Name: Ben
Location: San Diego, CA
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? I've never lived any place where I was allowed to paint before. While I was planning my new condo, I found this bright, friendly orange table online and it kind of kicked off a whole chain reaction. I got orange paint to match, then a lighter tone to complement that. Then an art-major friend suggested a pattern for the living room wall and helped me put that together. I wanted green in the bedroom to have something fun and happy and cooling to wake up to. I chose dark browns and simple, modern lines for the furniture to give some order and practicality to the bright colors.
Color Tip: Keep in mind the mood that you'll want to inspire when you wake up and see those walls every day.
Colors Used: Custom oranges. 'scottish isle' green.
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Best, Maxwell
I love the argyle wall. Too cool!
view mattab's profile
the argyle is cool.
view mariegael's profile
that wall is amazing! great job!
view meredith's profile
That argyle wall clearly took alot of work - but it turned out beautifully!
view bepsf's profile
I think it's incredible. I would never have thought of this and it is truly inspired. What a fun space. Great job!
view JLala's profile
Ben, if you are reading this... I want to know how to painted this. This argyle design on wall is phenomenal.
view AyeshaZ's profile
such a good idea. i may steal it!
view snowinla's profile
that argyle wall is amazing! I agree....tutorial please!!!
view hanako66's profile
This is Ben. Thanks for the comments, everybody! I actually documented the process of painting that wall here: http://flickr.com/photos/benfest/sets/72157600029663167/
Basically, pins in the corners/centers of the wall edges, strings between them to make straight lines, lots and lots of tape along the lines, painting every other section the contrasting color.
view benfest's profile
drooling over your wall.
view animalhouze's profile
Love the argyle!!!
view LilyC's profile
The argyle is awesome!
view suzy8track's profile
I like! Stylish and simple!
view lala's profile
I also love the argyle and I am also seeing the perfect green in the office. Nice place.
view Sylvia K's profile
great job! love your wall :-)
view Julia at Living Luxely's profile
Great idea for a wall, looks very well-done.
view Local Spice's profile
bold attempt you've made... and you've been rewarded by what i feel are some wonderful results!
view little chimp's profile
That argyle wall is really working for me!
view kuroneko's profile
Oh, the prepster in me is LOVING the argyle wall. I've been addicted to argyle since I was a wee lass, and currently I think I have at least 10 argyle sweaters in my closet.
view becky's profile
Brilliant idea. Kudos.
view Santheo's profile
Ooh, where's the wine bottle/glass rack from. Love it.
view ooh_food's profile
Oops, meant there to be a question mark in there somewhere.
view ooh_food's profile
I bought it on Amazon, here, and then when it turned out to have a cheapo vinyl-and-particle-board shelf, I had a custom piece of glass cut. Love it, now.
view benfest's profile
Amazing color and design. I freakin' love it. I love the bathroom shower curtain. And the green is the bedroom is really energizing in a calm, nurturing way.
view playdoh75's profile
lOve the Bee art in teh dining area. Anyone know where from?
view mush's profile
Sorry about the spelling
view mush's profile
argyle wall? Incredible. Any tips for the diy'ers?
thanks,
tom
San Diego Apartments
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