i'm almost done putting everything together. here's some quick pics i took this morning....the lighting was not the best. i would say about 75% of what you see is from garage sales, estate sales & craigslist, i'm all for recycling & reusing... the couches were a steal on craigslist, and black chairs i found about 5 years back, i didn't need them at the time, but i had to grab them. I think my bed, bookcases & rug are the only new things we own, besides the little ikea accessories (the magnetic strip for the knives is so useful) . the letterpressed posters on the wall are from Hammerpress my sister and i have met Brady a bunch of time over the years, and he always brings these for us. we have like 10-20 different prints each, so we can trade them later on, she has the David Sedaris one now. ohh and i also found the cool light switch cover at anthroplogie,- they add so much!
i got the idea for the kitchen colors from this room i found in domino magazine. they used black tape around the edges to give it a more modern feel ( inspired by Roy Lichtenstein). what do you guys think? should i use the black tape, or keep the kitchen like it is??
wow...it's turning out beautifully! LOVE the kitchen. I say no on the black tape but maybe give it a try to see what it looks like ;)
Posted by: Tina | 07/06/2007 at 10:33 AM
leave the kitchen as is...it looks fabulous!
Posted by: Jessica | 07/06/2007 at 11:39 AM
i love your kitchen as is...
gorgeous, everything! :)
love every bit :)
Posted by: Vee | 07/06/2007 at 12:04 PM
wow a!! it all looks like pics from a magazine!! i vote no tape too.
Posted by: stacey fike | 07/06/2007 at 12:08 PM
Wow, what great colors you've got goin' on there!!
I say no to the tape, I love it the way it is!
Posted by: VexedAngel | 07/06/2007 at 12:37 PM
ooh you are right...your bathroom is awesome! do you have a window in there? i need to redo my first floor bath and love that color...but is it too dark?
Posted by: wendy | 07/06/2007 at 02:16 PM
even though lichtenstein is a fab fav, i vote no tape.
you did a wonderful job picking out all the colors. i will be referring to your site when I get my place and have to paint it. thanks for all the constant inspo!
Posted by: Christa | 07/06/2007 at 02:25 PM
i LOVE your place. SO much. and i vote no tape , too ... just because i love it now!
Posted by: Breanne | 07/06/2007 at 03:13 PM
It all looks AWESOME! I adore your color choices!
Posted by: Michelle Sanders | 07/06/2007 at 03:27 PM
A-mazing girl!!! So HAPPY!!!! I wanna come over!!! haha xoxo I dunno bout the black tape... hmm... sounds like a good idea... id have to see it. going to get the domino!
Posted by: Amber Ulmer | 07/06/2007 at 03:45 PM
i love the colors you chose!
Posted by: Heather Prins | 07/06/2007 at 05:19 PM
Daaaang... your house is rad! I am with the popular vote and I say no tape. Those colors are all awesome!
Posted by: Heidi Montgomery | 07/06/2007 at 06:59 PM
love the colors - i vote no tape, too. gorgeous work, though!
Posted by: metrochic | 07/06/2007 at 07:06 PM
Wow, Wow, Wow!!!! Awesome. I love what you have done. Absolutely gorgeous!! (I have that same wine holder) I love your taste in decor!!
Posted by: Toni | 07/07/2007 at 01:15 AM
Love the paint colors! Where did you get the wine holder?
Posted by: Toni | 07/07/2007 at 04:23 AM
OMG Allison!!!!!!!!! The house looks AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Tracey Odachowski | 07/07/2007 at 07:45 AM
Such a cool place, Alison. Enjoy it and be very happy living in it:)
Posted by: Anilu Magloire | 07/07/2007 at 02:30 PM
I LOVE your color choices. Wow! Will you come do my house next PUUULEEEEASE??
Posted by: Angela | 07/07/2007 at 05:45 PM
im digging ur wall colors...
so vibrant makes me wanna create in ur pad:)
i say you should try the black tape...
it doesnt hurt to try:)
Posted by: lizee | 07/07/2007 at 07:59 PM
Leave it--It's perfect the way it is! I've heard that black is difficult to cover up if you want to change it.
Posted by: Hisaho | 07/08/2007 at 11:40 AM
oh my G your appartment ROCKS!!
oh and BTW I don't think you need the black tape IMHO...
Posted by: Tracey | 07/08/2007 at 01:39 PM
amazing--lovin the funky feel & the colors!
Posted by: Mary | 07/09/2007 at 06:47 AM
Your house looks like it's straight from a hip, cool home decor magazine!! Don't change a thing!!!
Posted by: cindy b. | 07/09/2007 at 11:03 AM
Way cool!!! Love all your colour choices...
So happy for you.
Smiles,
helle
Posted by: Helle Greer | 07/11/2007 at 01:49 PM
I love love love the colors - that's a happy place!! Great job =)
Posted by: Augusti_73/Anna | 07/12/2007 at 04:42 AM