Name: Libby and Dave
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Why I use color:
"We moved to our loft space one year ago and with its white walls, white appliances and gray Formica countertops, we just had to jazz it up with some color. Because we're leasing, permanent remodeling of the kitchen was out of the question, so we went to our local Scandinavian department store for the essentials - pantry, cabinets,
shelves, organizers and workspace/island. Then, working with some of the artwork we had collected, I painted the walls each a different color – an orange/rust, a pale celery green and a grayed olive green. These colors all show off our paintings and collection of linens and pottery."
Color Tips:
"Try to have fun with your choices. Watch the natural lighting in your space and how it affects the walls at different times of the day. I try to pick color combinations that are a bit odd or not expected. I also keep a collection of decorating books and magazines from the 30s through 60s for influences."
Color Resources:
As a garden designer and vintage shop owner, my color selections as well as texture influences are mostly taken from what I see in nature. Also, as a former color stylist in animation, we studied old illustration art for ideas in combining colors.
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Comments (7)
It's fun, bright, and personal. This "Libby" (other) would be happy there, too! :^ )
I like the earthy colors, REAL ART in the room (seems to be overlooked in many kitchens I visit) and the textiles... a good update for a kitchen with white cabinets.
Warm and welcoming.
Libby and Dave cozy pad!
But I have one suggestion for you guys...maybe the frig and the stove are too close in proximity. Ya see...when your stove is in use...the heat from the stove will inevitably make the refrigerator's freezer (temperature) work over time. So, what I'm suggesting is that if you place that slender cabinet, that you now have in the corner beside the frig, between the stove and the frig. It'll create a little barrier of sorts. What do ya think?! Let me know if you think the suggestion is reasonable or no!
p.s. Love love the orange wall! ;o)
Oh, dear. Is that true about the stove and the refrigerator? I just rearranged my kitchen so that they're next to each other (not for heat transfer, just so there's a better flow in the kitchen).
Somehow I thought -- but I could be wrong -- that heat transfer was no longer a big deal because newer appliances are so heavily insulated. Older ones weren't, and heat transfer was a huge issue. (Hoping I'm right, as my own fridge and stove are stuck side-by-side, and they're both bottom-of-the-line.)
I hope so. Or I was thinking maybe I could stick something between the two appliances for extra insulation (I have maybe an inch). There really is no other place to put either of them, short of a major renovation. That WAS my major renovation, moving the refrigerator.
Wow! This is one of my favorite rooms so far. Really warm, snug, and looks used and lived in. Not sure why there aren't more blue-ribbon votes! I think some of the other entries are cold, and hotel-looking. The use of color in this room is inspired.