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| My green back splash. |
For years I have had a light green kitchen. Its bright, cheerful and the color was chosen due to my love of gardening. Even on rainy days, such as today, it tends to make me feel refreshed. However, after years of the same green color - I have grown bored. I thought I was stuck with it because the back splash is a green glass tile and my husband will not let me change it. (I don't even dare suggest that project!)
Two weeks ago I gave my kitchen a mini make over. I put some of my favorite pieces in the kitchen. A giant painting with every color imaginable. I then added in pieces from around my house. An old red bowling pin being used on a bookshelf, a colorful vintage owl cookie jar which was stored in a cabinet, and a colorful array of cookbooks and serving dishes. I ran to my favorite store, Lola's, and picked up a few more accent pieces. (My favorite? A vintage red cabin sign that says Starbuck). I combined all that I love in this one room. I took it a step further and changed out the chairs. I placed mismatched chairs around my table. Final result... I don't even notice the green back splash. Its now a supporting character instead of the star. I am amazed by how adding a few "pops" color a room could be completely transformed!
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| A touch of any color and change the feeling of a space. |
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| Vintage Cabin Sign - One of my favorites!! |
Summer color inspiration:
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| Colors inspiration by Circa Ceramics |
When deciding on paint colors, take inspiration everywhere. Do you have a favorite piece of artwork? The days of "matchy-matchy" are over. If you like turquoise, pull in a piece that color. The entire room doesn't have to be the same three colors anymore. Don't be afraid of color either! Color is where you personality has room to scream out!! Like red? Use it boldly! Love tangerine? Accent with it. Want a pink nightstand? Do it! Your husband won't have to live in a pink bedroom, but you can still the color!
Here are some great examples of using color:
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| An amazing table from Someday Violet @ Lola's |
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| The yellow bunny pops, and instantly updates the old piano. |
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| The turquoise tray adds visual excitement for your eye. |
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| What is not to love about this??? |
While on facebook, I stumbled upon this company in Wilmington, North Carolina called The Wookey Hole . I love how they transform vintage furniture pieces! They showcase before and after photos which will inspire you!
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| A daring transformation that works! |
BEFORE....
... AFTER
BEFORE...
...AFTER
So, don't throw away that old furniture. Transform it.
Reinvent your living space.
Brighten up your room. Blend in new colors.
Reinvent your living space.
Brighten up your room. Blend in new colors.
Show your personality in the way you live!
That is Living Lola Style!
Send us photos of your transformed furniture or spaces. You may inspire someone else!
- Stacey Olson
Stacey Olson is a Featured Contributor to the Living
Lola Style blog.
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