Northwest #23: Barbara and Giorgia's Energetic, Welcoming Colors

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Name: Barbara & Giorgia
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Type of Home: One bedroom rental
What inspired you to use color? We live in a rental, where we're not allowed to paint the walls! So we've brought color into our home through textiles and accessories, our artwork and that of our friends. We're drawn to colors that reflect the nature that surrounds us, and remind us of the ochres and terracottas of our home town, Rome. We want to come home and feel energized and welcomed by the colors we see.

Color Tip: Color can be fun, joyful, relaxing, inspiring. Choose the color to fit your mood!

Colors Used: mustard, terracotta, teal, deep reds, and lots of green

Comments (18)

Your colors are great. I'm pretty sure that I just fell in love with a bowl of yarn!

posted by jessibee on October 15th 2008 at 2:35pm
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Melikes. Alot.

posted by scmtngirl on October 15th 2008 at 2:48pm
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love the accessories

posted by LaDonnaNichole on October 15th 2008 at 2:52pm
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very good

posted by ziiip on October 15th 2008 at 5:15pm
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I love it! truly energetic and welcoming.

posted by modernlogcabin on October 15th 2008 at 5:43pm
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that picture makes me want espresso

posted by mariegael on October 15th 2008 at 6:00pm
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With a view like that why bother with blinds, would love to see the photo redone, with the blinds up!

posted by mimiz on October 15th 2008 at 6:40pm
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I love the women with bags art and want to curl up in that bowl of yarn. What a comfortable space.

posted by Spacesha on October 15th 2008 at 7:49pm
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What a great place - colorful, yet soothing. I love the couch - Ikea Kramfors?? It all works well together...
Where did you get the green side table with wheels?

posted by Ta on October 16th 2008 at 4:13am
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Amazing view!

posted by Manuchao on October 16th 2008 at 4:42am
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Love the place and especially the bowl of yarn.

posted by Monica on October 16th 2008 at 5:17am
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Thanks for all the wonderful comments! Yes, our couch is an IKEA Kramfors - you may have noticed that much of the house is IKEA! But the cover is from Bemz, a Swedish company that makes covers for IKEA sofas and armchairs, in a huge range of colors. The green table is a LACK coffee table from IKEA, to which we added castors. Thanks again!

posted by gioEucalyptus on October 16th 2008 at 7:08am
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Great picture! The light is perfect!

posted by delikatissen on October 16th 2008 at 7:20am
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You have done a beautiful and fantastic job!!!

posted by keeks on October 16th 2008 at 10:52am
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Great job!!! Beautiful colors and perfect pictures!

posted by Danijela on October 17th 2008 at 11:37am
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Loved the bright color use, but with enough restraint so as to not overwhelm!

posted by mlleglle on October 21st 2008 at 7:52am
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Beautiful home! How do you get your basil to grow so beautifully?

posted by Cherry on October 22nd 2008 at 6:04pm
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i hope i win