Archive for the ‘Orange’ Category

On February 19th the winner of HGTV’s Dreamhome 2010 will be chosen. This is the fourteenth Dream Home since it started in 1997. The house is located in Sandia Park, New Mexico, and has eighteen rooms (counting the 3 car garage). Let’s take a look at a few of them:

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Calm green bedroom with light green walls with brown and cream accents. Also, all trim and window frames are painted a demure blue. If this was my bedroom, I would paint the ceiling, I have a personal war going on with bare wood surfaces.

(view 360 degrees)

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The same bedroom viewed from the bed. To the left is a “sunrise room”, separated by a wall with an open fireplace and a flat screen TV. To the right is the master bathroom, with blue sliding doors to the tub. You don’t of cause need to climb through the tub to get to the bathroom, there is a normal entry on the side.

Wall color is Sherwin-Williams Svelte Sage.

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The color scheme is the same in the master bathroom, but with less brown for a lighter cleaner look.

(view 360 degrees)

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One thing I noticed in this house is the extensive use of tiles. In this kitchen for example, the whole wall behind the stove is covered in tiles. This kitchen is in open plan solution with the living area though, so I guess it is a nice way of defining the kitchen area.  What do You think?

(view 360 degrees)

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And with that I had to cover this beautiful “casita” (as they call it), a tiny bedroom with a built in bathroom (see below). I was really surprised they made a feature wall of tiles behind the bed…

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But it makes more sense when you see the bathroom placement. I would love to have a guest suite like this to offer my visitors, but personally I prefer a bit more privacy in the bathroom, lol!

The wall color is Sherwin-Williams Foxy.

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There is just something about the color scheme in this home office that really speaks to me. I’m usually not into these muddy olive greens, but the pops of blue and red really freshens it up. Do you like it?

Wall color is Sherwin-Williams Sycamore Tan.

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This second bedroom is lilac with whites and creams. Two single four poster beds invites guests to a cozy sleepover.

Wall color is Sherwin-Williams Ash Violet.

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I love this detail shot. The chair is to die for, and the framed wall sconces are a great touch.

(view 360 degrees)

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Which kid wouldn’t love this colorful bedroom with a Toy Story and Cowboy theme?

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Turquoise and orange is a fresh color combination, but these both have black in them, which tones the colors down a lot.

The wall color is Sherwin-Williams Reflecting Pool.

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Behind this wall is a bathroom shared between this room and the lilac guest bedroom.

(view 360 degrees)

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So what do you think, is this your dream home? Are you entering the sweepstakes?

Have you heard of Russell & Mackenna? Well it is a company specializing in beach cottage style furniture. Unlike most furniture companies, you get to design the furniture to fit perfectly into your home! You can choose between 33 vibrant colors and add the trim and knobs you want. For upholstered furniture there are 53 beautiful fabrics to choose from. Needless to say, this is fun! Lets check out some of their colorful furniture:

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Bright turquoise walls with beige and yellow. This surf chic living room is all about happy colors.

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That shade of turquoise is a bit on the bright side for me, but I love how it is repeated throughout the accents. And btw I am strangely attracted to the sofa fabric.. so pretty!

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Now this is a cute dining area! The beige, turquoise and yellow work perfectly together.

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Purple side table with orange fishes.  Almost like a built-in vignette. No worries about decorating that table top!

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This must be the most crazy color combo yet. I feel like a cartoon character just by looking at it! I would think any weather would be gray when you walk out of this entryway.

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This lavender blue, turquoise and green nursery is the cutest! The wave detail on the crib is my favorite part.

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More waves in this bedroom. I see 6 fishes.

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Orange and pink is one of my favorite color combos. Perfect for a little girls room.

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To make it even more fun, Russell & Mackenna is offering you, my wonderful readers, 40 % off of all furniture in their online store!

The sales code is LYK34KXX.

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These colorful rooms really reminded me of Jane Coslick’s design style, check out her site for some more inspiration!

Designer Kendall Wilkinson is the creator behind this bright joy of a bedroom:

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The walls and trim is blue all the way from top to bottom, with a white ceiling and a warm chocolate carpet. The pops of complimentary color orange adds a lot of fun and brightness.

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Behind the bed is a huge mural of a white tree with little orange birds.

This is also the first time I have ever seen anyone place sconces over table lamps!

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The headboard is clear glass (or plastic?).

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Do you like this color combo? I’ve always been a sucker for blue/orange..

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Blue chairs with ears (LOL)!

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And a glass table, “matching” the headboard.

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Here is another apartment, decorated in a completely different style from the one in the last post:

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Beige living room  decorated with orange and red. Low furniture with simple lines on a large dramatic area rug. I don’t know where the coffee cups go, because there is no table. On the other hand, there is plenty of space for dancing!

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From another angle. There is plenty of seating options here too.

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Here is even a cozy nook for taking in the great view. Check out the red vases all along the windowsill, alternating between cacti and tea candles.

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Talk about utilizing all space; this tiny corner is made into a home bar!

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This must be the easiest for of Christmas decoration, loading a couple of fish bowls with disco-style ornaments!

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Designs by Susan Diana Harris, visit her site here!

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White bedroom with a rich brown fond wall and a super tall orange padded headboard. The headboard is framed by two equally tall mirrors.

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By the window is a tiny seating area with a round table and two classic chairs. The brown and orange upholstery on the chairs fits in perfectly with the room.

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Master bathroom is all done in a black matte tile. The freestanding tub is back.

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A sneak peek of the toilet and sink. All the mirrors are built into the wall with the tiles. Very simple.

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Images from Hastings House Luxury Bed & Breakfast.

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I absolutely adore Kishani Perera’s use of color, I can’t think of anyone who uses color the same way as this girl. Take a look:

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Coral red and antique-white two bed guest bedroom. The headboards are HOT! The bright color and bold fabric gives this room a 70’s vibe, but still it is so “now”!

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This spectacular living room is painted a glossy gray all over. Even the huge bookshelf, which is placed directly behind the sofa, by the way. Hints of purple adds a regal touch, all topped of with a huge crystal chandelier.

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Two shades of purple in this super modern bedroom. The crisp white details really pop!

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Divine pink dining room. Nothing softens a room like light translucent curtains.. And what about the carpet? It’s pretty fabulous, right?

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Orange hallway with crisp white furniture and accents. The lamp is designed by Jonathan Adler:

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How about you? Are you bold enough to take on bright colors like these? Do you think you would grow bored of a bright color quicker than of a neutral color?

Want more? Go check out Kishani Perera’s website here!!

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Retro style bedroom. This bed is so slick and simple! And check out the light under the nightstand.

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Cream living room with orange retro living room furniture.

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Orange dining room with dark wood furniture. I bet that table is heavy, check out that table top!

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Photos via Furniture from Home.

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The orange red color on this wall is so pretty! Gorgeous cozy living room with an oriental twist. The tree mural really adds a lot of charm to this room.

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The carpet behind the mirror adds some depth and some extra flavor to this

This gorgeous nautical design is actually in a real yacht, believe it on not. All walls and built-in furniture is clad in glossy wood panels. The color scheme is consistent throughout, constituting crisp white, charcoal gray and a fresh and fun saffron:

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Super modern and cozy living room area, with ghost-framed stools and a built-in TV.

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Another view of the living area. You can see the dining area and kitchen in the background.

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This white marlin sculpture is gorgeous!

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The master suite is so pretty. Love the anchor-motif pillows!

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Head over to Kelly Wearstler’s site here to see more of her gorgeous designs. She also has four books out!

Take a look at this gorgeous open plan solution by interior designer by Timothy De Clue:

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The style is fresh and modern with a beachy theme. The living room walls are painted brown, while the wall of the dining area is terracotta. The color scheme is pulled together through the sofa pillows. I love the raw wood console table behind the couch, it is very befitting of the theme. Like drift wood. The shiny barracuda (fish) sculpture is from Z gallerie, you can get it here. The wood sculpture in the dining area would be super nice with a spot-light directed at it, I’m sure it would create some kick-ass shadows on the wall!

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These Photos are borrowed from Houzz, click to see the full size images. You can also check out more designs from Tim De Clue at his site!

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