Archive for the ‘Turquoise’ 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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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!

Painter Rosalyn Engelman’s Fifth Avenue apartment was the subject in New York Social Diary’s house section a while ago, and I am absolutely enamored with her bedroom:

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She has such a classic and elegant bedroom. This is the style you find in big mansions, and I absolutely love how it is downsized and simplified for a perfect apartment version.

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The classic crystal chandelier is the focal point of the room. To maximize the height of the room, the beautiful seafoam green wall color goes all the way up to the ceiling, as well as the curtain valances.

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A classic area rug frames the bed on beautiful dark hardwood floors. Oh, and the silver candle stick triplet over the bed is one of my favorite features.

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Fantastic! Wish my bedroom looked like this!

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Serene master bedroom with pearl gray walls and sky blue ceiling.

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The carpet is divine!

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This bed looks pretty wide, it even has three rows of pillows. The turquoise padded headboard is nice, I wonder if that is doable for the non-professional upholsterer?

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The antique looking desk is blue with gold details. So pretty.

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The pearl gray velvet divan fits in perfectly with its light blue frame.

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The bedroom is completed with a silver framed bar cart.

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Designs by Jennifer Flanders, visit her website here!

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The thing that really strikes me with this room is the surprising mix of classic beauty with 70’s crazyness!

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Take this detail image of the bed for example. The canopy is a classic, while the aqua thread wallpaper is flat out retro.

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My parents used to have the exact same wallpaper, and my cat used it as a scratch board… Blue threads were sticking out all over, lol!

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Blue and yellow window seat in the same bedroom. White valances for pretty, gray blinds for effect!

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Colorful floral wallpaper adorns this mini bathroom.

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Designs by Elizabeth Dinkel, click here to see the rest of this funky bedroom on Elisabeth’s website!

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This fantastic apartment was featured in Architectural Digest as a Before and After feature. The thing that really strikes me, apart from the playful color palette, is the shiny ceilings:

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Turquoise  and chocolate brown living room. When you have a large feature that you want to stand out, like the huge silver mirror, you can “frame” it by opting for one chandelier on each side, instead of one in front. The gold ceiling is beautiful and functional as it reflects the light from the pair of lanterns. I am absolutely in love with the chocolate colored sofa.

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The second living room is a deep purple color, accented with various shades of blues and aubergine. The area rug is hot!

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This turquoise and white kitchen is amazing! I love the seating area furniture!

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The bedroom walls and ceiling is completely covered in a patterned silver and white wall covering. The result is amazing, as the light is reflected everywhere, washing out all boundaries. It’s like a red bed in a cloud, lol!

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If you enjoyed these designs, check out Architectural Digest here to see them in larger scale and read more!

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This neutral gray and white living room has a rainbow of colors added through accents like throw pillows and carpet. See even the colorful vase collection on the mantel.

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Super colorful bedroom.

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This super colorful bathroom has turquoise wallpaper, and the inside of the shelves are painted.

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Photographs by Dan Duchars of Oak Management.

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Hot bamboo canopy bed in a mint-colored bedroom.

Pic via Williams Sonoma.

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I discovered textile designer Anette Tatum through one of my favorite blogs Velvet & Linen. I love these three designs Anette did for her celebrity clients Marcia Cross and Minnie Driver.

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Marcia Cross’s lilac and white twin nursery:

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Soft lilac and white nursery with butterfly mobiles and princess veil over each bed. Anette writes more about this nursery here.

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Minnie Driver’s turquoise hollywood nursery:

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This is so bright and fun! I get a circus vibe from the valances and color theme!

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Minnie Driver’s yellow and white Malibu nursery:

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This super soft yellow and white nursery is too pretty! Love the polar bear rocking horse and the pretty skirts on the shelfs over the changing table. Read more about Minnie’s nurseries here.

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I love the way Anette pulls these fabulous

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This all-white living room is modernized with big, bold colorful pieces.

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Looks a bit like Lego, right?

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Lilac and white dining room with four different chairs!

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Another dining room, that bubbly lamp is so fun! Grapes anyone?

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Crazy idea: get a canvas, paint it the same color as the wall! Fun, crazy and very unexpected!

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The designs are by Stylist Marianne Cotterill of Oak Management!