- Name:
- Taylor
- Location:
- Toronto Canada
- Division:
- International
- Inspiration for my palette:
- We wanted out condo to feel fun and a little quirky. We appreciate neutrals in other people's homes but we like our home to be vibrant. We also like to be able to add new objects or art without a worry of whether or not it matches. We enjoy new artists as well as reclaimed materials, geology, nature and vintage furniture and we wanted our room to "work" without looking either too disorganized or too planned.
- Colors used in my room
- We painted the walls a cool gray and kept our flooring light to create an open, airy space. We had fun with the colour in our accessories and mixed the earth tones of natural materials with vibrant splashes of red, orange, teal and blue. To be honest, we found the red flokati on Craigslist just after we purchased the condo and the room began to take shape from there. We think our use of black, white and gray provides balance and allows us to add colour without it being overpowering.
- Tips for using color successfully
- We are so glad we choose cool, neutral walls. They really allow us to maintain a colourful space without the walls closing in on us or the appearance of clutter. We really wanted to emphasize the large open space that we have in our condo. One day, we will probably try something more dramatic but we will really need to pay attention to the light in the room to see what it tells us. Light wall colours are much more forgiving!
- Palette
- Vintage Bright
Categories:
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2012,
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Oooh La La. That is kickin'.
I like your quote: "We also like to be able to add new objects or art without a worry of whether or not it matches". I do the same and I love that your coffee table is higher than most.
Nice job.
Wow! My favorite so far. I love the rug and the pig.
Its my fave as well. From Piero Fornasetti to piggie..the colors are so alive and the style very put together and young!
: ) Jo Happy
Fun, lively place! I have a ceramic piggy in my yard I think I'll clean up and retire to my living room - thanks!
Want your Fornasetti scatter cushion!
Thank you all for the touching comments. Our living room will certainly not appeal to all tastes but we wanted it to feel playful and hip.
@LyonStill - Thank you for the compliments. We wanted a higher, more functional coffee table.
@Golden Shine - Good luck with your company! Yes, non-toxic substances are important to us. We have a greyhound (he didn't want to be in the pictures) who sticks his nose on every surface he can reach. :) The big red painting is actually mine. I'm not an artist but I found a cheap canvass on Craigslist the day after we bought the red flokati so I decided it was fate.
To everyone else, thanks for your votes and kind words. We're just thrilled to be a part of a contest with so many talented people!
I love it! It makes me happy :)
Is really one of the best of the entire contest. Well done.
Way to go, Taylor. I'm so impressed!
Nice to see all the good things you've done--great taste and style.
You have my vote.
Barbara L.
Very nicely done. I'll have you decorate my house when I can afford one.
Maybe you should start a second business....
I'll take 10% from all referrals....okay okay....9%.....jeez. lol
Eric
I love it! All the midcentury pieces excite me, for sure. Well done and "favorited".
Beautiful Design. The space is clean, clear colourful and alive. Spectacular!
Thank you for all the support, votes and positive comments. This room may not be for everyone but we feel it's cheerful and fun.
Thrilled to see you strutting your stuff on AT. Go Taylor!
I think this is the BEST I have seen! Thanks Taylor! You are inspiring!
Taylor, or anyone else.....where where where is that lamp from on the left? It looks like its made from a bunch a french horns. If it was a DIY, where did you source the materials?!?!
Great room, well done.
What a great contest! I feel so inspired to step outside my comfort zone that a part of me wants to run out and buy some paint today. There were so many great entries and it was a true honour to participate.
@tmp: Thanks for the commenting on our mystery lamp. It was love at first sight when I saw it on Craigslist. My boyfriend re-wired it while I polished the chorme so it was a team effort. It's so old that any markings have totally faded but we'd love to know where it's originally from...