Room inspired by Rug

I know I am on a brown and turquoise kick...and believe it or not brown does not exist in my own color palette!  However, when paired with the right colors it can be beautiful...no matter what style it is. I was greatly inspired by an HGTV Flooring room set that was designed for Shaw Rugs.  I saw it over at Remodelaholic (great sight to check out) and since it was in our colors we've talked about I thought I'd share it with you today. 

I have used this rug before, maybe even in same color way.  It's a line that can give you a gorgeous look for an affordable price.  Don't you just love all the colors in it.  Well, that is what inspired this entire room design.  The colors were selected from the Ikat Panel Rug...brown, nuetrals, turquoise and red.  They also added many textures through-out the room such as wicker, natural wood (see crates and carved horse), glass, wrought iron etc.  This gives it such an eclectic feel and makes it seem as though it evolved over time with a collection of specially selected items. I even love the greenery that was added in the window sill which "softens" the windows even more.  The details of this room are "Simply Irresistible"...don't you agree?

A closer look of these details...and that "wow" chandelier which was painted red! It really pops now! The throw over the chair and the table accessory (right side of photo) brings in even more of this accent color....and you've gotta love that creative table idea!!

Can you see even the suitcases stacked in the left corner?...such a creative way to add filler to an area!  And check out that typography fabric...scrumptious choice for this room.  I love how they chose to put in on the ottoman and the pillows instead of the typical of just putting it on the chairs.  This creates a totally different look and feel in the room.  Wouldn't you agree?

I am admiring this wall collage that was created from all sorts of different items...mirrors, framed seashells, art, letters, and even a canvas painting. Look at the little "pops" of red spread around too. (oh, there's even a better view of the suitcases in this photo!)

More typography art on a stand...adds such a fun, care-free feel to this room design!

Here is yet another area of interest in front of the window...again, lots of details.  How could one not be INSPIRED by seeing all of these wonderful creative ideas? 

Final shot, I promise...but I just had to be sure you saw most of it.  You can check out the link to this sight (above) if you want to see even more.  Hats off to this design team!  And would you believe it was created in a DAY!  It certainly doesn't "feel" that way, does it?  What things did you like most about this room design?  We'd love to know!  

Have yourself a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Photo Credits: Remodelaholic

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Brown and Turquoise Inspiration

I was planning a different post for today, however, when I saw this inspiration this morning I changed course a bit. I hope that is OK!  My wonderful neighbor and friend, whose scrapbook work I often mention here and follow-up with room design from it, has once again caught my eye with her amazing work.  It's not just her beautiful designs, but also her lovely choice of colors and patterns.  Here is today's inspiration from her...

When I saw this I immediately thought of all the ways this card design could be incorporated into a room.  Either brown or light turquoise walls, an area rug like that brown and ivory polka-dot paper strip, drapery panels in the turquoise and ivory plaid (shown on her scalloped circle), lots of pillows in the other patterns on a brown or neutral sofa, and two chairs in that gorgeous stripe...oooh, I could so see it in my mind...thus the reason for my post today...great job Tammy!  Love it!

So, here are some rooms I found similar to her color scheme.  I have always thought that any shade of turquoise blue really does wonders with brown tones.  Take a look and see what you think...

In this one I love that this rug grounds the entire color scheme and I adore the pattern in it. Here are our stripe chairs I mentioned along with draperies and pillows in the other fabrics. With the dark brown walls and blue sofa (instead of brown) it really pops even the brown-tones in the tables...don't you think?  What's not to love about this room?

Another, but basic, brown room brought to life with turquoise!

Here the brown is toned down a bit but adding the turquoise brings life into the room...wouldn't you agree?

And this lovely design, by famous Miles Redd, is sophisticated and elegant, yet fun-loving too.  I think this fun rug is what adds in a bit of the fun flair. I vote this design as "Simply Irresistible"...how about you?

A rustic look here with browns and neutrals, but that ever so wonderful POP of color with the throw, the chandelier base and these awesome turquoise shutters.

So if you'd like to brighten up the browns in your home...why not consider adding in some color in ways such as these shown here today.  I believe you will surely love the results as it can turn any room from "drab" to "fab"... give it a try!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Photo Credits:  NC Scrap Addict, House Beautiful and Miles Redd