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5 Interiors with Bold Colors
February 2, 2016
Whether it's a splash of color or bold strokes, this collection of interiors brightens up these homes.
A highly productive collaboration among a trio of creative Angelenas turned a dark and beleaguered mid-century house into a family home for the ages. The living room’s raked-stucco walls in pink and yellow were inspired by architect Luis Barragán.
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Originally appeared in Colorful Remodel in Los Angeles
Grant Studio renovated a 1,500-square-foot loft for a photographer to live and work in Boston. The recessed orange wall with built-in storage shelving is a counterpoint to the view of Boston in the opposite direction.
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Originally appeared in Urban Usonian
Mark Fekete and Viviana de Loera, co-founders of interdisciplinary design firm MARK + VIVI, happily took on the challenge of building their dream home in a transitioning Montreal neighborhood. "I always wanted to have my very own yellow brick road," says Viviana de Loera, whose favorite part of the home is the playful staircase. The original stairs and handrail were preserved in the renovation.
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Originally appeared in An Old Row House in Montreal Gets a Colorful Modern Upgrade
Texas architect Jim Poteet helped Stacey Hill, who lives in a San Antonio artists’ community, wrangle an empty steel shipping container into a playhouse, a garden retreat and a guesthouse for visiting artists. While shopping for containers, Hill was instantly drawn to this one’s existing blue color and chose to buy it and leave it as is. Poteet added floor-to-ceiling sliding doors to allow light in, as well as a cantilevered overhang to shade a window on the left side, which houses a small garden storage area.
Originally appeared in Blues Clues
Portland-based studio Jessica Helgerson Interior Design rehauled a Brooklyn brownstone with furnishings and finishes in bold colors and tactile materials. A quartet of red paints (Raspberry Truffle, Million Dollar Red, Vermillion, Arroyo Red), all by Benjamin Moore, make the built-in shelving in the dining area pop. The table is a custom design made of bookmatched walnut slabs joined by lacquered butterflies. The chairs are vintage Paul McCobb lacquered in turquoise (Benjamin Moore's Aruba Blue). The Ligne Roset Ruché sofa, designed by Inga Sempé, separates the living and dining spaces. The chandelier is by David Weeks Studio.
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Originally appeared in A Color-Drenched Brooklyn Brownstone
A highly productive collaboration among a trio of creative Angelenas turned a dark and beleaguered mid-century house into a family home for the ages. The living room’s raked-stucco walls in pink and yellow were inspired by architect Luis Barragán.
Photo by Lisa Romerein.
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