Here is a before and after of a living room corner at Casapinka. There is nothing hung on the walls, or pretty curtains fluttering in the breeze, nor furniture arranged artfully as in Elle Decoration. I do well to try and keep waffles and syrup from being eaten on the sly in front of the tv. All paint is from Benjamin Moore. I used Simplamente Blanco, a nice bright white, on the walls. I wanted a whitewashed look reminiscent of Greece, which is silly since this room is in the shade of a mulberry tree and in Rhode Island, USA. Decorating is all part of a dream, though, so I permit myself to make trite statements like this. The crown molding is Pink Taffy, and much less purply than my original color choice. I'm so happy with it!
For the aqua door panels, I had a sample of Jamaican Aqua in my inspiration journal, yet it was too bright for what I wanted which was Painterly. Aqua is a rare color in paint stores and in my experience looks much brighter on walls and furniture than anticipated. So, after a bit of cajoling the person at Ben Moore agreed to mix in 50% white and presto, perfect color. Even he was surprised.
So, this is the initial change to the living room, with more photos to come as time goes by. Thank you Mark for the wonderful job you did. And all of you - please Google Pink Crown Molding so I can become a brand new Google Category...and leave a proper pink legacy to my children.
o.m.g.
you are doing AMAZING things! i want to see more!
rock on, pink!
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | June 18, 2012 at 07:29 AM
Fabulous...so completely you..May we have some more please? (Delayed gratification not my strong suit)
Posted by: rainydaymuse | June 18, 2012 at 12:58 PM
<3+++
hmmm wont let me post just that - says i need text
so there you go ;)
Posted by: rebeccawip | June 18, 2012 at 09:47 PM
Oh how exciting! What a bright spot you are, I came over to take a break from desk work and other computer frustration and I have been richly rewarded!
Posted by: Margaret Owen | June 19, 2012 at 08:26 AM
Very nice!
Posted by: comment devenir riche | June 19, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Fantástico! Me encanta el rosa!
Posted by: Diseño paginas web | June 19, 2012 at 01:36 PM
Can you redo my house?
Posted by: Beth | June 21, 2012 at 08:00 AM
Well, of course I can, haha!
Posted by: Pink mohair | June 21, 2012 at 02:58 PM