Name: Lauren
Location: Nashville, TN
Type of Home: Ranch/Cottage
What inspired you to use color? I have always loved color. I like to use color to create moods in my home. I use brighter, vivid colors in the living spaces to create energy and lighter, toned down colors in our bedroom for a more peaceful mood. I tend to use neutrals as the base for my rooms to create balance and depth.
Color Tip: Everything does not have to match.
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love your kitchen! the green, with the white cabinets, qnd the pressed tin backsplash- fabulous
George: I dress based on mood.
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Lurrrve your bedroom. It looks stylish and serene.
what's the piece above the bed in the bedroom? my husband and i are looking for something new...
Yeah, what is that above the bed. Can we have a closer look? Am piqued.
Beautiful! Can you please tell me the color you used for the nursery and living room?
love your home, i would also like to see a closer look at what that is above the bed!
i don't understand the layout in the bedroom. why is the bed shoved in the corner it seems it would be better on the opposite wall without a window. other than that everyyhing else looks great
Bedroom seems a little empty, but the rest of the place is beautifully done. Very sophisticated color combos - switching between softer neutrals and stronger primaries. Also love the variations in texture and material - the marble tiles, the LR room, and the artwork above the bed.
More orange and green. Oy.
I'm loving the living room, though.
really nice color combos
I believe the piece above the bed is a C Jere (or similar) metal sculpture...
...and I agree that the bedroom should be rearranged to face the windows - but I enjoy the rest of the place, especially the bathroom, entry and living rooms
I know this post is old, but Lauren, I would LOVE to see more photos of your place. It looks as though we've chosen the same colors for our new condo and I alter between loving it and having painter's remorse. Do you have any pics on Flikr? Thank you!