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Live Boldly: Unique Materials and Bright Colors This Year
A splash of vibrant paint or a swath of eclectic tilework infuses a home with personal style
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Whether you are redesigning your kitchen, using tile to create art or simply making a color choice for your guest bedroom, don't be afraid to make a few bold choices. Bold doesn't mean trashy and it doesn't even mean bright and sassy. Living boldly in your designs simply means trying something different, making a choice you love even though others may not, and not being afraid to use materials in unique ways.
Join me as we check out some one-of-a-kind spaces that have been designed with abandon and speak to the boldness of the homeowners who live in them!
Join me as we check out some one-of-a-kind spaces that have been designed with abandon and speak to the boldness of the homeowners who live in them!
by Tamar Schechner
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A bold design statement can be as simple as an original color choice for a key feature — in this case, the bubblegum-pink door. While red doors have become a classic, this tint of red is a shock and a pretty complement to the artwork.
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Utilizing pink in a gorgeous, eye-catching tile design is another bold choice. The scale of this piece makes it more "modern grannie chic."
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by Concreteworks
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| This designer used pieces of landscaping glass, creating an interesting and bold look with soothing colors for an outdoor sink. This gabion is inspiration for a thousand unique ideas. Imagine the materials you could use! Moss or succulents, pieces of terracotta, river rocks or sand — the ideas are endless. |
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This space not only put the floor on the ceiling, but is also using a wonderful collection of mismatched chairs. Unique in both color and style, the chairs are still creating a cohesive look thanks to the color repetition of the light fixture and wood tones throughout the space.
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by Brodie Builders
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| When making bold color choices, be careful to connect them with the rest of your space. I applaud the homeowner for this brilliant, blue refrigerator. Imagine how you'd integrate it into the rest of the kitchen with additional hits of blue in the décor. |
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by Vendome Press
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| Here is a great use of color that is bold without being over the top. The bright yet soothing green on the walls is a beautiful choice. It is almost a neutral, but interesting enough to not be boring. This color goes with anything and everything while giving your space a punch. |
by FGY Architects
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Perhaps your bold move is to use patterns in unconventional ways. Check out the amazing backsplash in this modern-rustic kitchen. The tile is bold and modern in black and white, but the pattern references the quilts of Amish and Mennonite communities. What a unique mix of styles!
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by Oak Hill Iron
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| This copper counter top is a bold choice in a sea of granite and travertine. I love the different hues and the subtle color variations. |
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by REFINED LLC
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| Sometimes your bold choice has nothing to do with color or material, but a desire to simply write all over the walls. (It is natural, you know!) Painted script in a bold font is a great way to personalize your space in a major way. How will you go bold in your home this year? Next: 11 Vibrant and Colorful Dining Rooms Tour a Bright and Bold Virginia Loft |
Ideabook updated on Jan. 4, 2012.
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