hello from Astoria...... love your apt.. Good Luck with the contest, hope you win.

Wow--this is stunning. Love how you make modern look warm and cozy. The artwork is incredible.

Exactly where I would want to sit with my tie unknotted after a day of work. Scotch in hand. Plotting.

I want to live in this room NOW! What an incredibly inviting space, a perfect balance that somehow both soothes and invigorates. A truly distinctive achievement!

This is a really great room!

I love the color palette, the mix of textures and statement pieces! <3

I love this color combination, and the touches of orange are so original. stunning room!

I love your apartment, and I'm jealous that your landlord allowed you to paint.

Could I ask where you found the modular shelves/drawers from the first picture?

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Your apartment looks very cool, and of course I totally admire your choice of colors. It makes the painting really sing, and I'm glad you weren't afraid to go dark!

Thanks for your comments!

Nicole: That is a Case Study cabinet—a reproduction Eames cabinet by Modernica. A lot of Eames purists frown on Modernica's reproductions, but I've always had a soft spot for them since I first wandered into their (now closed) store in SoHo. Modernica seems to be thriving and expanding their factory in LA. Modernica.net

I got this particular cabinet from ebay—a guy in Brooklyn was moving to California. There's always awesome stuff on Craigslist and ebay.

Joseph: Everyone loves the painting. How could we not? Thank you!

Wow, this is beautiful! I want to come visit and just browse around. You are genius to put so much color in one place and have it look so inviting. Your family must want you to decorate all their rooms. I Do!

Great design sense a nice place to come home to.

It makes me want to mix myself a martini or manhattan when I get home from work. Love it!

Stunning, pure joy & so much warmth ... I feel the need to thank you for your hospitality! Your selections & placement are genius! Your beautiful floors, molding & lighting make these deep colors sing! I adore the artwork over the sofa & in the corner by the white/chrome rolling tiered table. Consider yourself favorited & pinned (Pinterest)!

I love the George Mulhauser chair! great furniture is like steroids for a room.

OMG! Is that my Lalique vase on your mod bookcase? I've been looking high and low for that thing. Aunt Yetta left it for me in her will. Anyhow, maybe you should keep it. It luminosity is in keeping with the warmth of this handsome room.

You have created a truly inviting environment. I am amazed at all of the details that you chose to contribute to your apartment. This takes talent and a keen eye for removing ugliness. I think it is the best design in all of the competition.

The colors are so rich & lovely; I want to live here!

ooooh la la... gorgeous! This room provokes some really good sensations. You must be an artist of some kind. Congrats!!

The color in here is great-- comfortable and modern. I wish this were my apartment!

That is a good bold hue in blue! It does blend with all the other colors! PS love the interiors

Love your bold colour choice - well done!

AMAZING!!! Love your style Turtle.

You're hired to decorate my place! Wow!

Beautiful apartment!! Love the color combination!

Oh my goodness, what a beautiful space! I need to know where that globe is from! Love the colors on it.

This gorgeous! Turtle, come to do my apartment!

Gorgeous

I like how everything "clicks" with everything else in the room. Bold wonderful colors, a definite feel of kick your shoes off and relax, eccentric bits, fabulous artwork. If this room was a person, I'd want to be friends forever.

By far my favorite entry so far. I hope you win!

I'm gay for your leather and wood swivel. Nice work!

Thanks! (I think.) It's a fab piece. :)

I love your apartment. The colar scheme is so warm & inviting. Great job!

I love the paint job. I need to come and relax and have a drink with you really soon!

SUPER!

anyone else wondering how this room so suddenly jumped way ahead of all the others?

I've promoted it on my Facebook page and told my friends about it, which is presumably what other people are doing. I certainly don't want anyone to break the rules.

You know everyone is doing the same thing--don't worry about it for two seconds. Your place is jumping ahead because it rocks!

Great color choices! I particuarly like the orange items in the room as accents. They add nice interest & character!
Wishing you a brightly colored day!

This is a stunning room all around.
What color is "Rodchenko Blue" and/or who makes it? I found a Benjamin Moore "Wrought Iron" but that is definitely a dark gray, not blue.

Howdy! It's actually Martha Stewart Wrought Iron. I had to name the palette something and it reminded me of Aleksandr Rodchenko's "End Of Painting" canvases of primary colors. Rodchenko's blue is midnight...practically black. His yellow is dingy, mustard-like. (His red is brick- or blood-colored; I opted for brighter reds and oranges instead.) I saw the paintings at MoMA years ago and they stuck with me. Thanks for writing! The contest has been a lot of fun to follow and be a part of.

Me encanta esta Oda al Mid-Century! Eames+Nelson = PERFECTION!

Get the cornbread ready! This just makes me want to grab a throw, curl up and write a letter. It is a thought provoking space, in a calm way.
But at my first glance, all I kept hearing was the BEACH BOYS!? (our version of "Cocomo") Happy Thoughts! Good luck! Love, Newakis

Love your space and colors! Your nephew loves a minimalist look but leans more toward a "hoarder" style! He needs help!
Great job!
Stu

Thanks, guys!

Love that dark blue wall color! Entire room was very nicely done! Wishing you the best luck!

Thanks, EIF. It has been a lot of fun being involved in this and I wish the other competitors the best.

Stunning. Just the thumbnail upon voting blows the other rooms away. It's cozy, modern, casual and refined. Love love love it!

Looks like big art is the way to go. I am glad you didn't shy away from a dark room as it is stunning. It makes a big impact.

I cannot understand why this room is not winning. Seems obvious to me. I didn't even have to think about it. It is a beautiful room with wonderful colour.

Aww, thanks guys! It may not be everyone's taste, but I'm very proud of it and put a lot of thought into it. I'm a graphic designer and I wanted to do something bold and hopefully a little different with midcentury furniture.

Turtle, You made it to the finals --I ended up voting for you and my husband voted for Alison. it was hard to decide since both were fabulous.

Thanks so much, Kass! I'm happy to have been a finalist and I love Alison's winning room. I like that there were all kinds of rooms that appealed to different sensibilities—please don't read my previous statement as a negative. I'm thrilled with this experience! And it looks like Alison has a thing for Eames chairs, too. They'll look great in her home.

Oh no, I didn't feel any negativity. House tour tho, I want to see your kitchen etc...and more vignettes.

Look confortable that space, i want that,.: *)

Turtle, I painted my living room dark blue . thank you for the inspiration. It looks great/

That's awesome! I hope you're happy with it. Drop a line when you've posted photos. Good hearing from you!