Name: Nicole
Location: Washington, DC
Type of Home: studio
Color Inspiration: I just moved into this apartment a few months ago, and literally lost sleep over what color to paint the walls. I knew I wanted a shade of blue; my childhood bedroom was painted in three different shades of tropical blue because I loved them all and couldn't pick just one. It is simply a color I can't live without. However, for my current studio, I wanted something serene yet sophisticated. After agonizing over a fan deck for weeks, I found the perfect shade of deep grayish blue. The color reminds me of cold ocean water, which is quite fitting seeing as much of my life and decor is inspired by water.
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It's beautiful, serene, and uncluttered. I love your bed linens, and having the netting up helps make it seem like your bed is its own separate space. The ocean blue is gorgeous.
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You did a nice job. The paint color looks great and the yellows, cream all play nicely with this dark grey blue. The white sheers add a nice soft touch.
view LoriSF's profile
So calm and fresh! Sand and white with deep ocean.
view wigglebutt's profile
I just love this room!
view mdbee's profile
Love it! Our front room is the same color scheme, the dark blue actually expanded the feel of the room, it's perfect in your studio. Great job!
view cassielynn's profile
i LOVE the color of your walls. it really is just perfect. great job, nicole!!
view JetKatDesign's profile
this is the color palette of my master bathroom! it looks fabulous in the bedroom here. thumbs up!
view Kpaige13's profile
Very pretty. I would love to see the whole apartment!
view Myshkin's profile
Love it! Where are your bed linens from?
view LSUgrad03's profile
GORGEOUS! This is one of my favorites. So tranquil. I'd love to escape here and that is what a place should be. :) Very nice color balance, great shade of blue...the blue and yellow really compliment each other and the white creates such a fresh feeling. So fresh!
view MARG1E's profile
Nicely done!
view sassydo's profile
nice smaller space!
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view ldmortensen's profile
Can you decorate my room for me?
view dood's profile
The color palette is just beautiful. Great job!
view bookgirl's profile
I love this color, but I love the use of the space most of all. Great job!
view cliokitty's profile
House Tour, please!
view Syllogi's profile
You have amazing taste! Great job-- fantastic design sense.
view aparna2's profile
The walls are too dark for me, but some of the accessories are very nice.
view aj's profile
That room's got class out the... I was reading a book at Half Price Book Stores... and I picked up one called "Timeless Design"... which for the most part was... however NOTHING dates rooms more than the electronics in'em... it was a 1990s book and even tho they used classic contemporary jewels like the Barcelona chair, and Eames stuff... the clunky TVs and bunny ears really didn't work too well with the whole "timeless" aesthetic.
view Djluckyonline's profile
Your apartment looks spectacular! You have such a talent for balancing color, texture, natural lighting, etc. into a unique and visually pleasing space. It looks like a "mansion" packed into a studio!!! Absolutely my favorite entry!!!
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joshy
view joshy123's profile
I love seeing studio apartments. Yours is outstanding.
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joshy
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joshy
view landor's profile
This is a great bold but livable blue.
view apappa's profile
Love that color! great job Nicole!
view kdastug's profile
Go Nicole! Lovely pics.
view giyengar's profile
amazinggg!!!
view beachvballqt's profile
this is beautiful!
view amorag's profile
as others have said, i cannot believe how much love is in this studio!!
view bridgetisvery's profile
Love it! its very trendy and well organized
view partygirl's profile
Love it!
view avalongurl88's profile
This is beautiful and perfectly arranged.
view whannan's profile
Love it!
view murphyca's profile
Nicole. Absolutely beautiful. Elegant and Simple
view amontella's profile
I love this! Well done.
view MappingKat's profile
Very nice!!
view xrsizer4u's profile
cutecutecuteee
view arfulton12's profile
loveee itttttt
view nmkruse's profile
Looks good
view oppd300's profile
Fantastic!! Great job, carry on.
view chanchal's profile
Very Pretty Nicole
view atanu's profile
Very Nice
view atanu's profile
Nicely done
view paular's profile
ABSOLUTELY...TWO THUMBS UP!!! Sorry only have 2 thumbs only....Looks GREEAAAAAT!!!!!!!
view hbanerjee's profile
impressive work
view arpan's profile
Nicole, I would love to see the whole apartment! gr8 job done!! carry on...
view rupa123's profile
Oh my god, PLEASE tell me where you got your bedding (I'm crossing my fingers its still available)!! It is exactly what I am looking for!!!
view azaleasmoke's profile
I watch the design shows on TV and couldn't tell the difference. You definitely have it.
view MaureenHoey's profile
Nicole - Is this the Statesman?!?? My roommate used to live there and I have to say, you've done a great job of making a cookie-cutter studio look awesome.
view kathleen3641's profile
Thank you to everyone who posted for the kind comments!
LSUgrad03 & azaleasmoke: The linens are by Dwell Studio, but I got them about two years ago. Unfortunately, they no longer make this pattern (if they did I would buy a spare set!) Even at the time I got them they were impossible to find... I had to call design stores around the country and have them shipped to me! I can't speak for the Dwell line at Target because I haven't felt/used them, but the linens from Dwell Studio are wonderful. They keep their color well and the sheets are incredibly soft- I highly recommend them!
kathleen3641- yes, this is the Statesman- great eye!
view njosko's profile
I love it. Where did you get the vanity/tv stand?
view marnol22's profile
very nice!
i love the wall color!
http://urbanshedstudio.com/victor.cfm
view urbanshed's profile
i cannot get enough of the dark blue and mustard combination. beautiful!
view aimul's profile
There is color and then there is color, I don't see the vibrancy of colour in here, it's very subdued.
view smoothsailing's profile
Love the wall color. Very similar to Behr's Magnet Dapple which I became absolutely obsessed with in my home.
"Welcome to my humble ablog"
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I was surprised (and incredibly pleased) to see that you kept the original finish on the old cream and white "French Provincial" desk! I have seen similar pieces featured in way too many "before and after" projects, usually involving glossy teal paint and, I don't know, wallpaper or decals or something all over it. It is refreshing to see that you have incorporated the style as-is into a very un-kitschy (and beautiful) room. Very well done!
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