incredibly gaudy

11 years ago

was there any consideration of integrating colors already in the natural design elements into paint choice instead of forcing this bold choice?

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Phi Builders + Architects

11 years ago

Thank you for your feedback claufenberg. I completely understand that this aesthetic may not appeal to everyone. Phi Home Designs is a Design Build firm who works very closely with our clients to design and build the house of their dreams. This is not a spec home. So the color choices that you see were our clients vision. What is interesting about this image specifically is that it has been shared to 4,455 Houzz Idea books just in the last 2 weeks, so I assume this look does appeal to some. However, again thank you for contacting Phi Home Designs and sharing your comments.

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Ellsworth Design Build
11 years ago
Just a guess but I see the homeowner has a collection of blue glassware in the China cabinet, maybe that was the jumping off point?
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somanypareira
11 years ago
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cewee0
11 years ago
Great color choices! Calm, cool, clean!
schooner95
10 years ago
I have been in this house and the turquoise color is much more muted..the photography punches it up. It's much more subtle and really beautiful...
Leanne
9 years ago
Classy response, Phi Builders + Architects.
Lisa
8 years ago
Love it. Was searching for the paint color. Cheerful, and airy!
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Phi Builders + Architects
8 years ago
Hi Lisa,

Are you referring to the kitchen walls? This color is Benjamin Moore Winds Breath with an eggshell finish. The island is Benjamin Moore Spectra Blue.
Dee Lirium
7 years ago
The blues throughout are quite a fright. Carnivalesque — but we know what they say about opinions!!
Lorraine
3 years ago
This is absolutely beautiful! I wish my home had these fabulous colors! Great job!
Christina Tindel
2 years ago
This is gorgeous! ! love the collaboration of materials and colors. This is delightful example of how something can be both bold yet calming. This sky blue island with black mate colored counter top really pairs well with the playful backsplash behind the stove. Both the plale butterscotch painted walls and walnut stained hardwood floors help create warm hues which balance with the cooler colors in ceiling beams, blue island, white windoz trims, white, stainless steel appliance, and pendeant lighting hardware. I imagine the pendent lighting really creates a pretty little light show with the backsplsh when turned on. One could use a flickering hue light bulbs to create a playful scene with colors. This photo makes me happy. This choice of blue may not be everyone’s cup of tea. However, “Gaudy “ is not how I would characterize this color scheme. I believe this same look could play out well with other colors.