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COLOR WATCH: SOPHISTICATED BLUE-GREY IN A EUROPEAN FLAT!

January 26, 2011
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Living room in an apartment with a geometric print rug, dark blue-grey velvet sofa, two blue armchairs, a grey upholstered chair, and a round wood coffee table
Loving this Madrid apartment! Makes me want to move to Spain immediately.

The blue grey tones are perfect to me…soothing, sophisticated and sometimes even playful as in the striped grey and white kitchen walls.

My favorite room in this apartment is the living room – love the built-in bookshelf, the geometric print rug, and the color of that dark blue-grey velvet sofa!

Overall the flat’s decor and furnishings are a mix of styles with modern, mid-Century modern and even a hint of Scandinavian coming into the mix (this word Scandinavian has come up now twice in a week…good friend AT who lives in London called me the other day…while we were on the phone she said, “You know I’m totally into Scandinavian crime novels these days. Particularly those from Norway and Sweden”…she was serious when she said this btw…who knew Scandinavian crime novels were page turners???…anyhooooo…)

Take a look!

Alternative view a living room in an apartment with built in bookshelves, a grey sofa, grey armchair, wood table, a blue and white graphic print rug and a glass table surrounded by Eames chairs

Corner of a room in an apartment with an inlaid wood table, white tile floor, mirrored wall, two pink boxes and one black and white one with a view of a small patio
Dining room with grey and white striped walls, white drawers with long drawer pulls, stainless counter top, open shelving, an table with iron legs and a marble top and mismatched chairs

Alternative view of the apartment kitchen with grey and white striped walls, white drawers with long drawer pulls, stainless counter top, open shelving, an table with iron legs and a marble top and mismatched chairs
Bedroom with animal skin rug, tufted grey headboard, a tall nightstand and a view of the bathroom
Bedroom with animal skin rug, tufted grey headboard, above the headboard is a painting of a lake, white bedding with a throw at the foot of the bed, and tall nightstands
Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Fellow bloggers…just a reminder that I will be doing a post later this week thanking all of you nice people who have mentioned the COCOCOZY Spring/Summer 2011 home furnishings collection and opening of the store. If you do happen to mention on your blog and let me know by 1/28/11…I’ll also include a link to you in the thank you post too! Thank you all for the wonderful support!

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20 responses to “COLOR WATCH: SOPHISTICATED BLUE-GREY IN A EUROPEAN FLAT!”

  1. The Fine Life says:
    January 25, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Cool, calm, and collections galore!

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  2. iley says:
    January 25, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I love the blue-grey tones. So beautiful.

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  3. Erik Perez says:
    January 25, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I love the color combinations and how it all works without being monochromatic…

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  4. Julie says:
    January 25, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Love it! This is the sofa I’ve been dreaming of… Could not find anywhere…. Yet (had decided to get my sofa in this velvet color) hum… Might find it after all!!! The blue is also a perfect mix, very élégant yet comfy!

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  5. InteriorGroupie says:
    January 25, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I love all the touches that have left the rooms looking cozy and comfortable as opposed to cold. Nice find!

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  6. evylexdesign says:
    January 25, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    The “Paris” style is always a big winner. It’s sophisticated and timeless ! Beautiful in 2011, even more in 2060 !

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  7. Amanda Swann says:
    January 25, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    This is so serene and relaxing! I also love the exposed beams in the doorways. Yep, I could be very happy here:)

    The Cheeky Cafe

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  8. Claudia Lane says:
    January 26, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    I adore this post and your blog! Just found you. Am your newest follower :))

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  9. Bethany Dirksen says:
    January 26, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    I loved it from the beginning, but they definitely won me over forever with that cow hide. Must not show that wall of books to my husband…he will never feel happy without it if I do!

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  10. Ashley says:
    January 26, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    That velvet sofa is gorgeous, as is the coffee table–what chic legs it has! Thanks for sharing these images!

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  11. Alexandra says:
    January 26, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Oooh wow. Officially obsessed. I’ll have to go back and stare for a few more minutes if that’s ok!

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  12. quintessence says:
    January 26, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful! Blue gray is a favorite – a lovely subtle color that “plays well with others”!

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  13. The Design Bee says:
    January 26, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    What a great place! I agree, my favorite room is the living room. The velvet sofa looks super comfy and I absolutely love the wall of books, what a great way to bring in splashes of color!!

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  14. Kimberly Grigg says:
    January 26, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    These spaces are so soothing, yet the interesting pops of colors and patterns add spunk and liveliness! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. LittleBlackHome says:
    January 26, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Ooh, I would loooove to curl up in a ball on that velvet sofa! I love how there are warm wood tones (and in the cowhide) that set off the cool greys. This apartment is so sharp.

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  16. Casa e Cose says:
    January 27, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Oh I live in Barcelona – might have to move to Madrid then…so.. oh so nice! Just found you blog and I like it a lot!

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  17. Classic Style says:
    January 28, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I really like the colors in this post, and the small kitcehn table is my favorite because the beautiful marble. have a lovely weekend/Marie

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  18. AK-Magnolia House says:
    January 29, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Dreamy and refreshing! Lovely blog!
    AK xo

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  19. María says:
    January 31, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I am glad to have find your blog. Added to my list!
    PS: I love the interior of this home at Madrid. xxxx

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  20. MommaHen says:
    January 31, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    gah!Your images are to die for!

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