- Name:
- Alison
- Location:
- Richland, WA
- Division:
- Light
- Inspiration for my palette:
- I used to have a very tiny house with a yellow and red decor. When we moved I was going to go blue and brown but when I got down to decorating I realized I really didn't want to go that route. So I ended up with a conglomeration of colors all of which I liked and didn't want to weed anything out. So my strategy became unifying everything. Most everything we have is either hand-me-down, yard sale or thrift so I had a variety of furniture styles, wood tones, and metal accent colors that all needed to be brought together. Our rooms are small and so I also needed to open up the space. We decided on Behr's Ocean Pearl for the walls. It's a soft grey/green that even looks almost blue sometimes. We had samples on the walls for months before finally deciding. I love the color! It is cool but makes the warmer accents stand out. It unifies everything and recedes into the background all at the same time. So my little pops of red, emerald green and blue all look like they were made to be together.
- Colors used in my room
- Golds, Browns, Blues, Greens and Red
- Tips for using color successfully
- I love today's anything-goes style. You can pretty much put any colors you love together and make it work. Just use different proportions so that you have one or two main colors and little bits of others here and there. If I bring in a color I make sure to put that color in a couple other places in the room. Then it fits.
- Palette
- Peaceful Unity
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Very pretty! It's nice to see a more traditional look on AT.
I like your observations about today's style. I was surprised that you needed to unify everything; I thought everything was matching TOO well! Good job.
Eh, I kind of agree with MGoodSilver. It does look like a room belonging to an older person. Also a lot more suburban than we tend to see here. It is very relaxing and pleasant, though.
Hey, maybe this DOES belong to an older person. I never thought AT had any age limitations...everyone is assuming that the person who livers here is young. By the way I love the botanical prints above the couch.. I like it when the art work is in scale with the furniture, well done!
I like the way the couch, botanical prints, and the branches with red interact in the first picture. Seems like a very homey room, warm and unpretentious.
Devinitely a lovely and peaceful room. Not my style overall but that doesn't prevent me from appreciating its beauty and calming effect. And I'm lovin the inspiration here...I spy some eye candy:).
That said, the entire room reads as *neutral* to me generally speaking. I see no *pops* of color, although the red branches echoing the print is a start (and lovely!) the term 'pop' is a stretch, imho. I could live with this space IF I could just toss a couple red throw pillows on the couch and find a spot for a cobalt blue vase & an emerald green glass lamp. But ya know what? If this combo appeals to you and makes YOU happy, it's a major success Because, in the big scheme of things..that's all that matters.
If you love it, I'm happy for you. Well done..
Love the botanical prints and the greenery everywhere. Very relaxing.
Makes me want to curl up with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate. Very peaceful and welcoming atmosphere.
I like this a lot, it looks very well put together. I love the prints and the little details like the fabric on the desk. It reminds me of a B&B. I love B&Bs. I'd like to see the rest of the home.
Thank God for something other than MCM. It feels so comfortable.
this is a nice traditional, American country space without being claustrophobic. it looks fit for a farm house. ditto on Mudy Boots' book & coco comment. it's not my taste, but i like how personal it feels. the painting about the door is a really nice and unique touch.
@Daisuki, you suck.
Muddy boots, discerning,and. Clur .I ditto your remarks..