Name: Douglas
Location: Oakland, California
Type of Home: Apartment
Color Inspiration: One day while randomly strolling through the local market I came across the most beautifully blue colored loofa. I took it home immediately and knew I needed a wall this color.
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Peaceful Peacock
Color Inspiration continued: The blue and white added the vibrance to the neutral tones that previously took center stage.
Colors Used: Glidden- Peacock Blue and a good ole can of $5 Navy Blue oops paint.
Color Tip: Find furniture first, then paint. And if you absolutely have to have a specific color, change the furniture. Don't be affraid of color, it is your friend.
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Comments (17)
Love that shade of blue.
A gorgeous shade of blue. Very nice...love how it makes all your white accessories really pop.
gorgeous sofa. love the use of unusual woods, blues and white
Love this room, its my favorite! I like the blue/white contrast. excellent use of color!
Beautiful color. Can you tell me where you bought the globe light that is on the floor?
A great example of a carpeted room that would *really* benefit from a beautiful area rug.
Hi JillE,
I was lucky enough to get the floor lamps (I have two of those) from my grandparents, they have an incredible selection of furniture!
This space is exquisite! You're eye for color and placement of accent pieces is spot on. Your casual sophistication has me feeling relaxed yet not lethargic. Great job!
dido bobochicken!!
can i just say las vegas 1970...and i mean that as a compliment. very nice.
Fabulous room! And I like your sofa!
beautiful room! my favorite. Can you tell me where you got that tall lamp?
Beautiful shade of blue. I also love the placement of the artwork on your wall... and the use of mirrors as art! It all works perfectly with the room.
This could have easily turned into Grannie's room, but didn't. I love the mix of the old and new and that color is absolutely gorgeous!
Love the color, looks fantastic! Excellent decor too.
The best use of color! Excellent contrast between the contemporary and vintage. The large work of art in the first picture reminds me of a painting I was given by my BFF. Gorgeous all around!
Love the blue. LOVE the art!! Easliy my favorite room in the bunch.