Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Spring has Sprung! (or not)

 September the 1st is officially Spring Day here in the Southern Hemisphere. I'll ignore the fact that it's actually cold and raining at the moment and honour the occassion by showing you some pictures of fabulous brights.


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I usually tend towards neutrals in decorating, so this is a step out of my comfort zone! But a departure from the norm makes things more interesting, doesn't it?  I usually associate bright colours with more modern and contemporary furnishings and decor, but these images I found have mostly traditional  French style furniture. I am amazed at how beautifully they go with bright fabrics, objects and art.




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Aren't these rooms just gorgeous!



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I would never of dreamt of covering chairs in such a bright, acid yellow - but look how wonderful they look.


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The pink chaise above and daybed below are both so inviting!

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I would be more likely to include colour in small doses like the picture below. Whip away the cushion and vases and I'd be back to my safe neutrals!



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As pretty as this chair below looks, I think it would be too much of a commitment for me.




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Mmmm... I wonder what my household full of boys would feel about these pink chairs?

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Love the aqua colour above and below!


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Spring dining at its best!


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Even bedrooms can look wonderful with an injection of bright colour!



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I would never in a million years have chosen this wallpaper above and look how fabulous it looks!

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Love the toiles!


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And to round off some lovely spring pictures which I couldn't resist!

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Could you live with brights like these or do you prefer neutrals or paler colours? I'd love to hear from you.




Till next time


Sharon x
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16 comments:

  1. Acquired ObjectsAugust 31, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    These rooms are all gorgeous but I wouldn't have the nerve to try living in them, a little bright for me. Enjoy your spring feels like fall here in the USA summer went by to fast!

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  2. AprendeconvaleAugust 31, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I am completely smitten with the first and last picture!!!! Have a great spring start!!!A big kiss

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  3. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I really like some of these (not all of them, only some) but I love it when home owners/designers think outside the box. I love neutrals and popping them up with colours.

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  4. Taylor GreenwaltAugust 31, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    What soft pretty rooms. Love all the pastel colors.

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  5. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageAugust 31, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I, like you, live in a house filled with males so they would not be diggin' the hot pink. :) But my girly heart sure enjoyed looking at your pretty pictures! The outdoor photo w/ the cloche on the table actually made me sigh. It's SO beautiful! I love neutrals, but am finding I like to have a bit of soft color in each of my rooms.

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  6. Sandra van DoornAugust 31, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    i love neutrals, adore all whiet interior... but seriously, after seing your post i’d try some bright splashes here and there! this is very beautiful and inspiring Sharon,
    xo sandra

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  7. IdoAugust 31, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    That's a lot of color Sharon, so beautiful! Well you are starting spring and pretty soon we'll be in the fall, we've had a hot summer and can't wait for that to end. I prefer neutrals, I'm not a bold color girl, but when you combine them with the right accessories bold colors are heavenly.
    Have a great start of spring!
    XXX Ido

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  8. UnknownAugust 31, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Love the pink lounge with the zebra/tiger? rug.

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  9. under spanish mossSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    These are so refreshing after the heat wave we've been having! It makes us feel so refreshed and ready to conqour the next project! Thank you for the inspiring!

    XO,
    Renee and Angela

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  10. AnnSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I'm loving the colors in your images,

    so perky, fresh and cheerful spaces ♥

    And I love all those flowers ♥

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  11. The enchanted homeSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    What a stunning and happy post!! Love all the color, so uplifting...I think we sometimes underestimate just how good color makes us feel! Beautiful...so happy to be back in blogland!

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  12. chateaudelilleSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Gorgeous collection! I love all that colour and usually I indulge it in my daughters bedroom.Fiona

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Amazing colours, I prefer pastel colours like powder gray and blue or antique pink. Soft colours (just thinking about my home!).
    Bisous, Babi

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  14. KymSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Who would have thought brights could look so beautiful on traditional furniture. But like you I'm more of a neutral girl! Thanks for sharing such glorious images. Enjoy your weekend X

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  15. A Room For EveryoneSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    What a glorious post! So many beautiful images. I love colour but I'm really not confident about using it. Some people really know what they're doing and these pics show that! Rachaelxx

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  16. Barbara@HausDesignSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I could have sworn I already posted a comment but perhaps my connection failed right when I wanted to do so. :( I loved the vibrancy of these colors - so much energy! I came back to comment (again) because of your wonderful comments on my interview from yesterday - that was so nice of you to say! So glad we have connected! :)

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