February 16, 2009

Our yearly room makeover

Over Christmas vacation I decided we should paint our guest room orange. Behr Poppy Glow 250B-6, to be precise. Alex obligingly helped, but made me promise we will not paint this room again for five years. Oh, fine.

Remember this makeover? I liked it. But I needed more orange.

I'll show you more details in future posts, but let me point out these great, affordable Rex Ray posters from art.com. And I know you're admiring our sleek, state-of-the-art TV.

How about this awesome The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly movie poster from Patent Pending Industries? (If you too must have one, it looks like they have a few left right here at Poster Cabaret.)

40 comments:

  1. Vacuum QueenFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Are those purple pillows with an orange wall? I thought you hated that combo? Maybe that was someone else. I dig it.

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  2. Jessica JonesFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Uh, yeah, that was me. They're left over from the previous room incarnation and I decided I didn't TOTALLY hate them. But if I find some good fabric, I'm recovering them. :)

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  3. marymaryFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    It looks great! Leaving the top wall-boxes empty is just the kind of touch that works so well but never would have occurred to me. Which I suppose is why people like me are destined to copy people like you.

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  4. Jessica JonesFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    You made me laugh.

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  5. Grandma GFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    I think it's very pretty! Well, except for that Ugly poster. ;-)

    Looks like you covered the chair seat with some pretty fabric. And I recognize some spray painted frames, too.

    Yeah... empty wall boxes. I bet I could handle that style, too! (giggling)

    Nice job!
    Mum

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  6. Jessica JonesFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    Yes! You must leave some empty or it will look cluttered. Best of all... air is free. :)

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  7. Citygirl.emFebruary 16, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    I like the orange version of this room the best. After having visited your blog for the past few months, everytime I see something fabulously orange, I can't help but think of you!
    --Emily

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  8. PamelaFebruary 16, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    room makeovers are so fun...we are currently trying to come up with something for our downstairs living room. thanks for the ideas. pamela www.frenchknots.blogspot.com

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  9. Erica KellyFebruary 16, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    much better! gotta love orange ;)

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  10. CatalinaFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    Love it! We painted our living room this colour when living in Vancoouver!

    I called it: mango colour

    :)
    and yes, don't paint it again next year...:)

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  11. cait!February 17, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    I just love the way a newer-brighter colour can completely change a room and make it so much more comfortable. When I repainted my room from light blue to neon green it gave the whole thing a new personality which I love so much more! Thanks for the ideas!

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  12. zobarsFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    what a lovely room you have now ??? I liked the other one too but this one is much better.

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  13. Traveling MamaFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Love the new room! and those posters are awesome!

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  14. MegumiFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    Thanks! I love it!
    Everybody, this room is mine!!!
    Just I cannot stay there now...

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  15. Swiss Ms.February 17, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    Megumi thinks it's hers! ha!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    Love the new color! And the posters are amazing. My hub and I are re-decorating one of our rooms soon too (I think I will be doing most of the painting though) and I hope it looks as cheerful as this.

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    I really loved the tree of your previous makeover, also I found the combination of colors and fabrics different, awesome and elegant.
    I like the orange but I think the room has some details missing to make it truly special as in the last makeover.
    BTW your blog is always source of inspirations, I love your ideas...

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Well, the room looks great! The television, retro chic, right? Right...

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    I have also used Poppy Glow - its a wonderful true orange! The room looks much happier now.

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  20. xFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    My dinning room have this colour combination too!! XD

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  21. Jennie BeeFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Looks great! I love the Orange haha! the Pillows are cute too!

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  22. Jessica JonesFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Megumi, Jill... um.... we tell everyone who stays with us it's their room. Shhhh. Megumi, it's definitely still your room. Jill, it's certainly still your room.

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  23. KristiFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    That poster is the BEST. How perfect for your place! Saw your fabric in our local cool fabric store on some big ol rolls. Looks amazing!

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  24. Jessica JonesFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Wow, awesome!

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  25. NicoleFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    What a great example of fearless painting! I love it :)

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  26. DanielFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Where did you get the Good the bad and the ugly poster? i Love it.

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  27. Jessica JonesFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Hi Daniel. The link to buy it is listed under the photo.

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    The room is looking so much better! Love the color change! Oh and I have a state of the art TV like that too! LOL!

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  29. Calico*WhitneyFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    That's the *exact* same color I painted my guest room! I call it "the happy room." :)

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  30. greetingartsFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Hey, I think that's the same sleek, state-of-the-art TV I have. Ain't it a beaut?

    Love the color. Totally worth not being able to change it for five years.

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  31. Lu. Lu.February 18, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    it looks great!

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  32. UnknownFebruary 18, 2009 at 1:08 PM

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  33. UnknownFebruary 18, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Sorry, about the delete, trying to get this to link!

    Love the color! Here is my "orange" (Sherwin Williams,SW 7701,Cavern Clay) family room.
    It is so warm and inviting. Southern exposure and bay windows...so it positively glows and changes shades all day. My daughter talked me into doing it. I was originally going to paint just the fireplace wall. So glad I listened to her!

    flickr.com/photos/24113698@N08/3253056087/in/set-72157613323137143/

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    I do, actually, HAVE TO HAVE that Good, bad and ugly poster, thanks!

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  35. thursdayFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Yep, cool TV. I have an old Daewoo (name brand and all). ;)

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Your place looks great!

    I saw this orange retro piece on Etsy & thought of you! Even if you don't smoke...maybe for guests?

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21247529

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  37. Chelsea Van TolFebruary 22, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    what a lovely wall color... so nice.

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    That room looks pretty good. Gives me some ideas for a remodel for my room.

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  39. ReneeMarch 1, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Hi! I actually had a question about the tree that you had painted on the wall in the room before your makeover. Is it a family tree with pictures hanging on the branches? Do you have a close-up of that wall that you could send to me? I've been wanting to do a family tree on my wall and yours looks great! My email is reneehuston@gmail.com

    Thanks!

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  40. Jessica JonesMarch 1, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Not a family tree. Just a tree. See better here:

    http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2007/10/how-about-beige.html

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