Here's the fourth of our 4 southwestern finalists, from Echo Park, in Los Angeles, 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: Ashley
Location: Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA.
Type: Rented Studio
Go to: Ashley's Original Entry
Ashley's favorite OTHER entry:
I really liked Melissa's Color Extensions. I thought her palette was very subtle, sophisticated, and well-integrated throughout the home, packing in a lot of color but not knocking you out with the "Wow! Bright!" factor.
In you home, tell us about and show us your favorite colorful object?
I had a really hard time choosing because there are so many colorful things I love: my Japanese porcelain plate, my Art Noveau and Jugendstil tiles, my Catia Chien print, my Los Angeles map plate from Not Neutral, a poster advertising "cormorant fishing" from Japan (unfortunately not pictured, because it's being framed) ... and my pet salamanders, who are pink and orange!
However, in the end I decided to go with the stained glass "rondelle" pendant lamp I found at a flea market a few months ago. It spoke to me instantly (despite being a little dusty and misshapen at the time) and it integrates all the colors I used throughout my apartment - shades of blue, red, brown, yellow and green. Although it weighs about 30 pounds and I was terrified that it would fall on me in an earthquake, I was determined to find a way to hang it above my bed. Now its lovely, colorful light is the last thing I see before I go to sleep.
Great use of color and space. What is the blue on the walls in the living room? Thanks!
view Tara Emelye's profile
This is my favorite. I think its very smart warm and inviting, with very refreshing simple space solutions.
What is that table in the dining nook? It’s really simple and nice!
view mmms's profile
I am so jealous of your apartment. Great character!
Where did you get your dining table?
view Laura's profile
Paint colors, please?!
view Lisa from VA/lsaspacey's profile
i love this so much! the blue and red are such an unexpected and wonderful combination-- your bed alcove looks plush and cozy from the airy living room, but it all looks beautiful together. and the rondelle lamp, and the way you hung it, is amazing.
view WeeRebecca's profile
The blue is Ralph Lauren, Aged Mint (it's a really great color, looks beautiful in person). The red is Behr Chianti. I will have to check on the green.
As for the table, it was purchased on Craigslist several years ago so unfortunately I don't have any information about its provenance.
Thanks for the comments! I appreciate your kind thoughts.
view komori's profile
i was driven to register because of your entry. your home is beautiful!
view cath619's profile
i bought very similar table from ikea in 2001.
greetings.
view john doe's profile