Deep color shades have started to gain popularity in recent times, bringing a special beauty to the kitchen. A dark gray as seen here adds character and classicism to this Victorian home, pairing well with the vintage sink and Shaker windows. With this design, homeowners can also use darker colors, such as black. However, for modern kitchens, opt for a satin finish or a matte/matte finish; Glossy and dark surfaces will highlight fingerprints. This is also the weakness that dark – glossy surfaces cannot compete with white / light – glossy surfaces when in the kitchen space. If you prefer a more open design, you can still maintain the traditional aesthetic by combining gray patches with white walls and moldings. The background walls and light-colored moldings also contribute to adding light to the dark kitchen space. A modern kitchen is still perfectly suited to dark colors and is also very harmonious when it is combined with contrasting light colors, such as the green seat cushion in this design. An example of using muted tones in kitchen design is combining chair details, copper cabinet handles with kitchen cabinets, blue walls. This beautiful blue background is modern and contrasts beautifully with the golden glow of the brass. The blue color also accentuates the dark brown leather upholstery of the swivel chair and bookshelf. Green has become a popular choice among designers, but if 2017’s most loved Pantone green doesn’t suit your home, this darker green most likely will. is the perfect replacement. This London kitchen is designed in harmony with the historic style of the house with dark green walls and cabinets, accentuating the sophisticated white marble countertops. For those who want dark colors to have a more modern look, a design idea worth considering is to combine dark green with bright blue (like the seat cushion in the picture), combined with accessories. Modern copper accessories (like the chair legs and faucet) and hexagonal tiles in the kitchen area.

Vietnam started to have a representative for Miss Universe (Miss Universe) since 2008. A year later, Vo Hoang Yen followed Thuy Lam’s footsteps to “fight”. The national costumes of the two beauties were inspired by the traditional Ao Dai, meticulously hand-embroidered and hand-embroidered. The outfit Miss Thuy Lam performed was called “Vu Khuc Hac”, which was sewn in the style of Queen Nam Phuong’s ao dai. Photo: Miss Universe. In 2010, Vietnam did not have a representative to attend Miss Universe. In 2011, runner-up Hoang My competed in Brazil. She chose the national costume, the four-body dress, designed by Thuan Viet. The body of the shirt is attached with many kinds of five-colored stones representing Kim, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth and the outstanding image of a phoenix. The accessory that comes with the costume is a sports hat stylized from the symbol of a bronze drum. Photo: Miss Universe Vietnam. During the two contest seasons in 2012 and 2013, Diem Huong and Truong Thi May continued to choose stylized ao dai as national costumes. The two suits have similar colors – yellow combined with deep red, creating visual effects when performing. Although bearing Vietnamese identity, these designs are considered safe and not unique enough to score points in the international arena. Photo: Miss Universe. In 2015, Pham Huong also performed a long dress by designer Thuan Viet on the stage of Miss Universe in the US. The costume is inspired by cranes and bamboo leaves, familiar symbols associated with Vietnamese villages. According to the share from the designer, the brass ring weighs 1.7 kg and is plated with 2.5 gold threads. Photo: Missosology. In 2016, the national costume of Vietnam’s representative, Le Hang, no longer follows the familiar motif. The outfit named “Mage May” has a unique and fancy design, inspired by the ones that catch fish with rattan and bamboo materials… Missosology and other beauty experts rate this as one of them. the most impressive traditional costumes. Photo: Missosology. Since the organizers of Miss Universe Vietnam opened a contest to design national costumes for representatives each year, the outfits began to focus on the unique – strange, easy to impress elements, instead of just focusing on the image. Traditional dress photo. At Miss Universe 2017, Nguyen Thi Loan performed the costume “Vietnamese soul” with the highlight of two giant conical hats like a pair of wings. Next to it is the rotor with bronze drum motifs. Photo: Miss Universe Vietnam. In 2018, H’Hen Niê brought the “Bread” costume to Thailand to compete. The costume used to be controversial about the message, whether banh mi is a typical Vietnamese dish. At that time, H’Hen Niê shared: “Whether you go to the poorest places in the North and Central Highlands, or the most luxurious places in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, you will find the presence of bread.” . Although not winning, this design left an impression on the international beauty community. Hoang Thuy’s 2019 costume was inspired by iced coffee with milk. The bodysuit is made tight to help Hoang Thuy show off her figure, along with the attached lines like the flow of filter coffee. Photo: Missosology. Khanh Van has just completed the national costume contest at this year’s Miss Universe on the morning of May 14. The performance “Ken Em” received compliments from the international and domestic beauty community. Former Miss Universe Catriona Gray rated this as one of the 6 most impressive outfits. “Ken Em” means honoring Vietnam’s silk weaving. The designer is creative on the background of the traditional Ao Dai shape but incorporates a new frame to create a highlight. Photo: Missosology.