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Kim & Scott's Yellow Brick Home

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Name:

Kim & Scott

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Division:

Little

Square Feet:

675

What I Love About My Home


We knew our home was "the one" as soon as we saw the windows. With west facing windows in the living space and east facing windows where we sleep, there is certainly no lack of sunlight! The natural light combined with our love of dimmers sets a fun, easy tone for friendly gatherings - or moody and romantic for movie nights in.

Biggest Challenge in Furnishing My Home


My husband, Scott, and I, have spent close to four years turning our contractors-beige-box in to a place we love to call home. We've created storage in unlikely spaces (from bikes on the ceiling to hallway storage above doors) and have spent time tweaking every nook so it fits who we are. A base of paint, wallpaper, and window treatments combined with back-alley finds and our love for DIY has turned our seemingly "perfect"-khaki-box into a home that reflects our sometimes clashing personalities!

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Love it!

posted by idontdobeige on April 13, 2011 at 10:00am
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Very nice, fresh and airy. I really enjoy the contrast of bold colours and the more subdued ones. Plus who wouldn't love an orange elephant!!

posted by her_royal_gr8ness on April 13, 2011 at 11:09am
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So so lovely! Your small space really inspires me.

posted by mizK on April 13, 2011 at 11:42am
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Such an inspiring space. Love everything Kim and Scott do!

posted by OurHumbleA{Bowe}d on April 13, 2011 at 11:43am
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Glad you got the new media center installed in time for the contest.

posted by omoriala on April 13, 2011 at 11:45am
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So sweet and serene. I love it!

posted by KasieB on April 13, 2011 at 11:48am
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Really great. Did you make the media centre yourselves? If so, do you have a tutorial on what you did? Love it!

posted by thisismyname on April 13, 2011 at 11:55am
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love how the light colors make the room look so clean in the sunlight beautiful home

posted by jayladyj on April 13, 2011 at 11:58am
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I love your blog and am excited to see your entry :) good luck!

posted by eeks on April 13, 2011 at 12:09pm
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A little too packed for my taste, but you got my vote. Def in my top 5 so far.

posted by alllebasii on April 13, 2011 at 12:12pm
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Still loving those animal pics!

posted by unabridged on April 13, 2011 at 12:18pm
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There is nothing that I don't love about this space. One of my favorites so far!!

posted by Rachael from Domesstic on April 13, 2011 at 12:30pm
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Great space. And love the use of FLOR in the bedroom!

posted by elizabeth11 on April 13, 2011 at 12:38pm
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lovely yellow chair!!!

posted by ticca on April 13, 2011 at 12:39pm
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what great light! I love the media center. I wish your kitchen cabinets weren't so new-looking because I love the character of the rest of the house.

posted by ell.uu on April 13, 2011 at 1:06pm
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Hi thisismyname, we just finished the media wall last week, but don't really have a full blown tutorial on how we did it (since it was so personally customized to our space). We did chat about it quite a bit on our blog, yellowbrickhome.com though!

Hope that helps a little!

posted by Yellow Brick Home on April 13, 2011 at 1:07pm
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What is the blue paint? The one in the main photo- living room... I would love that exact shade for our breezeway!

posted by jocasta02 on April 13, 2011 at 1:17pm
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you two have done a wonderful job! Your media center is amazing, and your use of white mixed with bright colors is awesome!!!

posted by Design Build Love on April 13, 2011 at 1:22pm
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Beautifully done.

posted by Tracy333 on April 13, 2011 at 1:43pm
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I love Kim&Scott's blog, their whole place is lovely! And make sure to check out the custom pet portraits they paint!

posted by HernandoHouse on April 13, 2011 at 1:51pm
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Thanks, everyone!

@ jocasta02, the paint is by Behr, Winterfresh. We love it so much, it's in our kitchen, too!

posted by Yellow Brick Home on April 13, 2011 at 1:54pm
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Wonderful light. The wall colors are excellent.

posted by fdixon on April 13, 2011 at 2:48pm
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ooh! I am also in love with that paint color! Winterfresh, eh? Yes, please!

posted by tws on April 13, 2011 at 2:54pm
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Love it! So bright and cheerful.

posted by MWesdock on April 13, 2011 at 3:10pm
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I love that pale blue paint color. So glad someone else already asked what it is called.

posted by sara mc on April 13, 2011 at 3:13pm
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Red floor lamp! Where'd you get it??

posted by azstar on April 13, 2011 at 3:24pm
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so wonderful! so well thought out... and under control. you've really expressed yourself while keeping it tidy and calm. just lovely!

posted by darlingdesign on April 13, 2011 at 9:00pm
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Hi azstar, that red floor lamp is from Pottery Barn a few years ago, although I noticed a VERY similar one at Ikea just yesterday! It came in chrome or red, like ours.

We also have a source list for our entire home:

http://www.yellowbrickhome.com/shop

Hope this helps!

posted by Yellow Brick Home on April 13, 2011 at 10:13pm
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Love the colors, so cheery! The kitchen is a nice size.

posted by junklover on April 14, 2011 at 12:21pm
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LOVE that blue wall and the stark yellow chair. Those contrasts throughout your pad generate a really creative yet calming theme. Great

posted by Naoki9 on April 14, 2011 at 9:12pm
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The bedroom won me over!

posted by kmccullin on April 15, 2011 at 10:17pm
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Seriously, yours is the one that made me stop lurking and join AT. Love so much of it, but especially the prominence of the critters.

Your blog has me hooked, too. Great job all around!

posted by pconnell on April 16, 2011 at 9:39pm
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Thank you so much, everyone!

posted by Yellow Brick Home on April 17, 2011 at 10:43am
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Chicago represent! Good Luck!

posted by theresaann on April 17, 2011 at 12:13pm
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I love the pops of colour. Orange elephant is great.

posted by House Voyeur on April 18, 2011 at 12:08am
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I love the way you mix in old and new items. The old chair in the 2nd bedroom is excellent. The colors are great.

posted by pcarfang on April 20, 2011 at 10:24am
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Love all the vivid colors and sunlight. Good use of storage. Very beautiful.

posted by Reba Terrell on April 20, 2011 at 2:27pm
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what a fantastic light-filled space. The colours simply pop off the walls!

posted by glasgowgirl on April 20, 2011 at 5:00pm
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w00t! love your blog and your DIY home.

posted by Andrea @ Behind Closed Drawers on April 26, 2011 at 1:18pm
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i wanna live with you!!! the light is amazing and you sure knew how to take full advantage of it! love your home!!

posted by desde muy lejos on April 26, 2011 at 3:36pm
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glad to discover your blog through this contest! good luck.
jordan

posted by 3floorsup on April 28, 2011 at 10:31am
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