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Erin's "Turquoise Powder Room" Bathroom

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Turquoise Powder Room



Name:

Erin

Location:

Calgary, Canada

Division:

International

Colors Used


A custom mixed turquoise paint that was colour-matched to the blue flowers in the wallpaper; gold crafting paint from Michael's for the ceiling; Behr Creamy White semigloss for the trim (my fave trim colour).

Color Inspiration


I moved into my boyfriend's suburban McMansion after years of renting funky downtown apartments. His home decor was in a state of emergency, so I took it upon myself to paint and redecorate the entire place. Because he's not a big fan of over-the-top decor - or, um, *any* decor whatsoever - I kept every room very neutral... but I wanted to have fun in at least one room. And, I WANTED LOUD TURQUOISE SOMEWHERE (I'm obsessed with turquoise right now). The powder room was the obvious choice, being so small and rarely-used. I found the wallpaper in the back corner of a home decor store and nearly fainted when I saw the crazy turquoise flowers. It became the inspiration.

Color Tips


Pick a colour you absolutely love, are obsesed with, can't get enough of, and make it your inspiration - even if it's an "ugly" colour, outdated or one that doesn't seem to match anything. Who cares? You'll love it.

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Comments (23)

love the metallic ceiling!

posted by Lady J on October 7, 2010 at 10:38am
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Can you give the brand & pattern name of that wallpaper? I'd love to find it for my office!!!

posted by AriannaKarlisse on October 7, 2010 at 12:00pm
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Arianna - It's Flowers Jacobean from Blue Mountain Wallcoverings: http://www.wallpaperstogo.com/p-21463-rqyu7yv9x.aspx

Took me a minute to find it because the rolls I had purchased had been returned to the store and had no labels. But it turns out this wallpaper brand is actually pretty prolific (one of the big Lowe's-type stores in Canada sells it, apparently). Makes it seem like slightly less of a "find" now, but I'm still madly in love with it.

posted by EC on October 7, 2010 at 12:11pm
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This room literally made my heart skip a beat.

posted by Cassis on October 7, 2010 at 12:11pm
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Calgary! Woot!

posted by thisparadesucks on October 7, 2010 at 5:14pm
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Another shout out to Calgary!

posted by ZydecoMama on October 7, 2010 at 6:27pm
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Can you tell me more about the artwork? Is it just a printout placed on the wallpaper? Very cute!

posted by kmccullin on October 8, 2010 at 12:05am
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It's a letterpress print I got at an Etsy store... I'll have to track it down for you. I matted it with some leftover wallpaper.

posted by EC on October 8, 2010 at 11:35am
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it is even more beautiful in person!! I LOVE it!!!

posted by mrspalmer on October 8, 2010 at 4:12pm
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Thanks, Mrs. Palmer!! *grin*

posted by EC on October 8, 2010 at 4:35pm
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This bathroom is BEAUTIFUL. I would LOVE to have a bathroom like this one. It's colourful but not over-done (and I love the brown background). I voted.

posted by sauceykat on October 8, 2010 at 6:45pm
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My name's Erin and I'm from Calgary, too!!

What are your favourite home stores in Calgary, Erin? I love to visit 10th Avenue SW (Chintz & Company, Kit, Peridot, etc.) and also really like Steeling Home on 17th. And you know where else is a gem? The Value Village in South Calgary near Canyon Meadows! You can find some great stuff there!

posted by luckybydesign on October 8, 2010 at 7:32pm
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It's a beautiful room! You did a terrific job!

posted by Creative1 on October 8, 2010 at 10:15pm
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Magnifique!

posted by Neotoma on October 9, 2010 at 1:49pm
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Turquoise is one of my favorite colors. Why not use it in a bold way in a small space? Love what you did to the powder room.

posted by Chandra @ Liv.Luv.Design on October 9, 2010 at 11:41pm
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Great GREAT powder room! But the toilet up photo?

posted by brookeatfreshquarters on October 11, 2010 at 3:49pm
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Wow, that ceiling...wow!!!

posted by forgetfulmare2 on October 12, 2010 at 2:16pm
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Hi OtherErin from Calgary!

My favourite design store is Revolve in CrossIron Mills. I can't even walk past there without either a) drooling; b) crying, or; c) buying something way out of my price range. NOOD is a close second. And good ol' HomeSense for inexpensive accent pieces and such.

Brooke: the toilet-up picture was the 'before' picture, so of course I had to make it look as gross as possible. Ha!

posted by EC on October 12, 2010 at 4:12pm
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Sorry, but I can't say I like it, a bit boring.

posted by HiCow on October 14, 2010 at 2:12pm
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Ha! Thanks for sharing.

posted by EC on October 14, 2010 at 5:13pm
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Stunning wallpaper. It feels so cramped in the bathroom though. Wish you had a bigger space to play with.

posted by yehforvina on October 25, 2010 at 5:14am
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What a great room!! Enjoy the McMansion :-)

posted by teacherk3 on October 25, 2010 at 8:34pm
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Love!!!

posted by chelojelo on October 28, 2010 at 11:00pm
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