Apartment Therapy Chicago | #24-Britni and Karl's Warm and Inviting Energy

#24-Britni and Karl's Warm and Inviting Energy

Name: Britni and Karl
Location: St. Louis, MO
Type: 2 bedroom home

Why I use color:"We use color because before we bought our home, we lived in numerous apartments with cold white walls. We yearned to feel life and energy around us, so we chose to paint our home with warm and inviting colors that offset our mostly dark hued furniture."

"We spend much of our time in our joint living/dining room and by choosing the yellow-orange hues we created a space that is always inviting and full of energy. Our bedrooms are more subtle colors to create a relaxing space for rest and a calming space for work. Color is a great tool in helping anyone create an environment unique to them. "

2 Good color tips:

"Color is an easy way to change the look of a space. And you can always change it again if you end up not liking it or get tired of it. "

"Don't be afraid to use a little brighter color if you have a lot of neutral furniture."

Favorite type and brand of paint:"Our favorite brand of paint is the Behr eggshell paint, especially in the light to medium hues."

Comments (20)

Must ask where Britni and Karl found their duvet -- I've been looking for something similar!

posted by anadequatenovel on October 18th 2007 at 10:14am
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That orange in your dining room is very pretty, it feels like 'African orange' to me. Which paint is it? How does that blue/green/brown room harmonize with the orange? And doesn't the couch seem a bit pushed in the blue corner?

posted by Pommette on October 18th 2007 at 10:39am
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the living room could use some warming up with an area rug perhaps? the photos hung in the kitchen seem a little too high, they instantly draw my attention to the vent.

its very colorful, not really my taste though. but it looks lived-in and loved!

posted by my little apartment on October 18th 2007 at 10:50am
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Excellent cat placement!

This contest has really taught me to appreciate orange. I'm now a convert.

posted by quercus on October 18th 2007 at 11:22am
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seasonal display spotted. LOVE IT!

posted by jamie* on October 18th 2007 at 11:49am
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In general I like it. The living room window seems to cry out to me that it needs something; drapes on either side might make it look taller and not so high on the wall drawing your eye down. I think a rug would also draw your eye down more.

posted by dmstudio on October 18th 2007 at 11:51am
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Where did you get the awesome skull candlestick?

posted by renata on October 18th 2007 at 11:52am
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renata,
The skull candlestick is available at Target right now.

posted by Lisa from VA/lsaspacey on October 18th 2007 at 12:37pm
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The duvet is from Target last season, but they probably have similar ones now.

posted by krazybrit on October 18th 2007 at 1:01pm
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I have to say I really, really like your kitchen chairs against the yellow wall. Total 70's throwback but in a good way.

posted by paisley_honeybee on October 18th 2007 at 1:07pm
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I agree about those chairs...they are wonderful!

posted by schoolie on October 18th 2007 at 5:11pm
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Nice...but let's keep the cats on posters or wall displays!

posted by meltendo on October 18th 2007 at 9:23pm
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I really like the artwork. Did you design around the artwork first, or was the artwork bought to match the design? Either way, good job!

posted by crash on October 18th 2007 at 10:59pm
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The wall color in the living is so gorgeous! It feels good just to look at it. If it were in a bowl, it would be the best soup ever, and I would eat it.

I agree on the excellent Occasional Cat placement. Showing the soft light-colored belly is genius; it seems like a perfect bridge connecting the color of the walls and the tans in the bed quilt.

posted by kuroneko on October 19th 2007 at 7:48am
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Love the dining room hue - I'm looking for something similar for my own dining room; care to share?

posted by kygirl on October 19th 2007 at 7:52am
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Dining room color is Behr Yam color.
And the Living room is Behr Squash. (or vice versa)

posted by krazybrit on October 19th 2007 at 11:52am
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really nice. I like how all the wall colors tie together. Your dining area is especially cute.

posted by mmadden on October 19th 2007 at 4:49pm
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i love your home!...it isn't so much that i love everything in it (gotta say, i'm not a fan of leather furniture)...but it is one of the most homiest homes i've seen in a long while...it looks inviting...and has wonderful ideas...thanks so much for sharing...great artwork...esp love piece in dining room...!

posted by katek on October 20th 2007 at 3:24am
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This is one of my favs. I love your colors and your art/furniture! Everything looks so inviting and comfy!

posted by DAVIDTHOMSEN on October 23rd 2007 at 5:45am
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Nice colors! Like them!

posted by francisco2 on October 24th 2007 at 1:27pm
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