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5 Colorful Chicago Homes
Best of the 2008 Color Contest

Chicago is a colorful place and consistently, it is reflected in the entries that hail from our neck of the woods in the annual Apartment Therapy color contest. In the past few years, we've had plenty of great, inspiring entries - here are a a few of our favorites from last years competition...enjoy!

 
 

Shown above, left to right - click through to see all 10 entry photos:

1. Chris and Jay's Real Reflection
2. Alison's Happiness at Home
3. Angela and Adam's Mood Change
4. Matt & Rob's Happy Compromise
5. Arno's Attic Abode

  • CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL ENTRIES FROM THE 2008 COLOR CONTEST

    Ready for even more color? The 2009 Apartment Therapy Color Contest is launching later this month - keep an eye out for all the details in the coming weeks!

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    Love the vintage vibe! All the rooms are so welcoming - I could live happily in any one of them!

    posted by Milady on September 7th 2009 at 12:36pm
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    does the 4th shot happen to be in a boat in rough waters? crazy angle.

    posted by jmorey on September 8th 2009 at 11:14am
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    I spy a crooked frame...

    posted by tashar on September 21st 2009 at 9:38am
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