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Why This Works and the Winner Is…

July 29, 2011 by Amber Filed Under: why works series Leave a Comment

Happy Friday!! It’s time for the series Why This Works… where I show a designed space and talk about why (I think) it’s perfection! This amazing living room space was seen in Cottage Living. I have held onto this image for so long, because there are so many fun elements that I love in this space.

Image via Cottage Living
The bright pops of color balance so well against the white walls, sofa and neutral seagrass rug. The room has great depth with the layering effect of the zebra rug and that works so well with the other black and white accessories and artwork in the space. This room also has a great balance of shapes and textures- there are round shapes in the side table and in the dramatic art over the sofa, rectangular shapes in the coffee table and picture frames and a great blend of upholstered and wood pieces to make this space eclectic and cohesive. The large art piece over the sofa frames out the seating area so well. The traditional silouette art works well placed on a more modern side table. The traditional style ottoman with nailhead trim gets a modern twist with a bold, bright upholstered fabric. To me, this space works! What are your thoughts??

And congratulations to the winner of the Olive Leaf Stencils Giveaway! I selected a winner through random.org and the winner is…

Lucky #1!! (How often does that happen?) Congratulations Anne from her wonderful blog, Hello Newman’s. I will be in contact with you today!! Anne said:

oh so fun! I just checked out her site – and don’t know how I would chose just one if I were to win. Some of the modern and damask patterns are so fun – I could totally see one of those on the wall behind bed in master bedroom! 🙂

When you choose a stencil, please send the after pictures, and I’ll post them up on the blog!

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Hi, I'm Amber... a wife, mom and interior decorator. I am the writer of Simple Dwellings and the designer behind Amber B Design. Blog topics are all things design, with the occasional DIY attempt! Thanks for stopping by.Read more...

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