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Becky's 'Beautiful Mess'
Room for Color - North #11


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Name: Becky
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type of Home: Loft

Color Inspiration: I was inspired by the natural light of my space, and 7 years of "renter's white." My partner was not thrilled with the idea of a bold, bright kitchen, but things worked out--we host a lot of visitors and get a lot of compliments!

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Beautiful Mess




Colors Used:
Teal: "Cozumel" Behr
Orange: "Orange Burst" Behr
Green: "Honeydew" Behr
Yellow: "Pineapple Soda" Behr


Color Tip:
-be meticulous with your edges, because the initial pain stinks, but your space will be beautiful instead of a sloppy mess.
-i know my colors are pretty bold, but i took advantage of the fact i dont have a ton of walls to paint. our place is mostly cement and windows, so we went out a limb. our space needed a punch!


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Comments (37)

alright, becky...

i am SO jealous of your loft!
it is so gorgeous!
you did a brilliant job decorating it!

good luck with the contest!

~victor

http://urbanshedstudio.com/victor.cfm

posted by urbanshed on October 12th 2009 at 6:52pm
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love what you've done with your plants! this is a fantastic space!

posted by Merm on October 12th 2009 at 7:27pm
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hi all - voting error is corrected - thanks!

posted by janel on October 12th 2009 at 7:27pm
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love that fireplace!

posted by CozyLittleCave on October 12th 2009 at 7:29pm
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what happened to my post? i stated becky's space is imaginative, eclectic and whimsical. i love all the plants! you got my vote (which i finally was able to cast after an AT voting system error). thanks for fixing.

posted by tourderockhappy on October 12th 2009 at 7:30pm
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LOVE all the plants. And is that an orange Kitchenaide I see? I have my kitchen done in a similar teal also with the orange mixer, it's such a fun combo! Bravo on having the courage to go with such vivid colors.

posted by Tiamat_the_Red on October 12th 2009 at 7:40pm
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Love the plates & the curios.

posted by SQ on October 12th 2009 at 7:52pm
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Beckster, I voted for YOU cuz your apt is gorgeous.

posted by bbolsen on October 12th 2009 at 7:55pm
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I'm a plant lover, also. You're place looks alive with all the greenery and the colors you've selected. Nice!

posted by junklover on October 12th 2009 at 7:56pm
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super huge thumbs up to becky this gorgeous space. all those happy plants!

posted by mintsparrow on October 12th 2009 at 8:37pm
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looks great! bold colors paid off!

posted by akalins on October 12th 2009 at 8:39pm
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I love this space. She did not get her design sense from her Mom, I presume.

posted by lenheine on October 12th 2009 at 8:53pm
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Love it!

posted by aaakid on October 12th 2009 at 9:14pm
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Sweet cutting board!! The paint colors are cool too, I guess.

posted by mcfadden77 on October 12th 2009 at 9:32pm
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Such a creative gal! She must take after her amazing aunts! Love the colors......

posted by twicks on October 12th 2009 at 9:38pm
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I'd never leave the kitchen, except to go to the living room and then back again.

posted by shantiquax on October 13th 2009 at 1:26am
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I always knew you loved plants...but this explains so much more! I love the colors too :)

posted by sarahkate486 on October 13th 2009 at 3:16am
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looks great Becky... cam you fix my place???

posted by wayno60 on October 13th 2009 at 7:14am
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Wishing you the best :). Since I'm always at the el stop nearby, hopefully one day you'll invite me to see it in person.

posted by puroticorico on October 13th 2009 at 10:01am
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LOVE IT!!! Uber jealous of all your beautiful light and ability to keep plants alive... such a happy, cheery space! A for creativity and effort!!!

posted by mjwink1 on October 13th 2009 at 11:32am
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That should say A PLUS for creativity and effort... dang computer!

posted by mjwink1 on October 13th 2009 at 11:34am
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Love it!

posted by jlrude02 on October 13th 2009 at 2:12pm
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Great job. I love all the plants!

posted by aj on October 13th 2009 at 2:38pm
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Signed up to vote because Christina's post on facebook was pretty convincing. Great job! Looks pretty swanky.

posted by dimitri246 on October 13th 2009 at 4:32pm
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I love all the plants...I want to live there!!

posted by germanmusician on October 13th 2009 at 6:14pm
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Looks comfy and cozy!

posted by gtassio on October 13th 2009 at 6:59pm
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LOVE IT. Becky is my plant girl and I new she would use paint at her place, she painted her childhood bedroom radioactive yellow!!! We had to wear sunglasses in there.
Nice artwork Camm. I also like the plates, a few family heirlooms and some new ones too.
MOM

posted by BarbaraMom on October 13th 2009 at 7:22pm
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You have always been a colorful person. The colors you chose let your friends & family in on some of the colors that help to shape your personality & your life. Very much refreshing & alive.
The placement of your plants lend themselves to a fresh & healthy atmosphere. Pleasant to view!
Your art work and family treasures give the loft that
"home-y", rich, loving touch.
You did good, Becky!!!
Aunt Tina

posted by tina76 on October 13th 2009 at 11:29pm
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Fantastic! Love your home.

posted by scarletdog on October 14th 2009 at 12:29am
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Hi Becky best of luck in the competition, it looks great! Can tell me what colour you have on the walls in the lounge?

posted by vnestor on October 14th 2009 at 3:48am
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The best of the best. Great colors, brilliant lay-out... exciting and inviting...

Super!!

posted by pammart5 on October 14th 2009 at 8:02am
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vnestor: i think the color you're asking about is Honeydew, by behr. thanks for the feedback!

posted by browland on October 14th 2009 at 9:00am
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Love the use of light and how you've integrated all the mid-century modern with actual useful, everyday pieces. Stunning home!

posted by michaelnudo on October 14th 2009 at 12:00pm
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I love it ! :-D

posted by brettcalka on October 14th 2009 at 2:07pm
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lived-in AND lovely. great, great room.

posted by aimul on October 15th 2009 at 9:28pm
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I LOVE the art above the fireplace! Can you please please PLEASE tell me who it's by or where to get it??? Gorgeous home by the way, I'm voting for you :)

posted by greekgoddess18 on October 27th 2009 at 4:10am
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the art is by my partner, Camm Rowland. pencil on birch.

posted by rheine on November 16th 2009 at 11:20pm
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