- Name:
- Laura
- Location:
- Tucson, AZ
- Division:
- Light
- Inspiration for my palette:
- I rent and this Pink was already on the walls when I got here, but it was paired with a salmon/coral color on the wall that is now deep, rich brown. I liked the pink but paired with that salmon-y color, it was very 80's Palm Beach. I was going to paint over the pale pink too, but when I put the dark chocolate color up, I really liked the pink with it. It's a really big room, so to thread everything together, I kept the upholstered pieces light, mixed lots of patterns and made the whole thing more playful by adding shots of bright color around the room.
- Colors used in my room
- A very pale, warm pink and dark, rich mahogany brown on the walls, white and grey upholstery, silver accessories, and hits of cobalt blue, acid green and ultra-violet in the accent pieces.
- Tips for using color successfully
- Go one shade lighter than the color you think you want, unless it's black or a very dark color ;-) and look at a very "greyed down" version of the color you want...you would be surprised how saturated a color looks when it's up on the walls. A color that looks absolutely grey on a color swatch suddenly becomes the perfect shade of lilac or blue or green or yellow...you get the picture. Look to mother nature for great color combos...there are about 20 different shades of green on a tree, and they all work beautifully together!
- Palette
- Pretty in Pink
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Love all the colors used in the room and the mixture of patterns. It's rare and nice to see someone not afraid of color and patterns!
WOW. I LOVE the unusual color combo and the prevalence of shiny globes/disks! So unexpected, but really fun. And SOOOoOoooooOOOooo pretty! Great job.
I really like how you used the color that was already there (at least the pink0. This whole room displays such flair and confidence.
That is great. I need you at my house. Everything is so neat
I almost had a seizure looking at this room. This is in no way intended to be offensive, so please don't take it that way. I just see there is a whole lot going on between the circular mirrors, and the prints, and the bright colored pillows. I am just confused, and not sure where to look. The color could potentially work together, but not as is. IMO.
I love so many things in this room...there is just a lot to look at...a bit too much. It reminds me of a store. I had a hard time getting a sense of want the entire room like. I think it would look so much better with some items removed. As owlgirlo said...please don't take offense...you have amazing taste.
Happy to see one of my Tucson neighbors here. Good luck!
I like the bubble mirrors, but think it would be more effective on just one wall. Also, your seating looks really uncomfortable. I suggest that you take out 50% of your stuff and replace it with space or something organic/living.
This is so whimsical and interesting - love it!
Laura, this is amazing! Happy to see this wonderful use of the current colors in your home!
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Love, love this!
You are absolutely amaaaaazing! LOVE your individuality - it's like visual caffeine! New decorating term: BOHO BUZZ!!!!! Can't wait to see more from you :)