Friday, June 10, 2011

To paint or not to paint?

So there are some big decisions to be made in the next week for my own house for a change...to paint or not to paint?  A little bit about our new place in Philly...old wood floors, craftsman doors, white pinwheel tile, lots of windows, and quite a bit of space (since I opted to have a home office rather then rent office space elsewhere).  It's very bright and airy and all the trim, bathroom, and kitchen are white (with the exception of the banana yellow and black tiled guest bathroom:)  I loved all the white walls in my Dubai place but for some reason I'm really craving color.And I'm thinking if I'm going to paint, I'm going to "go big or go home!" Colors on my mind: papaya, cobalt, bright mint, and teal.  What's your vote... to paint or not to paint?






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38 comments:

  1. Ashley @ A {Blonde's} DIY LifeJune 10, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    My vote is to paint!! I'm loving all those colors you mentioned!! I live in an apartment right now, and don't have the option to paint. So I will be on the edge of my seat to see what you do!

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  2. Janna McCalleyJune 10, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    If anyone can pull off colors like that, it's you! Please do it!

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  3. JessieJune 10, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Paint! Just go for it. I am sure it will look great in the end. Love all your inspirational images, by the way.

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  4. brooke fieldJune 10, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Paint! If anyone can pull it off you can!

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  5. EmilyJune 10, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    paint! (It might be for selfish reasons because I'd love to see what you'd come up with!)

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  6. ellenJune 10, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Definitely paint. I visited my upstairs neighbor in my last apartment and noticed she had painted. I asked what the landlady said about that and she said she didn't even ask. AH-HA!!! I painted the entire apartment within the next few months and it made a huge difference! Now I own a condo and I've done a lot of painting. Paint. Paint soon! You will be so glad!

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  7. {darlene} @ fieldstonehillJune 10, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    paint!!

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  8. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comJune 10, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Paint! I am in LOVE with the first and last photos you posted. The wall color and the rug/carpet in the first are gorgeous.

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  9. Melissa Marie HeadJune 10, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Paint for sure! Sounds fun

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  10. amber wallaceJune 10, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I say paint and then show us lots of pictures!

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  11. LizJune 10, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I say paint!

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  12. Heather PetersonJune 10, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    well, clearly depends on the house. I LOVE color, love paint, and we've found a good balance here keeping the wals white in the main, open-plan living areas, and going big in the bedrooms and more closed spaces. Planning to do bold hues in the bathrooms next. Can't wait to see!

    Heather
    loveyourspace.blogspot.com

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  13. Audrey SJune 10, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    paint!!!! especially after I've seen those inspirational photos of the colors you selected... it is gonna look so pretty! Plus the color could cheer you up on a cold winter day in philly!!! Good luck with the move! :)

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  14. KathyJune 10, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Paint and I love the colors in the first and last photos!

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  15. Andrea JohnsonJune 10, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I'm lovin cobalt right now!!

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  16. Hellohello babyJune 10, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    I am voting for paint! I would love to see what you will make with your magic brushed wand :)

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  17. HollyJune 11, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I vote for color! As soon as I buy a house instead of jumping from apartment to apartment, the first thing I'll do is find some great colors for the walls. Have fun selecting!

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  18. KathysueJune 11, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Oh Paint!! I want to see how you do it because you do it oh so well!!! Have fun, Kathysue

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  19. ChristineJune 11, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Wow, love the fabric on the chair in the first pic. Any idea what it is?

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  20. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}June 11, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    I'm pretty sure with you behind the paintbrush, whatever you choose will be marvelous! I have to say I am a big fan of color...it just puts a smile on my face when I walk into a room with some awesome color! Happy Weekend and I cannot *wait* to see the new place! (c:

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  21. Fiona @ JackadawJune 11, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Paint! You can always go back to white later on.

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  22. noelle reginaJune 11, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    1. paint
    2. mint

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  23. christieJune 11, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    PAINT!!! :)

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  24. UnknownJune 11, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Paint for sure! I'm sure you'll pick a fab colour!

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  25. AnonymousJune 11, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Paint all the way, because if anyone would know how to paint and make it look wonderful, it would be you!

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  26. silly6June 11, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Paint. I think we are all dying to see what you would come up with. Most of us are too chicken to do it in own home. Everything you touch seems to turn into something FABULOUS! Be bold and wow us. :)

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  27. nicoleJune 11, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    paint!

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  28. jenna marieJune 11, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    PAINT!!!

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  29. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJune 12, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    yes definitely, I wish I could

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  30. EstherJune 12, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Paint...I love the teal, bright mint is the second runner up. Let us know what you pick.

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  31. MandyJune 12, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Paint! I love your inspiration photos and I know you can totally rock a bold paint job.

    Mandy
    www.kinistyle.com

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  32. KimJune 12, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    PAINT!!!! you only live once!!

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  33. MegJune 13, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Paint! The pictures you posted are amazing. Makes me want to paint my own home many colors!

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  34. La LizJune 13, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Paint:) I have one wall painted a bold blue color in my living room and each time I walk in there a big smile appears on my face. I love it...

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  35. Jen and LanceJune 13, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Go for a little paint! I'm liking the bright mint, it's not as overwhelming as the other colors, if your on the fence about painting. You're new place sounds beautiful already.

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  36. JacquiJune 14, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Hi, Caitlin. I always prefer white, but this house is making me reconsider. http://www.thenateshow.com/photos/house-proud-color-crazed/
    p.s. we have a mutual friend in Brit Callaway.

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  37. LindsBJune 15, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Since you were all white in the last place, I say go big with color!

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  38. Daily DesirablesJune 18, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    if i was going to paint i would do cobalt! but i would think carefully on whether or not you can see yourself still liking it in a couple of years (unless you plan on repainting when you get bored) :)

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