26
Jul

Stripes: Simple and Bold

Posted in Bedrooms, Home Decor, Homes + Interiors

Phase 1 of my long list of things to paint this summer is complete!  My girls’ rooms are now pink and purple with crisp white trim.  It took much longer than I had anticipated but really, I should have known better.  Next time, I will start small and push my completion date out about 2 weeks.  Now, I’ll spend the rest of the week, placing furniture, reorganizing their toys and clothes so I can move on to the fun stuff like repainting furniture, hanging art and curtains.

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I picked really pale shades for their rooms because our home tends to be fairly dark and with all the girly clutter, I didn’t want to be overwhelmed by bubble gum shades of pink and purple.  While I was painting I started to get concerned that I had gone too conservative because both shades appeared white and actually still do at some angles.  Since stripes are so popular right now, the thought crossed my mind that by adding some horizontal stripes I could bring in more of the colour that my “clients” were looking for.

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Now that the rooms are finished and their beds are all made up with their pink and purple quilts, the colour actually is “just” enough for me.  And considering the length of time it’s already taken, I think the stripes will have to wait…forever.  Now on to repainting the doors, their beds, a bedside table and a desk or two.  And once that’s all done, I’ll be sure to snap a few photos to share and then take a nap.

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What do you think of the stripe craze?  Do you love it?  Or would you rather pass?

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8 Comments ( Reply )

  1. jessica
    Jul 26, 2011 @ 6:29 am

    i love this stripes and the neutarl color. Aperfect mix about elegance, casual and scandinavian style
    love it so much
    jessica
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  2. seesaw designs
    Jul 26, 2011 @ 10:11 am

    i think the stripes are really fantastic. i wonder if i would get sick of it… but if it was a little subtle, i don’t think so.
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  3. The Simply Inspired Home
    Jul 26, 2011 @ 10:18 am

    I love the stripes, but you know I’m scared of them.. I think I would tire of them and then have to do my design all over. I recently had a client who wanted stripes, but in the end backed out because she really didn’t want the work to paint them.

    If it’s someone’s thing, then I say go for it! All the images are fab!
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  4. Jan @ Handcrafted by Picto
    Jul 26, 2011 @ 3:05 pm

    The stripes are great, they can be made to look chic or fun. Lovely photos.

    Jan x

  5. Andie
    Jul 27, 2011 @ 12:13 pm

    Addicted to stripes! Love them.

  6. Maggie
    Jul 27, 2011 @ 3:48 pm

    I really like your choices in colors and the stripes are just the right accent for each room! I love them! I’m thinking of painting stripes in my house too actually. Your pictures are awesome to look at. Love it!
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  7. Victoria @ Edin's House
    Jul 29, 2011 @ 10:49 am

    I love the stipes, but only in certain spaces. I like them in the children’s rooms for example. And I love them as accents in rugs or pillows.

    Now Rachel… hurry up and finish all your painting so you can take that nap!!
    Victoria
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