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that paint job kills me. genius.

wow... paint as architectural interest... very cool

thanks!

Depressingly barren and uninviting, despite the splash of yellow. I'm imagining voices echoing off the walls.

when I have a place I can paint, I am definitely stealing this paint idea to create the illusion of architectural interest in my boring, boxy future house. brilliant.

The furnishings don't do much for me but I do like the color scheme and how you used it, so I gave it a thumbs up.

"Ripe Pineapple" is a great name for that yellow.

That first photo is fantastic.

With two small children and a dog, I imagine you want to stay as clean and sleek as possible! I think think this is elegant and cool. And clean!

I like the airiness and colors used, but I agree that this place looks unfinished and too new, like they'd just moved in. Some art on the walls, curtains and lamps (I only see overhead lighting, which probably makes things look even more barren at night) and a few personal items (framed pictures, a collection, etc.) would do wonders to make the space feel warmer. Also, the rug under the dining table is way too small and the set seems too small given how many people live there.

main pic makes me want scream at those kids to stop playing on the sofa

very incomplete. would be interesting to see it again once you've finished decorating and furnishing it. I find the contrast in the colours to be too subtle for the hard lines and angles you've created.

Soo Vibrant! Lovin It!

Why no things on the walls? Art? Family photos? Seems incomplete...

Yes, the room WAS unfinished in these photos! To clarify the sparseness of the room, let me add that Frank took these pictures just after the walls were finished. The cool 'vintage meets modern' furnishings have now come in, and the room has become very warm and inviting . He was anxious to enter the room in the competition and rushed to post his entry on the last day of eligibility. Hopefully the colors of the room will speak for themselves in this "color contest".........BTW, Frank works in my Interior design studio and I'm delighted to see the fresh and inventive color choices he made for his daughters living room.......and that he took my advice!

I figured this was just after painting. THe grey in 3rd pic is genius. Agree with THeo though that the color contrasts could be starker for this sharp angles - then again, maybe I shouldn't speak until we see the 'moved in' version.

Also, go kids on that couch! Who is the room for anyways?

Very minimalist. I like that!

Great job! Very clever of you!

posted by philippespencerYes,
the room WAS unfinished in these photos! To clarify the sparseness of the room, let me add that Frank took these pictures just after the walls were finished. The cool 'vintage meets modern' furnishings have now come in, and the room has become very warm and inviting .
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This makes me feel like I'm in Norway. I need to buy a sleeping mask because it is just too stark.

Bra-vo!

Total lack of colour for this contest...a rug and 2 tables...starkness but not colour...

I agree that there's not really enough color for the contest, but the painting pattern is so fantastic! I love the color combination and the geometry does really cool things to the room.

I think that some people are not getting the jist of the contest. The focus is on the color, not the decorating of the room. It just so happens that most contestants have finished furnishing their rooms. It's clear that this paint job is new. Love it! Can't wait to see what you add as far as furniture to finish off the space, though the kids are loving the space as is!