Name: Rachel...By taking cues from the Mediterranean architectural style of the house and regional color influences, we brought in a palette of warm, rich tones to infuse the rooms with energy. Each space is uniquely-defined based on its function and desired mood, while still retaining a sense of cohesion and flow from one room to the next.
Color Tip: Color is all about context. You must consider the environment carefully - lighting (both natural and artificial), size of space, architectural details, how it relates to other existing colors, contrast (balance of darks and lights, warms and cools), proportions of colors, desired atmosphere, the needs/tastes of those using the space and many, many other factors.
Colors Used: Benjamin Moore Aura paint: Tuscon Red, Bryant Gold, Amber, Golden Grooves
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The colors here are great - but Rachel has a significant issue with scale in her Living Room...
...that little Purple Tulsta Chair from IKEA is absolutely DWARFED by that massive sage green Chair-and-a-Half and matching Sofa. It really doesn't need to be there at all.
She desperately needs some end tables and lighting in that room too as well as a more substantial coffee table.
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Charming. I for one love the pop of purple in the living room. And there is no need to fill the room with more tables or a larger coffee table.
view Lori's profile
the architecture is wonderful and the choice of colors is great. i love love love bright colors and the more the better :0 but i have to say i hate that rug. i hope it is comfy and warm, because as piece of decor, it is not doing its job
view elinka189's profile
it's true, the purple chair is just there temporarily while we hunt for new furniture... a work in progress!
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view rperls's profile
Awesome!
view Margiefriend's profile
i think most of us are actually a work in progress and you can be proud of what you have accomplished. beautiful colors and it must have been a lot of work, a lot of "cutting in". well done!
where did you get your sun and your sad hippo?
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i like a few things about this even though it's not my style. 1) i can tell you actually thought about it. 2) it's nice to see someone make a huge impact while still keeping a budget. 3) THE WINDOWS IN YOUR KITCHEN!!! drool
view mariegael's profile
It looks cozy and I love the hippo.
view thursday's profile
You make yellow orange and red look easy. I love it.
view Sylvia K's profile
Awesome!
view mansi's profile
I understand it's a rented home, but kitchen needs to be lightened up. If you can't paint the cabinets, perhaps you could have used a lighter,warmer shade of yellow. That shade look somewhat dead in the photo (but that may be the lighting).
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