Take It On Tuesday

This boring walk through entryway has been completely transformed by some bright paint, and great curtains.  An area of our homes that can often be awkward and lacking focus can be transformed into its own space with a design like this one. So, for this very first "Take It On" Tuesday, I am challenging all of you who have been meaning to get around to decorating that entryway of yours to do so!

Here's the inspiration:

Here's what you could do...

I think warming up the yellow would still be bold, yet slightly more inviting. While I'm all for color, extreme brights are colors that are changed most by people. Choosing colors slightly more muted have longer lasting effects.  Instead of bordering the yellow with black, try the royal blue to complement the patterns! By using a great pattern in two spaces in the room, it draws the eye around, rather than to only certain focus points (remember, were creating a room out of a passageway) Finally, bring the yellow into the room with a less busy pillow in the same tone. Bright stripes always remind me of summer, thats why I chose this great pillow for the chair (which will be functional in this space, we all need a place to remove shoes comfortably!)

 ...and because I love it, I would add this great little table to put keys and flowers on!

[ via ] decorpad, concrete and honey, target, anthropologie, etsy, urban outfitters, behr paints

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luxe + lillies: Take It On Tuesday

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Take It On Tuesday

This boring walk through entryway has been completely transformed by some bright paint, and great curtains.  An area of our homes that can often be awkward and lacking focus can be transformed into its own space with a design like this one. So, for this very first "Take It On" Tuesday, I am challenging all of you who have been meaning to get around to decorating that entryway of yours to do so!

Here's the inspiration:
Here's what you could do...
I think warming up the yellow would still be bold, yet slightly more inviting. While I'm all for color, extreme brights are colors that are changed most by people. Choosing colors slightly more muted have longer lasting effects.  Instead of bordering the yellow with black, try the royal blue to complement the patterns! By using a great pattern in two spaces in the room, it draws the eye around, rather than to only certain focus points (remember, were creating a room out of a passageway) Finally, bring the yellow into the room with a less busy pillow in the same tone. Bright stripes always remind me of summer, thats why I chose this great pillow for the chair (which will be functional in this space, we all need a place to remove shoes comfortably!)

 ...and because I love it, I would add this great little table to put keys and flowers on!

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7 Comments:

Blogger Rhiannon Bosse said...

Great inspirations :) love the curtains!! xx

April 6, 2010 at 10:15 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

That table is from Target??? I am SO going to check it out! Great post, Keely, love that yellow!

April 6, 2010 at 11:05 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Fantastic post! I wish I had an entry way to decorate. Our "entryway" is our "dining room" and we're not aloud to paint the white walls. Any ideas for that? I'd love to hear! I'm itching for our own space to redesign!

April 6, 2010 at 11:53 AM  
Blogger MaryBeth Houlihan said...

i did a "decorating with yellow post" last week. yay for bright colors on a rainy day like today!

April 6, 2010 at 12:24 PM  
Blogger Jen said...

Oh how I love when yellow is incorporated into rooms! This shade is fabulous too! So bright and cheery... can you tell that i'm in love?

April 6, 2010 at 2:54 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

The curtains, the yellow stripes.. loving your take on the inspiration! xo

April 6, 2010 at 5:54 PM  
Blogger Colleen / Inspired to Share said...

I love your inspiration! Navy and yellow is so classic and those are great finds! xo

April 7, 2010 at 12:37 PM  

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