SFGate's design blog The Wallflower recently featured the colorful house of a photographer and art director couple living in North Oakland. The paint choices throughout the home are very nice, but this image really blew us away...
Shades of Pink
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They created the shades of pink by starting with a deep fuschia (Pantone Blushing Red) and adding a bit of white incrementally for each band of color. Such a great idea, and so much more cost effective than buying a can for each stripe! You can see more of the couple's house at The Wallflower, including other happy paint choices used throughout their home.
(Image: Tina Barseghian for SFGate)
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I want to go to there. sigh.
Yea, I love pink.
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The link doesn't work. Love the shaded wall though.
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Have to wonder how the guy feels?
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That reminds me of the beauty shop on Ugly Betty. Link to photo: http://bp0.blogger.com/_Skoh-lE8sO0/SCOgvFwLFLI/AAAAAAAAH6s/FgOwI3VOFPw/s400/215 Diaz Hilda 13 Hair Chop.jpg
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link fixed!
-lily
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Perhaps he doesn't think a wall color threatens his masculinity or sense of self?
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I've often thought how fun a sweet pink powder room would be, but wouldn't dare, fearing shading into pepto-bismal territory. Pretty.
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Liquid joie de vivre.
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Happy place... plus I have those shoes:-)
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I really like the tonal effect.
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how cute!
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ChrisGal-
If he's anything like me (a dude that loves color, especially of the pantone and gradient variety), he likes it a lot! :)
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