We tried countless shades of blue paint (all of them too cold, too pale, too dark) before deciding on Farrow and Ball's Dix Blue - a colour that we already have in our kitchen. Yesterday, we finished painting the walls, and also decided to paint the ceiling in the same shade. I've never done this before, but it works surprisingly well and doesn't feel at all 'boxy.' I couldn't resist picking this little bunch of flowers from the garden - Mr T can't understand why I feel the need to add flowers to a half-decorated room, but I'm sure some of you will understand this odd domestic urge!
There's still lots to be done, including the laying of a new wooden floor and selection of fabric for the curtains - but I need to get back to work, so we've moved my old desk back into the room for now.
I love this shade of blue plaint - it makes a perfect backdrop for brighter colours, and I'm already planning where to hang this gorgeous fabric from Red House Interiors, a great little treasure trove of vintage and recycled treats in Bedale, North Yorkshire.
I'm also looking forward to hanging this lovely Rob Ryan bunting around the walls - it was a gift from mum and dad when I got my new job last year, but I haven't been able to find a place to hang it until now. I keep removing it from its canvas bag and reading the happy little messages displayed on each flag...'listen to the world,' 'everything is going to be OK', 'you can still do a lot with a small brain'. That last one always makes me smile as I struggle my way through writing up the PhD!
They will inject such a positive mood into my work space, don't you think?
I'm now on the look-out for interesting ideas for storing all the necessary paraphernalia - I hope my room can remain a relatively calm and uncluttered space, despite my hoarding instincts. I'd love to find a mixture of interesting, quirky boxes, but in reality I suspect I'll make do with a trip to Ikea!
Liz x
Awesome new paint color!!
ReplyDelete...and what spectacular parents you have, Liz! It's no wonder that you're a PhD candidate, with all of the love and support that they've certainly given you over the years!
What if the boxes weren't themselves 'quirky', but, instead uniform (AKA Ikea), but with quirky fabric or paper or artwork affixed to each one? They might take up less space and be more 'user friendly' if they are all the same size/shape?!? XXO-
I LOVE your blue paint! And absolutely understand adding fresh flowers, they look really pretty :)
ReplyDeleteThat bunting is beautiful and will be a wonderful positive touch to add to your creative space (will go very well with your lovely blue walls!)
Ikea had some really nice colourful bookcases (in red, green or yellow) with clear glass panels in the doors.. great for seeing your stash.
Deborah xx
Blue paint...tell me about it!! We're swapping RW Jnr from one room to another (might have been easier to move house as the spare room resembled a tardis like storage facility - the contents of which are now strewn around the rest of the building!) We must have THE biggest collection of blue tester pots (thinking of ways to use them creatively now) and he has gone for a spearmint colour instead!
ReplyDeleteYour blue looks delicious and sets off those oh so necessary flowers off beautifully!
Love the bunting such positive bright colours and statements!
Hope you find your storage solution - I'm sure its out there somewhere.
All the best on the continuing writing up!
xx Ali x
what could be better, a lovely newly decorated work space, love the spotty jug with flowers. Bet you can't wait to get making in it, even just a tidy up in mine makes me feel soooo happy. Thank you for leaving your lovely comment on my blog, I really appreciate it x
ReplyDeleteLooking great, love the colour and that banner will definately keep you motivated
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