Gwyneth's "Phoenix Rising" Living Room
Phoenix Rising
Name:
GwynethLocation:
Melrose, MassachusettsDivision:
EastColors Used
Greens, deep yellows, and coral red with pops of blue
Color Inspiration
Two years ago, we had a house fire and lost almost everything. When the house was rebuilt, we were presented with a challenge: pristine white walls and the memory of seeing our house for months on end charcoaled, and then in various stages of construction. This is our way of fighting back that awful time, reclaiming our house and at the same time, energizing ourselves.
Color Tips
Be brave, be bold, have fun. If you make the wrong choice, do it over. Nothing is permanent.
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Comments (18)
Oh wow. Love love love it (and the story about how you came through disaster to triumph)
view idontdobeige's profile
Terrific.
view kschaff's profile
I really like this room, and your furniture is great. I have to say I wish the wall wasn't two colors, but I'm just glad to see a room that looks put-together and stylish.
view le_mond's profile
Love the colors!!!
view yellowgiantgiraffes's profile
I wish the entire room was painted that lovely coral color...
view bepsf's profile
Love. And I have that same circle chair, so..... double love.
view creative license's profile
bepsf: we thought about that, but the living room is 27 feet long and we were concerned it would look like an abattoir. The room also has a dining area and reading area in it, and the colour-blocking helps define those areas.
view k2yhe's profile
I adore all the color! Such a beautiful space and it looks so comfortable too! And thanks for my new mantra "Be brave, be bold, have fun."
view ghostgirl's profile
Gorgeous color!
view suzy8track's profile
I loved the story, the two-different-colors on the same side, the "color tips"!
view tulpoeid's profile
This is great! You'd never think these colors would go together, but they create a very warm, inviting environment.
view Kelliente's profile
This is really neat... I love your use of colour. And the artwork... that series of 6 above the cabinet. Do you have online source you go to? Would love to know!
view nomadchicky's profile
nomadchicky: thanks! The artwork are actually reprints of old Cuban cinema posters. We found ours on ebay, although there are other sources for them. Originals are fairly pricey, but the reprints run about 10-20 dollars each.
view k2yhe's profile
The way the colors are "blocked" on the walls is so cool.
view chelojelo's profile
Darn it! I missed the voting, otherwise I would have voted for this one. The color blocking is pretty cool and is something I'm considering for my own house. Do you have pictures of the rest of this room? I'd like to see how it all ties in together.
view milo_mass's profile
Thanks for all the nice compliments everyone!
Milomass: I have a flickr feed that has a number of house pictures and a tour. There aren't a lot of pictures of the living room in it's present state, but here is the link anyway. Good luck with your apartment!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22363146@N02/sets/72157623784874757/
and some older pictures of the house:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22363146@N02/sets/72157623938569198/
view k2yhe's profile
Uh, milomass...? Nice try TC! I get it now. But thanks anyway.
view k2yhe's profile
astounding use of color! it all works so well when the furniture is added. i could never be so bold!
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