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DESIGN IDEA: WHITE WALLS, BLUE FLOOR – LIVING ROOM COLOR!

May 5, 2010
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White living room with a bright blue floor
Photo: Scott Frances

I was going to save this photo for the weekend but I get impatient with images I really like! Not to mention, I have no resolve these days. I say I’m going to deprive myself of something or not do something and within minutes I’m doing exactly what I said I wouldn’t do….help?

Okay…I think this is a great design idea for those of us who have a fear to adding bold color to walls…leave the walls white and add color to the floor!

I think this is a polished concrete floor in blue (although it could be a tile of some sort too) in this fab living room. Love this look. Crisp clean white walls and a captivating pop of color on the floor. The same effect could be achieved with a large rug. I like the fact that the floor is pretty much monochromatic…with just a bit of shading here and there.

This space feels fresh and open and reminds me of being at the beach or out sailing. Summer….

Love this look.

What do you think?

xoxo
Coco

P.S. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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21 responses to “DESIGN IDEA: WHITE WALLS, BLUE FLOOR – LIVING ROOM COLOR!”

  1. Bethany Dirksen says:
    May 5, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    whoa…it’s almost kinda trippy!

    I especially love the fact that it has a shine to it…almost like water.

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  2. Kim Grey says:
    May 5, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    That’s beautiful! I love it.

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  3. Andrea@shopbyog says:
    May 5, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    It is so cool & beautiful! I never thought of concrete in a vibrant color. Love it!

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  4. Julia says:
    May 5, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    Very beautiful.

    Xoxo

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  5. Ludmila {CreamyLife.com} says:
    May 5, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    That’s beautiful! So fresh and airy!

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  6. Ruthita says:
    May 5, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Oh I love it! It would be like entertaining on top of your pool!!

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  7. cbell says:
    May 5, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    This is dreamy- sooo calm & cool & current

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  8. NYCLQ says:
    May 5, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Happy Cico de Mayo! Just found your blog – and happy to have done so. FANTASTIC images and love your design enthusiasm!! =)

    Lynda
    nyclq-focalpoint.blogspot.com

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  9. Anonymous says:
    May 5, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Gorgeous but definately for after the nest is empty….

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  10. Wil says:
    May 5, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Its absolutely beautiful… how well does polished concrete stand up though?

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  11. Kristen says:
    May 5, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Love it love it love it!

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  12. bonzo says:
    May 5, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    That is so fun and unexpected with the blue floor, I love it!

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  13. alison (semi-fab lane) says:
    May 5, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    i love it… but i am way to much of a commitment phobe to have aqua floors-i wish i could!

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  14. LiveLikeYou says:
    May 5, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    Love it when someone bends the “rules”!

    Reply
  15. What's On The Outside... says:
    May 5, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    This is a great idea. Simple but it makes such an impact.

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  16. Sketch42 says:
    May 5, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Very interesting look. Never would have thought of that!

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  17. Developing Designs says:
    May 5, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    I love it too, though…..I might have added another pillow to the sofa in a similar color, and even painted the ceiling a lighter shade of it to wrap the color around the room for balance. But, besides that, I think it’s sharp.

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  18. Hyacinth says:
    May 5, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Cool! It’s like having the living room on top of the water!

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  19. Aldrin says:
    May 5, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Beautiful and relaxing. I love it.

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  20. pve design says:
    May 6, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    I love it!
    pve

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  21. Dionne/DLashes.com says:
    August 29, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Wow! Love this. Soo inspired for my friends new house.

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