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Lindsey's Cheerful Loo
Room for Color - South #13

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Name: Lindsey
Location: Augusta, Georgia
Type of Home: single family home

Color Inspiration: I love bright colors and vivid contrast. When I began choosing colors for my home this bright pink was one of the first colors I got really excited about. Also, the color name is "Cheery" which I just love. With the white cabinets and white beadboard wainscoting the color has a great impact without being overly vivid. Also, pink is a really great color for a bathroom; it really brightens your skin and cheers you up.

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Cheerful Loo



Colors Used: The pink is Behr 150B-5 Cheery. The color of the tub comes from an underwater photo. I took the photo in to Lowe's and had the color custom mixed.



Color Tip: Just go hunting for the colors you really have a reaction to. I was totally overwhelmed when I realized just how MANY walls there were in my house. I had no idea where to begin. I started with one room and just picked a color. Then I moved from room to room choosing complementary colors that didn't clash when they flowed together. Choose colors that you love and your home will reflect your personality.


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That's a really darling room. Wish I could take a bubble bath right now. I'm generally not attracted to bathroom design, but these colors are so engaging! I didn't know Lowe's custom mixed colors. Good to know.

Two questions - did you do the painting with left over paint from the wall and tub? It's really cute. Also - did you hang the beads from the light fixture yourself? That's really cute as well.

I do hope we get to see the rest of your home. Good luck!

posted by peggy on October 13th 2009 at 8:05pm
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Totally fun! Great mix of colors!

posted by suzy8track on October 13th 2009 at 8:16pm
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Peggy: Thanks for the compliments! I did indeed do the painting with leftovers. I have so much of the aqua paint left that I've been using it all over the place - like on my front door! :-D And, yup, I also did the little "chandelier".

posted by LindseyDanNette on October 13th 2009 at 8:21pm
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I never thought I'd vote for a pink bathroom but the tub totally won me over. Espcially the story of how you picked the color.

posted by wigglebutt on October 13th 2009 at 8:30pm
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Lovely. But I think the shower curtain is a missed opportunity.

posted by Trumystique on October 13th 2009 at 9:06pm
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Ok. Now I've gotta paint my claw-foot tub. I wondered what it would look like in blue/teal - You've totally won me over.

posted by pseudodesigns on October 13th 2009 at 9:48pm
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This is beautiful. I love that you took a generally cold and non atmospheric room and made it inviting and cosy and colorful. I too am a fiend for bright contrasts and colors. I think this looks lovely. It's almost like a regular room that happens to have a bath tub and toilet in it! :)

posted by Livingstone on October 13th 2009 at 10:12pm
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what a FUN room!! How's the lighting?? I'd be worried about lighting for getting ready/makeup, but I just love that pink! :)

posted by CozyLittleCave on October 13th 2009 at 10:33pm
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You had me at the chandelier!!! VERY cute!

posted by rexrayfan on October 14th 2009 at 9:46am
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I love this bathroom, it has a special place in my heart. :)

posted by sn00080 on October 14th 2009 at 4:12pm
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I just have to say that the pictures here do not even do the room justice! It's such a great room! Thanks for posting - and good luck!!!!

posted by jsteele4 on October 14th 2009 at 4:13pm
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i love this bathroom!!! and think it should def. win!!!

posted by alicolette on October 15th 2009 at 11:23am
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You put together two of my favorites: the color aqua and clawfoot bathtubs!! Adorable...

posted by teapotrose on October 20th 2009 at 12:19am
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Me thinks it was wildly unfair you to be put alongside "Michael's Love Affair with Color"... the vast majority of the rest are inferior to both you and Michael's :|

posted by tulpoeid on October 22nd 2009 at 5:10pm
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Awe I love it! The only thing I'm not feeling is the lighting (as in the color of the light, not the actual fixture--love the chandelier btw). Because the colors of the wall are pink, bulbs with a natural, white, or blue tones to it would showcase this perfectly. The soft white/yellow lighting makes the pink look dingy and orangey.

posted by LittleMissSunshine on October 31st 2009 at 9:44am
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