Lisa and Joey's Paris in the Desert Room for Color - West #13

Lisa and Joey's Paris in the Desert
Room for Color - West #13

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Name: Lisa
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type of Home: two bedroom condo

Color Inspiration: I was lucky enough to find a couple of vintage paintings of Paris on eBay. One of them was of the tiny street in Paris where my husband and I stayed during our honeymoon last year. We loved the color palettes and also liked the idea of using blue to contrast with the fact that we live in the desert.

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Lisa and Joey's Paris in the Desert

Colors Used: We used Sherwin-Williams paint in Reflecting Pool (SW 6486) on the focal wall which, along with the ceiling, had been previously covered in mirrors by a former owner. The room felt so much calmer after the mirrors were removed and the wall was painted this color. Creamy (SW 7012) was used on all the other walls. I love the texture that milky white paint creates on brick.

Color Tip: Incorporating shades of white is a great way to add contrast and give your colors "breathing room".

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Comments (21)

Love the design!

posted by KittyDigs on October 8th 2009 at 4:45pm
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I like the idea of that blue on the walls.

posted by caminante on October 8th 2009 at 5:05pm
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Love it!

posted by imastewardess on October 8th 2009 at 5:11pm
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I've seen it in person and as good as the photos are, they do not do it justice. They just can't capture the charm.

posted by fluffbomb on October 8th 2009 at 5:44pm
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i always think of Joey n Lisa's apartment with designer's glee. I can only hope to someday capture the cute, fresh style they have going on in my own home someday. Good job fwiendlies!!!!

posted by epedersen on October 8th 2009 at 6:24pm
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Love the colors!

posted by hgtvaddict on October 8th 2009 at 9:50pm
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Love the colors!

posted by louisakate on October 8th 2009 at 10:26pm
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I'd sleep there. looks sweet.

posted by toddmcqueendpi on October 8th 2009 at 11:08pm
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I do sleep there. :)

The colors in the room feel like they're pouring out of that Paris street in the painting to the right. We spent two weeks in Paris for our honeymoon. That Lisa captured the essence of the experience in color amazes me.

posted by joeyrobertparks on October 9th 2009 at 12:55am
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Thanks a bunch for the nice comments! They're much appreciated!

posted by space/lift on October 9th 2009 at 2:18am
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Great Job.....Love everything!

posted by Pam118 on October 9th 2009 at 3:43am
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I like it!!

posted by emal on October 9th 2009 at 4:30am
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C'est magnifique...bien fait!

posted by RobHed on October 9th 2009 at 11:06am
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Rich colors - so pretty!
Ooo - lala!

posted by kmgorman1 on October 9th 2009 at 11:22am
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These colors are great, really look soothing

posted by sherrys on October 9th 2009 at 11:52am
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Love the blue but where is Clemintine's bed?

posted by PierreORourke on October 9th 2009 at 1:19pm
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Lovely. I like the fact that the color commitment is all the way down to the carpet.

posted by Megan in AZ on October 10th 2009 at 8:04am
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I must know where you got that comforter? It's amazing!

Please, please, please tell the source :)

posted by thatmeggirl on October 11th 2009 at 3:19pm
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The duvet cover is vintage Anthropologie ;-), which means it's no longer available. Sorry!

posted by space/lift on October 12th 2009 at 9:06am
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I love the colors, and in this case, unlike hardwood or tile, the luxe touch of the carpet adds extra coziness. Great job, Lisa and Joey!

-"Stylin'" G (Gilat)

posted by Stylin on October 12th 2009 at 3:54pm
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I really like everything about your lovely room...simple/uncluttered atmosphere, colors, and sweet Paris paintings. Very nice!

posted by Honore on October 25th 2009 at 4:56pm
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