- Name:
- Terri
- Location:
- Saskatoon Canada
- Division:
- International
- Inspiration for my palette:
- This was originally the dining room, and when we moved in, it was painted a very dull sage green. We wanted something warm and lively, and this wall colour was lovely with our dining furniture. A couple months in, we decided this space would actually work better as our living room. Suddenly my blue sofa and purple rug were in my (very bright) coral room, which I had never intended when we painted! I also happened to have a canvas that tied these colours all together - this room is a happy accident. It shouldn't work, but I swear it feels fantastic to sit here while my husband cooks supper. I can't wait until we install a wall of shelving where the very large painting is hanging out; then I'll get play with these colours all over again!
- Colors used in my room
- "Funny Valentine" by Behr (a very pink coral), "Oxford White" by Benjamin Moore, and the lovely blue of our velvet sofa.
- Tips for using color successfully
- Choose colours you love and follow your gut, despite what others may say. When I showed people the "Funny Valentine" paint chip, they looked at me sideways. Now, people comment on how much they love it, almost as soon as they enter the house.
- Palette
- Funny Valentine
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Love how the colors compliment each other. I agree...it shouldn't work but it does.Very nice!
Is there a source for your canvas paintings? Love those colors!
The room looks great but frankly I think any space would feel good to sit in while a husband (or anyone else) is cooking.
This room is amazing. Im curious about how well the trunk works as a coffee table. Ive been looking for a coffee table for forever, and love the look.
Hi Tracy! The paintings are my own - that's why they were just kicking around. :)
Xtina, the trunk works fine, but we're on the look-out for something to replace it. It was my grandmother's, and it's starting to look a little more worn than I'd like. Also, my husband always complains that it's a little too high to put his feet up on comfortably (part of the extra wear, I suppose). It's a good size, and I like the storage, though!
Yay! Go Saskatoon person! I love the colours, neighbour.
It does work very well. In pic 2 the entryway looks very unfinished compared to the WoW of the LR; I'd remove the cube & add a 3rd pic on that wall. Like the trunk; perfectly narrow & good for storage. All in all, aring, different & successful!
i LOVE your artwork! and i LOVE your room! wow!
I love your art as well. Your use of aqua & black in multiple rooms is clever. Your trunk is gorgeous. My grandparents' cedar trunk is beautiful, efficient storage; but, not as a coffee table in my space (for the same reasons that you mentioned). I placed it in a better place topped with a beautiful, jewel-toned table runner. A cushion (made with upholstery remnant) may be in it's future.
love the artwork as well!