Northwest #22: Spacesha's Heart-Skipping Colors

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Name: Spacesha
Location: San Francisco
Type of Home: Condo
What inspired you to use color? I adore bright colors and can never seem to pair down my palette. When we walk in the door on a sunny morning, the light streaming in is breathtaking. The colors make it a lively space for entertaining. Our condo had a lot of angular and cool white walls when we moved in. We brought in the bright pinky/red tones with olive green, light blue, buttery yellow and orange accents to warm it up...

...Then we threw a housewarming party and asked our friends for plants to make it feel alive (and add bright green!). Upstairs in the bedroom and office we opted for more fresh yet muted and calming colors. Things move more slowly in this space, it’s comforting. I always wake up in a good mood when I open my eyes to this color yellow-green.

Color Tip: Go for it! If you tend to fall in love with lots of colors and fun accessories or furniture (like I do), just go for it. If the color reflects your personality and makes your heart skip - it was meant to be! And it will make you happy every time you see your fabulous wall or piece. If it's a wall you're after, paint is cheap and it's worth the fun change it brings. But remember to test it in all lights - one hour's olive green is another hour's mustard yellow.

Colors Used: Benjamin Moore: Granada Hills Gold (dining room) Ace: Midas Touch (chimney) Ace: Milkweed Pod (brown behind TV and bedroom) Ace: Outback (bedroom green)

Comments (29)

I really like this space, it feels warm, welcoming and airy.

Using colors accents in ornaments like the small pumpkins and flowers are very nice touches.

posted by andresj on October 15th 2008 at 1:00pm
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Great place! Love the colors, decals, algae, and painting above the fireplace. What type of plant is the one to the left of the Lennon photo?

posted by SB on October 15th 2008 at 1:01pm
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cool place

posted by hanako66 on October 15th 2008 at 1:10pm
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such a beautiful and vibrant home! if only you could customize the kittens to match the couch.

posted by mollymonster on October 15th 2008 at 1:13pm
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love the 'mural' over the bed.

posted by formosagirl on October 15th 2008 at 1:19pm
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SB the "painting" is actually some fabric stretched over a blank canvas that's waiting for a painting. I couldn't handle the blank white rectangle any longer.
The plant is a Pencil Cactus or Milkbush. We affectionately call it Stick Plant. Thanks!

posted by Spacesha on October 15th 2008 at 1:51pm
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really great place. love the bridge on your TV!

posted by carlac on October 15th 2008 at 2:26pm
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These beautiful colors remind me of Spain. Wonderful!

posted by monarda on October 15th 2008 at 2:26pm
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What a great space! The colors you used are terrific! They really add warmth to the rooms

posted by suzy8track on October 15th 2008 at 2:41pm
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cooool

posted by ziiip on October 15th 2008 at 3:52pm
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What a fantastic place. I love the wall of windows by the fireplace.

posted by PhillyLass on October 15th 2008 at 5:21pm
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Absolutely beautiful spaces you've created a. Stunning. Makes me want to hop on a plane.

posted by youngestof12 on October 16th 2008 at 5:22am
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What a beautiful place! The colors, light, accessories... it's all very inspiring. I especially like the cool guitar rack/display. Where are the bedroom dressers from?

posted by nepacena on October 16th 2008 at 7:59am
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I've seen this space and it's totally a reflection of the personalities that live there, bright, alive and gorgeous!

posted by yyzpeanut on October 16th 2008 at 6:28pm
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So much light everywhere!
Beautiful!

posted by Danijela on October 17th 2008 at 11:34am
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Beautiful place, thanks for leeting us in!

posted by carrefour_ny on October 17th 2008 at 7:28pm
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By the way, what's the rug in the living room, by the window? Thanks!

posted by carrefour_ny on October 17th 2008 at 7:29pm
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Thanks everyone for such amazing praise, it means a lot and I truly appreciate the kind words.

Nepacena: The dressers are from a warehouse type of furniture shop in SF near Kansas and Rhode Island streets - I can't recall the name.

Carrefour_ny: The wool rug by the window is the Gabbeh Rug in indigo from Pottery Barn. Though, I'm not sure when it was purchased, I bought it from my neighbor when he moved.

posted by Spacesha on October 19th 2008 at 5:26pm
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Quite beautiful....the light streaming in the wall of windows is deepened and enriched by the warm and contrasting colours you have chosen. Good job!

posted by cyntor on October 21st 2008 at 4:57am
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Such a beautiful and warm, inviting space! Love it!

posted by TBuena on October 21st 2008 at 5:10am
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Does that gibson have a glittery jungle scene on it? Very nice.

posted by thisisgeoff on October 21st 2008 at 6:23am
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I love the color of the sofa, especially with the light streaming in on it. The wall colors and decorations are so warm and inviting. I'd love to live in a place like this. Great job!

posted by ajhnh10 on October 21st 2008 at 7:42am
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Gorgeous, doll-face. And I really like that yellow in the afternoon sun.

posted by dianalily on October 21st 2008 at 9:40am
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I hang my guitars that way, too! Functional and sculptural.

posted by jazzybelle on October 21st 2008 at 11:20am
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I love this condo, I really do. Love the new wall decals in the bedroom too. :)

posted by BellePepper on October 21st 2008 at 6:22pm
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Gorgeous! The space is beautiful, the brights are great accents on the neutrals, and I love the decals.

posted by tr3tr3 on October 21st 2008 at 7:40pm
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Love this one! Beautiful colors the yellow is perfect for the light that is available. Decals are a superb touch for the dining area.

posted by Taoish on October 24th 2008 at 12:33pm
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Love the colors and the use of the instruments. The best part might be the kitty in the back :)