, located in the labyrinth of secondhand stores and antique shops in the Village Saint-Paul section of the Marais. Image via How to Spend It.

Above: Ramsign, in Denmark, manufactures new porcelain enamel house numbers in variety of styles and colors, and ships worldwide; they're priced from $49 to $249. N.B.: We've long admired the Engelhardt House Number Sign (shown here) created in 1927 by Danish architect Knud V. Engelhardt.

Above: What luck if your address happens to be 118 Sunnyside St. Or 118 Any Street. This Vintage Blue and White Enamel House Number might well be worth moving for; $20 at Kiki's Whatnotterie on Etsy. A large selection of Antique European Enamel House Numbers, which are black on a white background, are available for $60 apiece at French Garden House.