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[...] Last week’s topic, lacquered walls, was the first SLAM we have had for a long time. Many of you felt they were not practical in a “real life” design situation. To catch up on last week’s comments, click here. [...]
BAM! for Bubble Lighting This week, I want to mix things up a little bit. I love color, but when it comes to paint I typically stick with neutrals on the wall, bringing in color through art and accessories. Earlier this week, I was reading through the March’s issue of House Beautiful on color and [...]
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I hope you had a terrific weekend. I spent a portion of my weekend working on the kitchen. I finally broke down and painted! Originally, I had planned to paint the room a dark charcoal. Hoping for a deep, matte charcoal, I chose Knight’s Armor by Olympic as the final color. However, part way through [...]
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My Parents Front Porch in Full Bloom Thank you for your input on the kitchen color Wednesday, you talked me into it… This weekend, I am going to jump in and paint the kitchen deep charcoal. The color I chose is one that I picked up when I first moved into my apartment in Charleston. [...]
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Last weekend, I spent a little bit of time contemplating my next project. I think I have finally decided it will be the kitchen… I am getting the itch to paint again and my cream, over-sized, sterile kitchen is starting to get the best of me. The rental kitchen is large and very open. It [...]
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Slam!! I think they’re horrible. Most of these photograph fine for these magazines, but I don’t think they’re livable at all.
Slam for me! I am just imagining all the greasy fingerprints……… not practical.
Slam for me too, I think they look really cool shiny and sleek, but it’s so permanent feeling. I couldn’t imagine getting tired of the colour or look and then have to sand that all down and repaint it.
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Bam for the magazines ~ Slam for real life!
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I’m with Pam!!! Bam for magazines–but slam for real life!! Gotta go with a slam then!
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BamBamBam!!! Love them! Especially ceilings, and small foyers, and powder rooms. Not large spaces but the smaller intimate ones. So surprising- and shiny!
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Slam. Don’t like shiny walls and shows every imperfection.
For me– they are a BAM!
They aren’t right for just ANY situation, but when they’re right–THEY’RE RIGHT!
However– they’re also a whole lotta work to achieve!
Catherine
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I am going to go with both Bam & Slam . Love all the color but would never be that brave.
SLAM for me — there is definitely a “cool” factor, but they just don’t appeal to me.
Good one, Elizabeth!
xo Heidi
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BAM! I’ve always loved seeing the lacquered walls in magazines and would love to try it one day. Just like Cheryl said, I think it’s best in small spaces!
Fine for someone else, not for me, so I guess that makes a SLAM. First thought was like Ashley’s: FINGERPRINTS, and I think it requires a fairly formal decor which I do not pursue.
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I’m going to have to slam as well. I know a lot of work goes into getting those walls very glossy but it’s too glossy for me.
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Slam!
SLAM for me – they show every imperfection and to me, they draw way too much attention away from the rest of the room – it’s the only thing I look at. I think they would only work in a really glam space, not a normal home.
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If you are looking for high impact then it’s a BAM!
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Slam! I don’t think I could handle that much reflective surface space every day…
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Hadn’t seen this design trend before. Eek! I hate it! SLAM.
Bam for me. I think they are great for focal spots like a powder room, guest closet, entryway and I love it on the ceiling in a dining room.
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