Name: yojmacLocation: Richmond, CA
Type of Home: Apartment
What inspired you to use color? When I moved to a new apartment a few months ago, a few things inspired me to experiment with color. I wasn’t loving the beige carpets after years of hardwood floors, the landlords allowed painting, and I had lots of pent up ideas from tuning in to AT! This place is near the beach and woods, so I wanted to enhance that outdoorsy, relaxing feel...
...At the same time, I have eclectic taste and have collected a lot of colorful, but not necessarily related pieces. I tried to find wall colors that could help unify the look while letting my art and other favorite pieces stand out. Specific inspiration came from collecting ideas from magazines and websites, but also looking closely at my own belongings to figure out what resonated the most for me, and building on those.
Color Tip: Visualize! I use powerpoint to drop images of furniture, fabric, accessories and wall colors into virtual ‘rooms’. It’s a simple way to collect and rule out ideas. But the most effective way to visualize is to just sit in a room and imagine your new idea in context. My second tip though is to experiment. My least planned combinations are often my favorite.
Colors Used: Blue Echo, Benjamin Moore Aura Oat Straw, Benjamin Moore Aura Beau Geste, Pratt & Lambert
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Comments (39)
the colours you've used in your dining area and bedroom are lovely
I agree with Kiwi, the colors in the dining area and bedroom are fantastic!
Where is that awesome table from???
Are you asking about the "awesome" George Nelson bench used as coffee table? It's been around since 1946 ;-)
Is that a basenji trotting in the door?
This is my absolute favorite so far! I love the blue and beige together. The combination definitely evokes the beach. And, I love the bird duvet.
Great work!
awesome! i like how you worked around the carpet and all the negatives to make such a nice place. can you put instructions on how you made the nifty office bulletin board? love it!
Absolutely gorgeous! Love the clean lines, airiness, tranquility mixed with splashes of color and fun.
Love this place, it`s so relaxed and soft. I have that Nelson bench for weeks in my head for our living room and this pic in another great shot of its classic beauty...
Stellar! What a beautiful place.
Really lovely. Those blue greens in the bedroom and dining area are my favorites.
absolutely beautiful! The colors are soothing and the space is well designed.
You have a really relaxing and inviting place! Do you mind me asking what color of blue you used in the bedroom? I think it would be perfect in my bathroom!
Although they are neutral in color, I love the shape of those armless side chairs (I'm looking for some in the exact shape)! I'm guessing that they are from craigslist or some other vintage source by the shape of the legs. If not, where did they come from?
The blue color in the dining area is a nice touch also! I really wish my place was "finished" so I could enter this contest...oh well.
You've only been here a few months?
Wow! Great job!
I love this apartment.
Very nice color choices! You have a lovely home!
How beautiful! The clean, simple lines are elegant, and your color choices are inspired. It's an airy, relaxed space that's an inspiration for anyone looking to take a bland apartment and inject real style without a major redo. Stunning!
phenomenal! as a dog owner i appreciate white slipcovers everywhere, washable and bleachable for pet-friendly cohabitation. backdrop of that super-gorgeous blue and neutral beige makes it all come together in crisp and classically modern look.
very pretty and charming. my bedroom is the same blue as your kitchen and I find it so calming and, yet rich.
What a great place! So cozy. Love the contrast of the walls and all the white furniture. And I LOVE the bedspread. And such a great dresser. Where did you get it? It looks like something you could get at a flea market in NYC! :)
I love that the dog matches the living room - or is it vice versa? Also, that shade of blue on the walls is fantastic.
The colors, design and thoughtfulness around this apartment are all so warm and inviting! Every detail put together creates a space that I could lounge in all day long...!
This looks great, especially the dining area. Is that the "blue echo" color? I tried a similar color for my bedroom, but it was a little brighter than intended.
My absolute favorite!! The colors are so beautiful and the mix of artwork and little collections make this place so personal! Truly feels like a warm and friendly home. And LOVE the pup!
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! I don't know if this is the most colorful, but I love, love, love your decor and the colors you chose. It all looks so peaceful and calming. Your bdrm comforter/duvet is fabulous. Mind sharing where you got it?
You have some photos on your wall made by and Etsy artist!
I want to move in! The colors are both soothing and warm, and the eclectic mix of modern and classic pieces is fresh and inviting. Beige wall-to-wall was never so well flattered.
The photo with the blue walls, antique bureau and the pink flowers is just delicious. What a beautiful composition of colors and tones.
I love, love, love the bedspread. Where did you get it????
Wow!! I am so delighted to hear the positive responses – thank you! I was really nervous about entering, so you have made my month. To answer a few questions that you’ve raised:
- How to make the bulletin board. I wrapped batting and fabric around a 2x4 piece of plywood, stapled it all down in back, and screwed on a wire in back for hanging. Easiest DIY ever.
- The dog is indeed ½ basenji – nice catch. But she’s jumbo sized, as her other half is pit bull. And yes, I absolutely decorate to complement her lovely coloring and anticipate her muddy paws!
- The bedroom paint is Benjamin Moore’s Aura, in Blue Echo.
- The armless chairs and couch are from Room & Board’s Jasper collection.
- The duvet cover is Dwell’s Chinoiserie pattern. Thanks to DesignPublic.com for the fabulous outlet pricing on that find.
- And Etsy it is. Another good observation! Several pieces in my office, living and dining rooms came from different etsy artists over the past couple years.
Thanks again all!
- yojmac
This is lovely.
Particularly lovely apartment. Excellent sense of context. Bravo.
Beautiful dog, beautiful, serene place. I too covet those armless chairs.
my favorite so far!
as someone who favors neutrals myself, i love this entry in the colors contest. love the key use of the blue, surrounded by neutrals, great textures, beautiful lines. perfect!
Love Love Love it.
Restful colors that are easy on the eye
Welcoming furniture for friends and pets alike
Quiet, contemplative art that doesn't overwhelm
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dreamy, cozy home
While I think the colors are relaxing, I would have like to see color on your furniture. Not my favorite, but very nice.
Yojmac, great looking place and congrats on making it to the next round. I wish I could say the same, but I'm out:( and I am a professional too! However, I just wanted to point out that we eerily have similar taste. I have the Chinoiserie shams as well (though skimped on the duvet for save $$$) and the same IKEA fabric on my bulletin boards in my home office!
veddy nice!