To continue on the subject of color, I thought I’d post up some of my favorite entries from the Domino Decorating Contest. Before I say anything about these rooms though, I have to admit that I was being a bit of a whiner when this contest first came out. I thought, “How am I supposed to compete with these people who have much higher budgets, own their own homes, haven’t moved 5 times in the last two years (yes, I have),” and so on. But when I took a good look at these spaces I discovered that many people have decorated them the way I would have to. Vintage flea market and thrift finds, or a few really great pieces supplemented by Ikea and other affordable alternatives. SO… I suppose that the contest has become what it really should be – a way for people to show what they can do all by themselves.
Now, on with the rooms!!
Ok, this room is ridiculous. Ridiculous AWESOME! The ‘screen’ is actually industrial doors refurbished in automotive paint, which really draws the room together. The piles of pillows are amazing, and the bright shades of pink, orange, green are really pulled together with all the accessories. My only complaint is that this room looks SO styled. Either this guys got some incredible talent, or he’s got good help.
The other two rooms are not quite as colorful as the first, but still worth a mention…
I swear I’ve seen this room featured somewhere else before ~ I remember that bedside table set up! But, alas I have no idea where. I think it’s a gorgeous example of how red white and blue can work together without looking like Americana just threw up in your apartment. Very cozy ~ a great mix of glam and comfort.
I don’t usually go for shabby chic (ok, I NEVER go for shabby chic) but this room is more Parisian chic than shabby, so I can deal with it. What’s impressive is that she did the walls herself! Great accessories, and that BED! Very well done, plus one of my favorite color combinations ~ red/pink with aqua.
i loved how in the first photo you can kind of make out what the other side of the room might be like in the high gloss of the industrial doors. kind of genius. it does look awfully styled but very appealing all the same. it would be a definite “SHUTUP” if i just walked into a friend’s home for the first time and saw that.
I really love the top room and the 2nd room too!
That bedroom is great–and you’re right, it is more Parisian chic than Shabby, but the mirror above the dresser and the chandelier steal the show.
good observation Mackenna! i didn’t even notice how much of the reflection you could see in the doors. very cool.
i am completely in love with the chandelier in the bedroom too!
funny you say that. I felt the same way upon seeing the contest entrants. Who can compete with a $35K chandelier?? So it’s interesting you point rooms like this out for us.
The Parisian chic room you pointed out reminds me so much of a hotel we stayed in when we visited Venice. I can imagine the Grand Canal right outside that light-filled window!
Oh Franki, you’re so right. I’m pretty sure I chose the most expensive looking rooms on the list. But when you read the little quotes from the owners, at least you can feel a bit better knowing that they did themselves (some of them on a budget!). But yes, that chandelier could NOT have been cheap. They’ve just added some more rooms to the contest, so stay tuned for more updates …
I love everything about these rooms! Well except the secound room is a little confusing becuase it sorta doesn’t have a certain theme to it. But the other two just blow me away. I’d even create something like these rooms myself!