Bedrooms: "Before"

<span style="font-family: inherit;">This bedroom is actually used by us as our master bedroom.  It took a bit of work to remove the dated nursery feel and it is still a work in progress.  But this is what we had to work with. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGt339Y7V-Q9OrczU5nHOL0p23LrKjsSpx6P5njHqFX0ji7FPhD49rcoJt-_JLwaMNsNfLKN1hImA3eqigyoY0L8_B-SDiSiB-1p4LMnf7_jHO7nNSA_SZE8d8FBN6Lht2tpaKqtoYAE/s1600/P1030172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGt339Y7V-Q9OrczU5nHOL0p23LrKjsSpx6P5njHqFX0ji7FPhD49rcoJt-_JLwaMNsNfLKN1hImA3eqigyoY0L8_B-SDiSiB-1p4LMnf7_jHO7nNSA_SZE8d8FBN6Lht2tpaKqtoYAE/s400/P1030172.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />This room is now my office:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrP_K1MbHbos6T6PJQqfn1tfKH4o_Al0OHK2lJ4BX2Pzc3LZymFSfr-l2rsVC2F4xkynzZQo2Oa3CGPo1fC9fAKPd6p-lKF5Tl69Do5-pfHJPLPXhoWqkolMqW86gMRNCtIO180y7ryQ/s1600/P1030174.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrP_K1MbHbos6T6PJQqfn1tfKH4o_Al0OHK2lJ4BX2Pzc3LZymFSfr-l2rsVC2F4xkynzZQo2Oa3CGPo1fC9fAKPd6p-lKF5Tl69Do5-pfHJPLPXhoWqkolMqW86gMRNCtIO180y7ryQ/s320/P1030174.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />This room is technically the master bedroom, with a two piece en-suite and a walk in closet.  But my mom pointed out it would be a nice guestroom so guests would have their own teeny bathroom and only encroach on our main bathroom space for a shower.  She likely had an ulterior motive, as she is an always-welcome guest!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPX-xW-znpwCf8bjNdq0YtRROX_Wzp26nK0TeJ3kwgrW-ZlDU0y3PwwuCQzGnmhjnUucaRhIO2GJKJLL2Y3d8AkaeACCHbUEgJgzn3Hmo7FeYH5RC_ZCi7A4YiVnzYe3OIeVskXAcJMfk/s1600/P1030167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPX-xW-znpwCf8bjNdq0YtRROX_Wzp26nK0TeJ3kwgrW-ZlDU0y3PwwuCQzGnmhjnUucaRhIO2GJKJLL2Y3d8AkaeACCHbUEgJgzn3Hmo7FeYH5RC_ZCi7A4YiVnzYe3OIeVskXAcJMfk/s400/P1030167.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAxvLV_l0I7ZaPjAVswbXMuxR60uGSCnAdCTybkb1bz43shxaDOYJq1LrdxfqA7x63_7c2rVhq7ZTgvuNjgyVi22rQQD-R9Z2I4zO-nZGfm6F5p3bti32VIJGDTPK5f9Fu2_vAsxLKss/s1600/P1030168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAxvLV_l0I7ZaPjAVswbXMuxR60uGSCnAdCTybkb1bz43shxaDOYJq1LrdxfqA7x63_7c2rVhq7ZTgvuNjgyVi22rQQD-R9Z2I4zO-nZGfm6F5p3bti32VIJGDTPK5f9Fu2_vAsxLKss/s400/P1030168.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>

Bedrooms: "Before"

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2010 Color Reform Trends

<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8oZZdZ-Q5fVZkC3_AUddiOnbWmDh0qpw_CaVikv2_pjhoQyFnz0baMISeUKGcXLJFuz6j4ULggDifnW0xR4lID0wUMBsnyKSr5vBnwBH5UCmnj2Ws86zPIdoGB_h_i0YyBQyxs1aZg1Ik/s1600-h/image%5B1%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1JQ_G_MkzvxgSfKnqRCRhT-04TBTFtoOL6MrMPQgNtRIb_AG-r2GhtSCo5-O5gykl60PVrbCDVb4Xf_WECnktMOcB_sotAi0QQGWdKznp9is8_xwN52wMm6Wkz8WeSBOm-rBewfUkwY6/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="500" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="1">ABC Carpet & Home Vintage 'over-dyed' carpets</font> </strong></p> <p align="center">ABC CARPET NEW YORK INTRODUCES COLOR REFORM TRENDS COLLECTION TO SALVAGE OLD RUGS </p> <p align="justify">I got an interesting email from <a href="http://www.abccarpet.com/" target="_blank">ABC Carpet & Home</a> New York this week, that captured my interest - they (ABC Carpet & Home) is encouraging us to look on the bright side for 2010 with a their new rug collection that promises to: "<em>escape predictability, embrace the unconventional, and help preserve our planet</em>." This new assortment of hybrid carpets called Color Reform, transforms imperfect, vintage rugs into modern works of art. ABC Carpets are literally  “...rescuing carpets from the “rug graveyard” and giving them a new lease on life.”</p> <p align="justify">ABC Carpet & Home has utilized this notion to develop the concept of Color Reform, which refers to evolutionary change through color. Each one of a kind rug was individually handcrafted by Turkish artisans in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountains_in_Turkey" target="_blank">Toros Mountains</a>. The vintage rugs are neutralized to remove their original color and then over-dyed to create their remarkable chromatic state. The variations in the tonality of pigments result from the carpet’s original concentration of color combined with the dye application process conceived from each artist’s distinct vision. </p> <p align="justify">Exotic rainbow hues range from neon pink and electric green to opulent reds and saturated yellows. The striking compositions evoke an almost translucent appearance as irregular, partially faded motifs emerge through the color, adding complexity and interest to each piece. Below is one of my favourites in the series, in a more neutral color palette, that I think you would be able to live with for many years to come and pass on to future generations.</p> <p align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEjAQG0CL-pZ5sWR9Rz2WbqQh3824NH65vZjMr3Jepnq6n4W3ynhwrCCC368pL_SVFCdjD9AGOSCp4xTai901GnZJHUBQrEJPvsO1MzEt7S0HDBbSGgSG3XS5t07WCx3NGmYmNw_jpa80L/s1600-h/image6%5B2%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuFToyFtf_eh8SGAkiJgSILDEov2SOo020KptEaT-rGyyLSAMtmYHvMOOGIMEXNbd__QlSfTJqeL_LxnvAnoMiBDkn329GEVIkT4AzehuOuDanbgESZHxotY2fYS2L_GwI96HX2RNNxDTw/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="250" /></a> <br /><font size="1">ABC Carpet & Home Color Reform <br /><strong>Vintage 'over-dyed' carpet</strong> </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><font size="1">PATRICIA GRAY INC</font></a><font size="1"> is an award winning interior design firm writing about lifestyle and <br />WHAT'S HOT in the world of interior design, architecture, art and travel. <br /></font><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/"><font size="1">2011 © Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog™</font></a></p>

2010 Color Reform Trends

  ABC Carpet & Home Vintage 'over-dyed' carpets ABC CARPET NEW YORK INTRODUCES COLOR REFORM TRENDS COLLECTION TO SALVAGE OL...

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