Thursday, January 13, 2011

'New' Idea

Tell me what you think about this, hanging three separate canvases each painted a solid colour...I would be stealing two ideas...

#1 - If you flipped through the latest Canadian House and Home you saw the Joe Bradley on page 61...I ADORE THIS BLOCK COLOUR FIGURE!!!  SO simple, so WOW!

#2 - While in Vanves, this frame with three pieces of colored paper caught my eye...
Do you think it will work? Needs more? Different colors? Go for it? Paint the vanity too?



These pictures are cold & dreary, I know...would primary colours freshen it up?

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  1. ModFruGalJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I like the idea..I'm planning a similar project in metallic gold. My gut is that painting the vanity is an either/or...big primary colors on the wall OR painting vanity? The bathroom looks great!

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  2. Rashon CarrawayJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Actually, I think its a fantastic idea. Its cheap, can be personal and can add a great deal of dimension. I think I may try my hand at it....lol

    Mr. Goodwill Hunting

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  3. Sharon@Sharon at HomeJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    maybe just me ... but I don't like the primary colours ... maybe if you greyed them down a bit.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I would say because everything is very minimalist, bringing in something with a nice birch frame to warm things up, might be a great idea. I'm not very hot about unframed canvases. I really like your 2nd image with the same block/primary colours but in a nice wooden frame. I think that would work wonderfully. Just my two cents. By the way, I LOVE that bathroom. And the shower+pendant are to die for.

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  5. ShannonJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    hmmmmm....I could also do 3 shades of yellow....

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  6. tfalkJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I don't know why... but I hate it! Love the bathroom... would rather see b&w photos in a colored frame perhaps? I dunno...

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  7. ShannonJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Woah Delta! Don't be shy ;)

    I REALLY wanted this at one point:
    http://www.susanareisman.com/measure/index.html

    Susana Reisman, Measuring tape number 10

    But it was $800 I think and I wasn't ready to spend that...I would have to track it down again...

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  8. Jordana @ White CabanaJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I definitely prefer the pool photos from your previous post. They add more interest than more blocks/rectangular lines.
    -Jordana

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  9. JeannetteJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I am not crazy about the primary colours and do not find them warming at all. Like Jordana, I like your pool photos and I think if you were to introduce some texture via some nice baskets and luxe towels in a warming shade say burnt orange, deep teal or something pulled from the photo it may feel a bit warmer. The bathroom is a perfect backdrop for just about anything - you did a great job and I am admiring the work you did as we are in the process of doing our basement which includes a bathroom....and how I found your blog!

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  10. KristineJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I'm a fan of bold colour but never primary colours together (I find them loud and obnoxious together).

    BUT if you go this route I think you need a band of black to ground the colours like in the H&H example. Google Piet Mondrian for inspiration.
    Also, I'd push the yellow in closer to the red+blue so that the spacing in between each is uniform. That way they spatially relate to one another.

    Lastly, I would re-think canvas in the bathroom because of the humidity/moisture (possible cracking/flaking?); I'm not sure if sealants exist that are appropriate for that kind of environment.

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  11. tfalkJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Oh - I'm not shy! ;o) What about the poster you have leaning under your stairs? Great colors - and it's uber cheap! Just saying...

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  12. ShannonJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I love all your feedback...keep it coming...I think I will do this colour blocking canvases - but in another place in the basement...The main media + kid's play area is already bombed with red yellow and blue...and I agree that working black in is important too!....

    stay tuned for more basement bathroom options...I had another idea today...

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  13. kimJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Since you asked....Here's my opinion; primary colors look amazing in your basement with your kid's stuff. In a fantastic bathroom like you have, they suck. But seriously, your latest basement photos were really nice. I would go with modern art, maybe one or two colors. Your bathroom is a perfect gallery!

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  14. Michelle @ AM Dolce VitaJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    How about an art print of Mark Rothko's? They come in a wide range of colors. The bonus is that you can have the art print mounted and laminated on a poster board. All Posters.ca is having a 75% sale now.

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  15. Seema PersaudJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Glad you were inspired! Please feel free to link back to us at www.houseandhome.com

    Thanks so much!

    Seema Persaud

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  16. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    how do you like the Odensvik sink? i am purchasing my Godmorgon 4 drawer vanity today and have been torn between the single Odensvik and the Norrviken sinks. I like the look of the Norrviken, but think the cermaioc Odensvik may hold up better against staining....what's your experience? btw, i just came upon your blog, but i think we were separated at birth. i am spot-on loving your space and your design choices. thanks! -michele

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  17. micheleJuly 12, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    also, what size vanity did you choose with that double sink? thanks

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  18. 9e8493a8-a276-11e0-840f-000bcdJuly 25, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    how do you like the Odensvik sink? i am purchasing my Godmorgon 4 drawer vanity today and have been torn between the single Odensvik and the Norrviken sinks. I like the look of the Norrviken, but think the cermaioc Odensvik may hold up better against staining....what's your experience? btw, i just came upon your blog, but i think we were separated at birth. i am spot-on loving your space and your design choices. thanks! -michele

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  19. SeemaJuly 25, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Glad you were inspired! Please feel free to link back to us at www.houseandhome.com

    Thanks so much!

    Seema Persaud

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  20. kimJuly 25, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Since you asked....Here's my opinion; primary colors look amazing in your basement with your kid's stuff. In a fantastic bathroom like you have, they suck. But seriously, your latest basement photos were really nice. I would go with modern art, maybe one or two colors. Your bathroom is a perfect gallery!

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