Name: Nicole
Location: Chicago
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? As a graphic designer, I've always had an interest in color and color theory. I'm a firm believer that color can make all the difference in deciding the mood of a home, piece of artwork, design, etc. I like carry that part of my work into my daily life as much as possible.
Color Tip: Using complementary colors in off-shades can work wonders.
Welcome, everyone, to our Fourth Annual Fall Colors Sharing & Contest. We're looking for the most beautiful & colorful home in the world and sharing all of the great ideas we get with our readers. This year we're amping things up and hoping to do things better than ever. There are two basic phases, the Sharing Phase and the Voting Phase...
1. Sharing Phase - you comment, judges decide
The 40 best, completed entries will be posted on a daily basis for three weeks. You can view them all at anytime via our new, improved contest pages under ALL ENTRIES. During this time your comments are VERY IMPORTANT as our six judges will be choosing 16 finalists from each region based on comments and their own colorful opinion.
2. Voting Phase - you vote till you drop
Starting October 20th, finalist voting will begin on a daily basis through our new bracketed voting system, which will pit our 16 finalists against one another until only one remains. Sound exciting? We hope so.
Best, Maxwell
i like the orange & blue in the bathroom.
view mariegael's profile
love it!
view carlac's profile
I`d like to so a full house tour of this place. It seems to be carefully arranged and full with beautyfull details!
view nicolezh's profile
That clock is incredible, and I love the vintage coffee can as pen holder. Great idea!
view no accounting for taste's profile
I love the vintage look. Bringing old thing back to life with a little color...brilliant!!!
view liv4yanks's profile
for me, the reds and oranges with the vintage objects make it feel cozy and familiar, and then the blues and greens keep it from feeling too antique. i like it!
view neversummer's profile
I love the vintage touches, and the bed spread is incredible!
Beautiful house, probably my favorite so far.
view vanessamarie's profile
Great job making the apartment look like a home. I'd love to live here! I'm really impressed that the bathroom looks so cohesive, considering its size and the limitations one has in trying to make an apartment bathroom look relaxing and homey. Very refreshing!
view lwhearty's profile
That vintage can reminds me of Jasper John's work. Love the orange and blue combo in the bathroom. I love the vintage feel of your home. Nicely done.
view suzy8track's profile
BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the unique color combinations. It's refreshing to see time spent on making them work as opposed to having picked the color combination of the week from any design store. My favorite for sure!
view mike mcq's profile
Beautiful colors and nice accents make this a very attractive apartment. I love it too.
view hopecrites's profile
Beautiful place...loooove your bathroom colors.
view danze's profile
god, love that clock. if it works, even better!
view jenniejenjen's profile
Beautiful, Vibrant Fall Colors! The apartment looked so homey, cozy and relaxing--definitely a place you would want to hurry home to each day after a long day at work. I love the vintage touches that you used throughout the apartment. You do justice to your career choice! Great Job!
view JeanHealthyHabits's profile
The whole apartment is classic with a modern twist, timeless. The decor keeps a person's interest with interesting, vintage touches. It's nice to see something so unique and original. I love it!!!
view rachziggy's profile
This apartment says "come on it, sit, relax, enjoy the simple things in life". Using both vintage and modern gives it a mix of simplenes and curiosity. I love the colors and the way the sun shines in to make it even more inviting. Great job in decorating and making it a lovely home. Maybe I can hire you for my own interior designer. Love it, simply love it!!!!!!
view pziggy's profile
I love these colors. Looks like a very interesting coffee table! Like others have commented, great use of the vintage clock and coffee can. I like the use of plants to add a living touch. All nicely integrated and beautiful without being too matchy or stuffy.
view CloverLeef's profile
There is a subtle use of color here, which is playful but also sophisticated. She also placed furniture and plants in a way that works with natural light, so that a relatively small living space looks totally comfortable. Good job, Nicole! I couldn't be surprised, though, you number one designer, you!
view arielc's profile
I love it, the colors are all very warm. Nicely done!
view DanaG's profile
i love the complementary blue and orange in the bathroom.. the bright orange goes beautifully with the pale blue. i also love the basic blues, and greens in the illustrations on the wall above the couch. they connect well with the green pillow, the plant on the coffee table and the grey couch. the yellow in the bedroom really brightens up the room and makes it look warm and cozy :)
view jessicaz's profile
I really love the warmth in your color palette - and the nice mix of clean contemporary with touches of antique. You inspire me to rethink my decorating!
view mitzie's profile
I too would love to see more of this place!!
Nice home Nicole!
view dolly's profile