Name: Carrie
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Type: 2 bedroom rental
Why I use color: Color has been used for centuries to evoke passions and emotions in the minds of the human race. Whether it is the subtle blues and greens of an idyllic island lagoon or the vibrant yellow of a field of daffodils, there is nothing quite like the ability of color to affect our moods and change our outlooks. There is a great, satisfying feeling that you get when you enter a room bathed in a color you adore, and the sumptuous warm tones of my bedroom enfold my senses and soothe away the troubles of my day.
Because I decorate on a budget, I take inspiration from things I already own – in this case, I started with a set of velvet jewel toned pillows and the pumpkin-toned cover of my favorite book and went from there. It’s been fun to adapt the color scheme to the changing seasons, lightening it with draped yellow/orange and aqua sarongs in the summer, warming it with amethyst curtains for the fall. Color has a huge influence on my life – I can’t imagine living without it!!
2 good color tips:
1. If you are hesitant about jumping into the color pool, I suggest starting with tonals – layering three shades of green or mixing matte and gloss chocolate brown stripes. This way, you can make a more subdued statement while remaining innovative.
2. Remember that paint is just paint and it’s easily changed – Rome wasn’t built in a day and the color schemes that end up being the most satisfying and the most fun are the ones that are constantly evolving and challenging you to take that next step!
2 good color resources:
1. Nature – I know it sounds clichéd, but you never find yourself questioning the beauty of a pink and purple sunset or the flamboyant spray of a peacock’s tale, do you? There’s a reason! Take a look at your garden or take a trip to the zoo – you might be surprised by what inspires you!
2. Take a look at the eye shadow sets in the makeup aisle of your nearest drug store – these often have both subdued and bold palates whose colors work together, support each other, and look fabulous intermixed.
The overall look is too much color for my tastes, but I LOVE your bedspread.
Thank you for sharing your space
Bedspread and walls are AWESOME!! The rest of the space is a good try and on the right track .. I like your commitment .. in contention.
Perhaps read up on the actual style you are trying to achieve (it seems Moroccan or Indian) and take some tips to make the space more believable
..for some reason, the second pic makes me think of what it would look like inside of the "I Dream of Jeanie" bottle... CUTE!!!!
Everything seems so saturated and garish. I see a missed opportunity in the first photo. That painting above the bed really should set the tone. With such a strong shade of yellow, the rest of the room needs to be handled with subtlety.
sorry, but this is all tacky.
Wow....this is how I never imagined Indianapolis. You certainly get points for boldness. And more points for dedication to carrying the color scheme throughout. I question the choice of the painting above the bed...it seems so traditional in comparison to the rest of the choices. The bedspread is fab!
MMM- way to go with the constructive criticism.
Carrie- if you love it (and clearly you do) just ignore rude comments.
Carrie~luv your space. I admire your bold use of color and being able to tie it in with even more bold color on the walls! I love everything here except :) the curtains I think a simple shade even roller shade or roman shade would do. But that's just my opinion I love your space it's great!!
I love your colors! Daring and fun! :)
Not a magazine entry, however, that is a good thing:)
Enjoy your vibrant space!
Your description was very verbose...
And, to be honest, the word that comes to mind when I see this room is "young." I love that painting above the bed, and I think the wall color could work, but everything else just seems unrestrained. Still, if you love it, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks; YOU are the one living there! Thanks for sharing your unique space.