Inspiration: A Painted Wall In Domino Magazine Working With What You Have

Inspiration: A Painted Wall In Domino Magazine
Working With What You Have

For us, this month has been all about painting. Next on the list was our friend Heather. It was her New Year's resolution to transform her living room into something striking and new. She borrowed a few Domino Magazines from us to flip through for inspiration--and she found it. Going off this bright colored, teal wall, we worked with what she had and made her space into something brand new. See the after photos below the jump!

Before the transformation

We failed to take before pics but rounded up this old photo from the 4th of July last year.

We arrived just in time to finish prepping the walls and start applying the paint.

We think the space turned out amazing! With a few coats of Behr's Empress Teal and Ralph Lauren's Golden Candlesticks, the room is instantly updated.

On a budget, Heather splurged for the Ralph Lauren paint and little else. The one item she did purchase was the empty gold frame (from a thrift store) that showcases the new teal paint. We culled art from other rooms that unified the space (going off the Domino picture as a guide).

We love how the gold paint opens up the space and the bay windows now pop with a fresh coat of shiny paint. The only thing left to purchase are a few window coverings.

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[Image on first page from Domino Magazine]

Comments (21)

Domino folded this morning.

posted by hyblue on January 28th 2009 at 1:16pm
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Looks 10 times better ... very nice ( I am currently painting my craft room that same shade of Yellow/Gold by Ralph Lauren :)

posted by SparkleMeVintage on January 28th 2009 at 1:17pm
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Love it! Wish I was brave enough to do it to my own space!

And so sad about Domino folding!!!

Ashley
rainycitystyle.blogspot.com

posted by RainyCityStyle on January 28th 2009 at 1:17pm
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i am soooo sad about domino, they kept arguing that it wouldn't fold but alas: http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=134149

posted by bettyboop on January 28th 2009 at 1:20pm
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Please, PLEASE get new blinds. They are only, like, $5 at Home Depot. Those blinds trash the look of your apartment and make it look like an abandoned trailer - no, seriously! It looks great otherwise but please, deal with the blinds.

posted by Matilda on January 28th 2009 at 1:26pm
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Not a big fan of the shiny gold. I would be staring at any wall imperfection every day I lived there. The turquoise though? Gorgeous!

posted by grafxnerd on January 28th 2009 at 1:34pm
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Beautiful but so sad. Domino just announced they're over...

posted by Rachel@oneprettything.com on January 28th 2009 at 1:38pm
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I don't understand empty picture frames.

posted by aaakid on January 28th 2009 at 1:39pm
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I agree, the blinds are awful! I'm really bummed about Domino, but not surprised. Their last issue was so thin!

posted by jooly on January 28th 2009 at 1:46pm
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That's very close to the color I've been thinking about for my one little accent wall. Nice to see it featured as such. Nice to see your photos too - they've really inspired me!

posted by swingjingle on January 28th 2009 at 2:03pm
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Wow, the teal actually makes that granny couch look cool!

posted by Lesley on January 28th 2009 at 2:21pm
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It's nice to see a post about transforming a space with color that doesn't include buying a whole new set of furniture. You really got a lot of impact out of a little paint!

posted by Nancy_Claire on January 28th 2009 at 2:23pm
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I think it should be teal all the way around. It's so much prettier than the gold. And why not go for it? To me, one cohesive color pulls the room together more.

posted by littleruke on January 28th 2009 at 2:24pm
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Domino folded this morning.

D-:

The room looks great, though. Agree that the blinds have to go.

posted by rosenatti on January 28th 2009 at 2:28pm
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i also have this domino pic in my "inspiration journal". I love the lil couch and the dramatic wall color. The paint job looks great! much deeper and brighter!!
that's a really embarassing pic of your friends though!

posted by SydneyBristow on January 28th 2009 at 2:42pm
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The teal is beautiful, but I like the gold as well. A good friend of mine painted her tiny bathroom in metallic gold paint with cobalt blue trim and ceiling for contrast. It worked: it's strong enough to stand up to a really saturated colour.

posted by jrochest on January 28th 2009 at 2:57pm
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Oh no! I can't believe Domino is folding!! I'm so sad!

posted by Shasta on January 28th 2009 at 3:10pm
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That teal makes your granny couch look AWESOME! I agree about the gold showing imperfections... but the color is great.

RIP Domino! You were way better than lucky, and cheaper that elle decor.

posted by DahliaCactus on January 28th 2009 at 3:32pm
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the blinds do have to go!!!!

posted by hbh on January 29th 2009 at 2:14am
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I've always loved that top photo from Domino. So sad the mag has folded. *tear*

posted by So Haute on January 29th 2009 at 9:36pm
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Those blinds! The horror! Paint looks amazing though, great job guys.

posted by Shannon Ashley on August 27th 2009 at 12:46am
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