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Michele's 'Shanghai Dreams' Bedroom
Room for Color - West #20


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Name: Michele
Location: Portland, Oregon
Type of Home: Tiny Craftsman

Color Inspiration: When we bought our home, previous owners painted everything beige. This our first breakout! My husband likes it and considers it playful. We have alot of heirloom asian antiques. The blue and gold really got my heart beating!

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Shanghai Dreams




Colors Used: Miller Paint
Evolution Ceramic Matte Finish
"cape cod bay/0633"


Color Tip: You won't know unless you try. I try everything! No shame in that!


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I can't vote, it says voting for this has expired, it was just posted!!!

Michele, great room; I love the cheetah print throw pillows and the curtain you used behind the bed!

Good luck!

posted by pechocha on October 13th 2009 at 1:56pm
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voting is working - thanks!

posted by janel on October 13th 2009 at 1:59pm
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I love the colors and I really love the asian antiques!

posted by Midwestdiva on October 13th 2009 at 2:02pm
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Very pretty. I love the screen. Yea, PDX!

posted by SQ on October 13th 2009 at 2:02pm
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Love this. Perfect!

posted by KWorld on October 13th 2009 at 2:07pm
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The fretwork mirror! Love!

posted by queenbee1230 on October 13th 2009 at 3:14pm
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Love the references and how it is not too over the top Shanghai. Great color.

posted by cliokitty on October 13th 2009 at 3:17pm
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I love how lived in this room feels -- it's eclectic, but doesn't feel too all over the place. Clean and comfortable. The fabric panel behind the bed are a great idea too. I might try this in my new apartment!

posted by vmac56 on October 13th 2009 at 5:22pm
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This room is a bit strange to me. The individual pieces are Asian or Asian-inspired, but the overall look and feel isn't Asian. It's a really nice room, though, definitely "finished". I like the blue/gold accents with copious amounts of cream.

posted by taritac on October 13th 2009 at 5:40pm
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Beautiful!

posted by Myshkin on October 13th 2009 at 7:05pm
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Will you come and finish our bedroom??? Looks great - love the colors and how everything comes together.

posted by lproz001 on October 13th 2009 at 8:28pm
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This room certainly is a dream! I wish Michele would decorate our house!

posted by bethshea on October 13th 2009 at 9:10pm
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Gorgeous ginger jar! Don't forget to invite me to every garage sale at your place.

posted by Conster88 on October 13th 2009 at 10:43pm
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I love that blue, and have a bedroom I want to redo, and that paint isn't carried anywhere near me, darn it!

posted by flyingchange on October 13th 2009 at 10:55pm
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This room is stunning! A masterpiece!

posted by KeithT on October 13th 2009 at 11:16pm
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Wow! The colors really pop. Somebody's got talent!

posted by Sarahmutal on October 13th 2009 at 11:29pm
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Another beautiful room!!!

posted by Sticks09 on October 13th 2009 at 11:59pm
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Michele... that is really lovely. Who knew all of those years ago that you would be a published decorator?! It looks beautiful! :) Congratulations! :) Loves it!

Love Danny :)

posted by kalamaty on October 14th 2009 at 12:27am
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Gorgeous play of light & color! It's fresh but still very rich without being stuffy! Lovely!

posted by SyniB on October 14th 2009 at 12:51am
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The best bedroom yet! Peaceful and calming yet somehow exciting. Very nice.

posted by sanpasqual on October 14th 2009 at 1:01am
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Love it, except I feel like maybe the medallion duvet cover/pillow are too much? I would go for less pattern, more texture there. The fretwork mirror is particularly delicious... sigh.

posted by marie516 on October 14th 2009 at 1:03am
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Great job! Very warm and cozy. / Sarah

posted by soveraker on October 14th 2009 at 9:05am
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Inspiring!

posted by KristineMarcus on October 14th 2009 at 9:44am
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great job!

posted by amadix on October 14th 2009 at 10:23am
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Love the bedding!!! Source info on the blue and gold coverlet?

posted by PhillyLass on October 14th 2009 at 10:35am
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Hi Michele here- thanks PhillyLass! Actually thank you EVERYONE for voting and leaving comments! You're all the BEST! As for the navy silk medallion coverlet- you'll laugh but I found it for 20 bucks at an estate sale the day after I painted the room. It was the last piece of the puzzle! I was told that the previous owner had traveled extensively to Hong Kong and bought it there. I've never seen anything like it here stateside.

posted by ohmylemonpie on October 14th 2009 at 10:52am
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Love your room! It makes me want to redecorate mine.

posted by jlcjohnson on October 14th 2009 at 3:26pm
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I might paint the ceiling too. Maybe a slightly lighter shade than your walls? Nice photography, btw.

posted by SweeetTea on October 14th 2009 at 5:41pm
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I LOVE it! Great mix of colors and fabrics.

posted by saknight on October 14th 2009 at 8:38pm
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Great job Michelle! The blue and gold is a fantastic color combination.

posted by seanwu01 on October 14th 2009 at 8:38pm
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Love the simple yet sophisticated design!

posted by L5495 on October 14th 2009 at 9:11pm
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Beautiful room! I love the blue and gold combination.

posted by lcheung on October 14th 2009 at 11:38pm
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Beautiful!!

posted by zlarned on October 15th 2009 at 11:56am
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Beautiful job Michelle! You are very talented. :) Michael & Anna Costa

posted by annacosta on October 22nd 2009 at 3:05pm
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I can't believe you're losing to that anyone's kitchen... if only for considering the fact that this is a *colour* contest.

posted by tulpoeid on October 22nd 2009 at 5:59pm
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I'm with tulpoeid. You were robbed! The kitchen is nice but something you could find in any spec showroom of a newly "converted loft." Your bedroom is fabulous - an incredibly cohesive design that looks effortless. That is good design.

posted by terridactl on October 23rd 2009 at 1:48am
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This is STUNNING! You've made a cool blue incredibly warm. I love the starburst mirror on top of the curtains. I wouldn't have thought to do that but it looks great. I also love the cheetah pillows juxtaposed with the Asian textiles. Well done!

AT -- I am trying to vote for this room in the finals but it is displaying results as if I've already voted even though I haven't. If you see this post I vote for Michele! Thanks :)

posted by Lucy (SF Bay Area) on October 23rd 2009 at 12:25pm
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oriental... love it, the detail in the mirror frame is amazing.

posted by click 4 beds on November 4th 2009 at 7:22am
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