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Liz's "Retroactive Color" Room

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Retroactive Color



Name:

Liz

Location:

San Francisco, California

Division:

West

Colors Used


Benjamin Moore Spring Dust (walls), Benjamin Moore Hampton Green (ceiling) and various shades of orange.

Color Inspiration


I wanted to complement the antique fireplace tiles with a palette that was energetic and bold with a twist of nostalgia. It's definitely not your everyday color combination, but the greens complement the warm cognac tones of the sofa and the woodwork. It's an unusual palette that gets people talking and I'm all about a good conversation.

Color Tips


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Comments (9)

You've done the fireplace proud. Looks gorgeous.

posted by Rinkadink on November 16, 2011 at 11:10am
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Very nice. I love the warm, rich wood pieces with the fireplace. Is that a dog pallet on the floor? So cozy!

posted by Kate (NC) on November 16, 2011 at 12:21pm
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I love it!! Love the old radio! You have done a fantastic job!

posted by marekl on November 16, 2011 at 2:03pm
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This is absolutely stunning. It's a little unexpected, for some reason, and so warm and inviting. The paint color so perfectly brings out the best in the furniture pieces, and they in turn make the color look like such a natural and obvious choice. Really well done.

posted by hippopo on November 16, 2011 at 2:54pm
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It surprises me to find that I really like this room. I don't like chartreuse, but somehow all of this goes together so well that I just want to curl up on the sofa and have a chat. Well-done!

posted by Holly14 on November 16, 2011 at 4:42pm
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that fireplace is gorgeous. well done!

posted by melissakay on November 17, 2011 at 5:24am
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Just lovely - so comfortable and energizing at the same time!

posted by minuet42 on November 17, 2011 at 9:00am
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PUrr fect I a Want to take a cat nap in this room.

posted by Ace Realtor on November 17, 2011 at 11:24am
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By far one of my favorites!

posted by rexrayfan on November 17, 2011 at 9:05pm
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