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Julie’s Living Room: Happy Punches of Color

August 15, 2011 42 Comments

 

Julie was my very first online decorating client when I started blogging and has become a good online buddy.  She recently sent me new pictures of her family room.  I feel like I’ve known this room since it was a baby, and it’s been fun to watch it change.  She originally started with more autumnal colors, but has updated it with a brighter palette since we first worked together.  She has a great eye, and I love the mix of patterns she used. 

(And, as my disclaimer. . . I had little to nothing to do with this beautiful space.  I’m flattered she originally asked for my help almost two years ago, but she has made all of the newer changes on her own and obviously needed very little help from me!)

Enjoy!

 

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  1. Erica M. says

    August 15, 2011 at 11:31 am

    I love the colors and the throw pillow arrangements in the room. She did a great job.

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  2. MegMcD says

    August 15, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    Gorgeous! I NEED those lamps – love the colors…

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  3. The Starr Family says

    August 15, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    I love the mix of patterns and colors… fresh, but sophisticated. I needed to see this!! I have such a blend of furniture, black, wood, painted… I love that she incorporated most. It feels ‘real’! Love it!

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  4. lucy says

    August 15, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    would she share where she got the rug? I love her style and want one just like it, but can only find gray.

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  5. Mary says

    August 15, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    I love what she’s done to her room.
    My space is layed out like hers.
    Corner fireplace, TV stand next to it, a couch perpendicular to the TV, a chair in the corner. I don’t have a second couch but seeing the way she has her room layed out has made me realize maybe I could add additional seating.

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  6. Lisa - A Room with A View says

    August 15, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    My favorite element is the mix of patterns in the throw pillows and the turquoise table lamp.

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  7. Geb says

    August 15, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Wow..the colors are amazing. What an inspiring room!

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  8. Geb says

    August 15, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Wow..the colors are amazing. What an inspiring room!

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  9. shannon says

    August 15, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    4, FOUR, Chiang Mai pillows! What a great room.

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  10. Michelle says

    August 15, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Do you know the wall color and where she found the rug?

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  11. Paige Head says

    August 15, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    Emily I love this living room. I am getting ready to buy living room furniture for our newly purchased house. Can you recommend a good couch like these that are classic and will last. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Jessie says

    August 15, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    This is a very beautiful and chic room! Love those pretty pillows and rug.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Jessie
    http://www.mixandchic.com

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  13. Luciane at HomeBunch.com says

    August 15, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Everything feels good in this place. I like the dark browns mixture with the colorful pillows and the turquoise lamp.

    Have a Blessed week!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  14. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    Wow, that is a gorgeous room…so warm and inviting. Def has the EAC touch

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  15. Nina says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Ooh, love the colors! I have the same chiang mai pillows on a caramel leather couch and similar color choices in accent colors. I’m contemplating adding a cowhide rug under the coffee table/couch area which tends to get more foot traffic. I already have off white carpeting in the room, but that area always seems prone to getting dingy because of repeat foot traffic.

    At first I thought the cowhide design might make the area look too busy, but I have fewer patterned pillows than your friend does so perhaps it might work after all. Especially if I select a hide with a more subtle overall pattern on a lighter background. Thanks for the inspiration, these photos are great.

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  16. Amanda says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    just lovely!! Is the geometric pillow between the two Chaing Mai pillows brown & white or black & white? I am soooo needing a geometric brown & white fabric and everything im finding is black and white.

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  17. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    Just beautiful. I love the pillows and the turquoise lamp. So striking. And the photography. . . wowza!

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  18. Hyphen Interiors says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    Love the pillows. So fun to know a room “since it was a baby.”

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  19. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Stunning room. Love the window treatments and the pillows are fabulous. The touch of orange is wonderful. Hugs, Marty

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  20. the shark says

    August 15, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    So very pretty!

    Your post always make me feel like I can tackle the HUGE decorating job ahead!

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  21. hollyG says

    August 15, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    This one gets a Wowza on my book – she did a great job!! What a fun, sophistocated room.

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  22. Cove and Grey says

    August 15, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Love the pillow fabric choices!

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  23. under spanish moss says

    August 15, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    Love how she used color and pattern in the space. Beautiful blue lamps!

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  24. Annie says

    August 15, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    Looks great! She should be proud of herself!

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  25. Larrisa Hill Designs says

    August 15, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    I love her mix of fabrics on the pillows and how she has brought in punches of color with accessories. Great ideas!

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  26. JennyBC says

    August 15, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    like the freshness of the room….neutral basics with good pops of color…very updated without being too trendy.

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  27. Tamra {walkswithBella} says

    August 15, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    I asbolutely adore the blue lamp!

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  28. Rachel H. says

    August 15, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    This post makes me feel so much better about the mixture of black and brown furniture. I’ve been really stressing about that and I see how it looks good together now.

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  29. Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend says

    August 16, 2011 at 12:01 am

    Awesome pictures…and colors that I love….thanks for sharing…I got a few ideas

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  30. a place and a space says

    August 16, 2011 at 1:29 am

    I love it! Do you know where she found those pillows?! LOVE!

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  31. Laura Trevey says

    August 16, 2011 at 11:49 am

    the pillows are amazing with that gorgeous chocolate brown rug!!

    xoxo

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  32. Amy says

    August 16, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    Loving the mix of colors! I am always afraid to mix so many patterns, but is sooo works! Awesome room!

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  33. Emily Wilson says

    August 16, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    Love this space! Great pattern, color and textures going on…. Love the rug, lamps, and mirrors. Gorgeous space!

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  34. Christina says

    August 16, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Looks Amazing!

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  35. 17 Perth says

    August 16, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    Oh wow! What beautiful colors in this room! She did a fantastic job!

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  36. Wigal Family says

    August 17, 2011 at 1:30 am

    Emily—thank you so much for the sweet post. I adore you and your design skills and am constantly inspired by all you create!

    To answer some questions, the pillows on the sofa can all be found on etsy by searching(betwixt, chiang mai). I had the middle lumbar pillow made from a David Hicks fabric that can be found here (it is brown):
    http://www.insidefabric.com/p-733094-la-fiorentina-68-by-groundworks.aspx

    The rug is by Jill Rosenwald, and is called fallon and can be found here http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/surya-fal/brown/158FAL1000-203.html

    The sofas, which are great–very durable and made of high quailty materials are made by vangogh designs http://www.vangoghdesigns.com/index.php?page=product-list&category=4

    Thanks again for all of the super nice comments, they are very appreciated!

    Julie

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  37. theresa says

    August 17, 2011 at 1:51 am

    I love this website, seems everytime I am thinging of redecorating yet another spot in my house, I stumble across Emily, She is the best, style, great eye. only wish I could hire her. Best to you Emily A. Clark you are a star, you should go on designstar, you’d when for sure. Keep it up love everything you do.

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  38. Dobby says

    August 23, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Great room… Can you email me and tell me where you got the window treatments. They are just what I need. Thanks Fran ([email protected])

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  39. classic • casual • home says

    August 26, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Very pretty…love that conversational grouping.

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    April 19, 2013 at 11:22 am

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  41. Nicole says

    January 25, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Hi, I love the wall color. Can you share what color paint you used? Thanks, Nicole

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  42. Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating says

    March 30, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    I just came across this post again while looking at pillow sizes and placements for a client. The pattern and color combination, sizes, and placement of the pillows on the sofa are just so perfect.

    Even three years later, the room looks great, although I’m sure it has continued to evolve.

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