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Jennifer's "Naturalist Grey" Room

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Naturalist Grey



Name:

Jennifer

Location:

Portland, Oregon

Division:

West

Colors Used


FreshAire Naturalist Grey FreshAire Beckoning Sea

Color Inspiration


I wanted to stay with a light neutral for most of the room, so I chose a very pale grey. I did this so I could make as much use of the natural light as possible and use accessories and an accent wall for the big color. as for the blue wall, I wanted something bold and cozy, but in a cool color. It took me about 3 paint changes throughout the year before I finally found the perfect one. because of this, by husband has dubbed this wall my 'mood wall'. The nice thing about an accent wall is that it is fairly inexpensive and easy to change.

Color Tips


Go with your gut....take chances with color. One of the great things about paint especially, is the ability to change it easily if you don't dig it. Give it a few days to settle in. Sometimes, using a bold or different color can be a shocking change. I say give it a while, even if you may be skeptical after you first get it up on the wall. Sometimes it takes shifting some furniture or accessories a few times to really make it all work.

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Comments (11)

This is gorgeous!!!

posted by SherriEakin on November 16, 2011 at 10:04am
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the pops of green, aqua and turquoise make the grey and dark periwinkle even more elegant . I like that you brought in those little painted side tables, ( the green and aqua )
I love the lighting under the books... how does that work???

posted by kassgood on November 16, 2011 at 10:45am
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I love love love the couches together with matching otoman. That furniture layout makes for some great conversations.

posted by ElaneB on November 16, 2011 at 11:13am
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Fantastic!

posted by Alison Bee on November 16, 2011 at 11:31am
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I love this room! I've relaxed in it, and it feels lovely and cosy, also cool and comfortable.

posted by rloshak on November 16, 2011 at 11:36am
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I have been in this room and it transports you to the land of relaxation and indulgence. Yet, it's down to earth and approachable. Love it!!

posted by colorfool on November 16, 2011 at 1:28pm
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I love this room!

posted by vholle on November 16, 2011 at 5:17pm
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Thanks for the lovely comments!

kassgood: the light is an under cabinet light that we installed to the bottom side of the shelf above the 'play table'. We have plugged in and on a little switch. It's so convenient and lets you create little spaces out of otherwise dark corners.

Thanks foe checking out our space!
-jennifer

posted by jenniferholle on November 16, 2011 at 10:00pm
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I voted!! Beautiful room Jen. xoxo

posted by nina.phillips2 on November 17, 2011 at 9:09am
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Very pretty !!

posted by bfergie13 on November 17, 2011 at 2:23pm
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i love the green curtains. such a pretty color combo. thanks for sharing your creative work.

posted by queenyellowsun on November 23, 2011 at 5:24pm
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