Shilpa's "Poppy Gone Blue" Room
Poppy Gone Blue
Name:
ShilpaLocation:
Houston, TexasDivision:
SouthColors Used
Modern terracotta, toned-down turquoise, cream, dark grey, black, and stone
Color Inspiration
I fell in love with the turquoise reproduction antique low sideboard that I found at a warehouse sale. The subtle but strong color was so unusual and striking against all the other traditional browns and black that I had to have it. Then I found a gorgeous deep orange-red Thomas Paul rug online that matched the red hat of one of my favorite paintings, Kees Van Dongen's "The Corn Poppy." While I never planned for the rug and sideboard to be used in the same room, when I happened to unroll the rug in front of the sideboard, I knew it was meant to be. Most of the other items in the room are a more neutral - dark greys, black-browns, and shades of cream to balance the strong colors of the rug and sideboard.
Color Tips
Never assume two colors won't go together - put them next to each other and see how they work. You may be surprised at how well they look together! Even if the combination doesn't suit your taste but you love each color on its own, try a different value or saturation of one of the colors. Sometimes it just takes a little manipulation of the color to make things right.
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Comments (35)
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view Sylvia K's profile
Perfect balance of bold and neutral colors. The sideboard, the blue chairs are stylish and chic.
view bettzie's profile
truly awesome!!!
view Anirudha Manohar's profile
I like the subtle way you put the picture in.
But you forgot to straighten your rug before taking the pictures.
view potpie's profile
Seriously, can someone identify the maker of those fabulous dark grey/blue chairs? Pretty please??
view jess13's profile
I am so loving every inch of your living area! Beautiful :-)
view girlandthecity's profile
Yes, I too want to know the maker of those fabulous chairs.
view chesie's profile
Sophisticated & understated. You have a great eye.
view Bermuda51's profile
Awesome
view jettsam's profile
Absolutely love this room and you used one of my favorite color combos with the turquoise and red. I would love to see some kind of statement piece over the TV tho.
view Gwen from ChloesWindow's profile
This is stunning! Where is your couch from?
view SS212's profile
I love everything about this room - the colors, the fabulous furniture (those chairs are sexy as hell!), the rug, and the arrangement of it all! Love, love, love it all!
@potpie - As a person that has a living room with 2 oddly placed doorways and wall heater that only allows for the area rug to be placed at an angle, the placement of this rug does not look accidental to me.
view styleinoakland's profile
Gorgeous composition of colors, proportions and shapes. I love your gray walls & crisp white wookwork that fade away behind the furnishings. I agree with SkylarkMelody about the coffee table, but such a minor quibble. Beautiful room and thanks for sharing
view RobinD.'s profile
Love the color combination - really works! Great job.
view Blue Mom's profile
where did you get that piece that your television sits on - fabulous !!! great job on the space, yes - statement over the entertainment area would be schweeto !!!
view VLS's profile
The only word that comes to mind after seeing ur living room is CLASSY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up babe!!!!
view maddhu's profile
Yes - Please share.. Where did you find those chairs?
view DIY-daily's profile
Truly,elegant and classy decor. Loved every piece of furniture in ur drawing room esp the turquiose blue side board with the buddha. The bold colours of the rug and the sideboard rightly balance the other neutral colours of the walls,the couch. A BIG THUMBSUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
view veena nadkarni's profile
Hatsoff! Never in our wildest dreams would we think of this color combination..... U certainly have a creative eye girlie. Each piece of ur furniture speaks of ur classy taste. Looking forward to seeing u win this contest hands down.
view goldielocks's profile
Stunning ,stylish and chic decor. Reflects your personality, your tastes.
view willieye's profile
would love to get my house doneup by U... U seem to have a good eye for color combinations and a very stylish and sophisticated sense in furniture selection.
view catswalk's profile
I absolutely love everything about this room. This is one of the best rooms i have seen on Apartment Therapy. period.
view hollywoodgin's profile
Thank you to all those who voted and for your wonderful comments and suggestions! My husband and I just recently moved into this house and it being our first, we thought we would take our time to find the right art pieces to complete the room. The space is definitely a work in progress. Many of you have asked about our chairs - they are from a no-frills jewel in Houston called "Chic Warehouse" that offers custom upholstered pieces at incredibly reasonable prices. Thanks again!
view samaram's profile
Love the turquoise TV sideboard. Beautiful!
view RowRowRow's profile
Love that color combination! You did a great job.
view erin.brain.stead's profile
awesome... but need more artwork
view ncaccavo's profile
Amazing color coordination. U certainly have a great style...in home decoration. Wish u and ur husband 'All The best' in ur new first house.
view khurshid's profile
So lovely! I like how you mixed together such eclectic pieces and styles. It all works together and your home seems so cozy and warm. Great job!
view JasmineIsDomestic's profile
Exquisite color combinations... Simple yet so stylish. Great job.
view maasrush's profile
Beautiful color combination and very homely feeling. Great Job.
view Udaya Lakshmi's profile
great job with color combination. good luck in new home.
view swaraj Latchamsetty's profile
Very elegant but colorful. Good luck !
view Padmaja Lam's profile
Amazing color coordinations which gives your room a very stylish and sophisticated look.
view queeniey's profile
Beautifully doneup.. with lots of positive vibes. keep it up!
view leesia's profile
Love the colors and the beautiful rug! Where did you get it?
view Ali D's profile