Here the second of our 4 southwestern finalists, from Silver Lake, California. Please toss in your two cents, as our panel of judges will use your comments to help finalize their own decision (it's a tough job!).
Name: Planetsusanna
Location: Silver Lake, California
Type: One bedroom cottage
Go to: Planetsusanna's Original Entry
Planetsusanna's favorite OTHER entry:
Other than our own entry, we liked #17 - Annie and Michael's Study in Symmetry . It's very edgy and and colorful without being cartoon-ish.
In you home, tell us about and show us your favorite colorful object?:
There is painting that I found a few years back of a "Traveling Maiden/Dancing Girl" (the painting is either Indian, or Persian, I'm not quite sure, it has decorative elements of both cultures) from a store called Further in Silver Lake.
I love the colors, it is painted on silk, the subtle gradations from orange to yellow to green are very soothing and rich. The wild frame in tones of golds and ebony is a strong contrast to the flora and fauna color pallet of the image, what a winning contrast. If you look at this image and then at the finished living room you can see the direct lineage of inspiration to execution of this rooms colors....
I love the warmth of the colors with the excitement of the animal prints. The flow of the rooms makes you want to go on and on to discover other treasures or stay put and relish. Takes you back to the days when Hearst Castle was hopping with the elite and naughty. Definitely a refuge or hideaway from the outside world. Good Eye!!!
view Rhonda's profile
I love this so much more with the additional photos.
view hanifa's profile
I love this home!! So chic!
view Liz-o's profile
i love this vibe. nice balance of classic with
hits of whimsy peppered in. both sexy and solid.
good combos at every turn. nice work.
view ipps's profile
Love the mix of colors & prints. Cozy yet adventurous.
view ursula's profile
it is so cool, that i am tempted to go hang out there. when is the dinner party?
view nickv's profile
warm and welcoming. my favorite.
view akakk's profile
I love this cottage. There is a great mix of style and comfort. You feel you could move in straight away.
view alimcc's profile
It's warm, serene and sexy at the same time-- i would love for someone to come turn my apartment into something like this! It looks cozy and comfortable, but also super stylish and modern. It's definitely my favorite!!!
view jessie-monkeygirl's profile
This house is a very well thought out work of art. The whole place has a fun worldly flair and each piece is incredibly original in every room in it's, class, imagination, placement and design. Feels just like home.
view jcelentano's profile
Cozy & inviting, I'd be happy to visit or even live here!
view Ms Helsinki's profile
Beautiful home....and it does feel like home. Great texture and play of balance. Nice asian accents with some african thrown in for balance.
No only criticism is that color wise it seems a bit one tone....like living in a honeycomb. All that gold would surely burn my retinas.
view hdtex's profile
cozy and fun.the best by far.
view verushka's profile
Love it. Warm yet funky. Five out of five.
view KarenD's profile
I love this cottage. It is the perfect balace of color and style. It makes me want to go home and redecorate my house, or at least call this decorator to do it! Definitely the best one!
view beaver's profile
Lovely home! May I ask where your bed is from?
view saramir77's profile
love the style! wish i was living there now.
view pablo's profile
really cozy place. a place to stay
view whakaari's profile
This house has a really organic flow to it. the colors and textures and prints move from room to room effortlessly. I love it. I would love to live here.
view supamant's profile
this definitely feels very old hollywood to me.
view katishome's profile
i really love all the color selection and various textures in this place. it feels cozy and has so much personality. love the tip on the ceiling and wall color!!
view amyugh's profile
Let's see . . . take a bit of Hollywood Regency, mix in some Mid-Century Modern, throw in an item from all the countries you've visited . . . and it works!! Beautifully! (Raise the curtain rod and I'm buying the whole look!)
view patrick gibson's profile
incredible. I went through the slideshow twice, and now i;m going to do it again...
view WeeRebecca's profile
Beautiful! And I agree about the extra photos. I hate it when AT is stingy with the pics! I like to see it ALL.
view marthalena's profile
The flow and rhythm of the space is maintained perfectly through the use of such warm colors, as you move from room to room, which opens up the rather small spaces of the bungalow and makes them feel large and lush. The choice of antiques and new objects intermingle perfectly. A very difficult task to pull of in any space and/or project.
This entry is nothing short of amazing, especially with such a small budget and an even smaller space. To pull off something so opulent takes a very skilled designer.
view Cpt's profile
This entry wins-hands down! As a production designer in the film business- there are always the same objectives to consider although the application may be different-design, layout, color and light. This cottage has wonderful design with it's ecclectic feel from regency to mid century. The layout is correct considering the size of the house. It feels roomy and inviting. The colors are warm and work great with the furnishings. And the use of light is perfect. I would especially like to see what the cottage looks like in the evening. I'm sure it's just as wonderful as in the day. Winner, winner, winner.
view rfreed132's profile
A lovely swirl of vibrant colors and perfectly placed décor. Love it. Me encanta esta casa!
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