The contest is underway! and our first post is up. Here at AT:Chicago, we've received 15 25 entries so far for our Annual Color Contest...but we're hoping for many, many more. The 2006 Midwest entries were fantastic, plentiful, and of course, colorful, and this year we expect no less.

This time around we have regional prizes in addition to the national winners, so don't keep your colorful home under wraps - you could be the midwest color champion.

Some inspiration from (and links to) a few of last years entries below the jump:

One key bit of info to take away from looking at the 2006 entries: the ones with the naturally lit, sharp, best-quality-possible photos did well in the competition. Take your photos carefully and send us the best of the best - we want your gorgeous colorful room to look just as gorgeous on our front page! Here is a link or two to some good tips.

Melissa (and Jacques') Day and Night Entry

Luke's Rich and Modern Bath Entry

Adam's Kaleidoscope Finalist Video

Brooke's Brave Blast of Brightness Entry

Tricia's Dressed Up Pallette Finalist Entry

And, of course, The Winners!: Marilyn and Peter's Home Studio Harmony Entry

Good Luck to all future contestants! Get the details here.

Top Photo: John and Anna's Old and New Rendezvous Entry