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Blogging...Holly Dymont's Home at OM Home

042408_hollydymont.jpgOM Home designer Oorbee Roy recently featured the home of her friend and fellow designer Holly Dymont on her blog, and we couldn't be more grateful for the photos of this inspirational home. If you've ever wondered how to mix bold and vibrant colors with delicate patterns and luxurious textures, check out more photos after the jump!

[ Photos from Canadian House & Home via OM Home Blog ]

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The red entryway with a strong black-and-white tiled floor encased in glass, and that divine peacock color is paired with chartreuse for the stairwell. On the right: Hot pink mixed with muted blues and pinks.

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Left: Bedroom with a tufted blue satin headboard with a shape that compliments the ornate gold wallpaper. And on the right: Blazing red and even more chartreuse for the sitting room.

Get an even more in-depth look with photos and commentary from Oorbee Roy at her blog, OM Home.

Comments (20)

Inspirational?
Inspires me what NOT to do.

posted by Daily Nuance on 2008-04-24 11:50:11
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We need more colorful-happy homes like this...

posted by bepsf on 2008-04-24 11:51:11
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I've been reading AT for a couple months now but have hesitated to register 'cause of folks' snarky comments. But seeing this vibrant and cheerful house with Indian motifs forced me to finally do it. The riot of color is like a Holi in your house!

posted by Jenny B on 2008-04-24 11:54:01
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This is awesome.

posted by RobertTheChicken on 2008-04-24 12:00:56
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very fun, in a willy wonka kind of way

posted by jen_g on 2008-04-24 12:06:43
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Oh wow. This is fantastic. That pink room would have been incredible to have as a child-teenager! The first photo - of the living room is incredible, I imagine having a bad day at work or having to go out during a harsh Winter and then entering that colourful place and all petty problems being automatically washed away by that colour attack!

posted by La Loca on 2008-04-24 12:09:28
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I think I'd go crazy with so much in every room but I do like the blue bedroom

posted by Enamorada on 2008-04-24 12:10:59
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Wow, my friend actually sent me these photos from the magazine as inspiration for my living room/incorporating the new turquoise sofa. what a coincidence. I adore it.

posted by mjr on 2008-04-24 12:14:14
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As much as I love bold color and eclectic-bohemian spaces, I have to agree with DailyNuance. I like bits and pieces of this and think it has a lot of potential to be a high-end space, but the end result is "too overpowering" for me. This looks like a "before" photo shoot to me. No offense to those who like it of course...

posted by boomer on 2008-04-24 12:21:50
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I love this house! Bright happy colors spell bright happy inhabitants.

posted by judes on 2008-04-24 12:28:54
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the photos are bad. this was laid out in last month's Canadian House & Home (April) and it is unbelievable. A full-on assault of color and pattern layered one on the other.

I believe this is actually two different people's homes. One is an editor and the other a decorator she collaborates with.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63122153@N00/2390537651/

i'm interested in some of the paint treatments they did on the recessed walls.

posted by Lady J on 2008-04-24 12:39:53
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Ahhh! My eyes! My eyes!

It might be bright 'n happy, but I think I'd go a little wacky from all the brilliant colours... hot pink in the bedroom? Yeah, THAT's relaxing -- if you're Barbie!

posted by darcidoodle on 2008-04-24 12:42:03
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I am Barbie!

posted by La Loca on 2008-04-24 12:51:14
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Love the boldness. Reminds me of my Lego dollhouse from childhood.

posted by S. Elizabeth on 2008-04-24 13:08:02
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I don't think I could live with these color combos 24-7 however, I would love to be friends w/ the person who lives here. What a treat to walk into this space and be enrobed in vibrancy and cheer!

posted by Seaside on 2008-04-24 13:27:46
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I get the magazine and the friend's home that Holly D helped designed or helped with is quite a bit toned down - I liked it much more. I think she does colour well but too much of a good thing in my opinion.

posted by Gallivant on 2008-04-24 13:55:45
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could possibly help ward off disease.
places like this should be state funded, or at least teas there.

posted by orangered on 2008-04-24 14:07:13
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I'm all for bright colors when done right; but this is downright obnoxious!

posted by Kris on 2008-04-24 15:45:55
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This looks more like Barbie's dreamhouse...too bright for me.

posted by suzy8track on 2008-04-24 16:21:32
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I'd like to see clearer pix.

posted by MoJonson on 2008-04-24 16:22:05
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