Douglas' 'Peaceful Peacock' Living Room Room for Color - West #22

Douglas' 'Peaceful Peacock' Living Room
Room for Color - West #22

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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 (18)

Love that shade of blue.

posted by caminante on October 14th 2009 at 2:06pm
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A gorgeous shade of blue. Very nice...love how it makes all your white accessories really pop.

posted by suzy8track on October 14th 2009 at 2:14pm
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gorgeous sofa. love the use of unusual woods, blues and white

posted by laaronson on October 14th 2009 at 3:18pm
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Love this room, its my favorite! I like the blue/white contrast. excellent use of color!

posted by nerdnuts on October 14th 2009 at 3:20pm
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Beautiful color. Can you tell me where you bought the globe light that is on the floor?

posted by JillE on October 14th 2009 at 3:23pm
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A great example of a carpeted room that would *really* benefit from a beautiful area rug.

posted by Moxie the Maven on October 14th 2009 at 3:35pm
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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!

posted by thewillowconcept on October 14th 2009 at 3:35pm
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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!

posted by bobochicken on October 14th 2009 at 4:46pm
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dido bobochicken!!

posted by nemosmom on October 14th 2009 at 4:49pm
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can i just say las vegas 1970...and i mean that as a compliment. very nice.

posted by davidsl on October 14th 2009 at 6:52pm
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Fabulous room! And I like your sofa!

posted by Twirls on October 15th 2009 at 4:51am
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beautiful room! my favorite. Can you tell me where you got that tall lamp?

posted by vegasbaby on October 15th 2009 at 8:29am
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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.

posted by ande2994 on October 15th 2009 at 9:55am
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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!

posted by cliokitty on October 15th 2009 at 10:04am
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Love the color, looks fantastic! Excellent decor too.

posted by Leea on October 15th 2009 at 11:15am
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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!

posted by jimpez11 on October 15th 2009 at 8:37pm
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This could have turned out horrible and dated but instead it all works so wonderfully. Love how you incorporated contemporary and vintage looks and vintage styles without making it look staged, overstyled or souless. really nice.

posted by TheoJ on October 15th 2009 at 11:07pm
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Love the blue. LOVE the art!! Easliy my favorite room in the bunch.

posted by love4ardo on October 16th 2009 at 11:16am
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