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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

A Ha!

During Blogfest, House Beautiful's panel discussion centered around "Aha!" moments in design. They encouraged us to think about our own "Aha" moment and blog about it.

I think my major "Aha" moment in designing my own home is when I took the plunge and painted my dining room cobalt blue. I had been thinking that I needed a rich but bright color to set off my white pagoda mirror and abstract art, and finally summoned the courage to do it last year . . .
I couldn't love it more, and it makes me happy every day when I walk through my front door. My "Aha" moment was realizing it's sometimes the small things like a paint color that can make all the difference in a space. 

What has been your "a-ha" moment in design?
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13 comments:

  1. Kim@ChattafabulousMay 29, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Kathy, your dining room is so pretty and your mirror looks fabulous against that color. Can't think of a standout aha moment - at my house the design usually evolves and takes little detours - I'm constantly tweaking.

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  2. AshleyMay 30, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    An 'AHA' moment indeed. What a bold impact the paint made! I guess for me, I'd have to say my copycat Stray Dog Design papier mache tables--the fact that I could finish such a project made me feel pretty good.

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  3. Lori Ann May 30, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Absolutely love this color!your dining room is simply gorgeous, and has given me inscentive to paint mine!!

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  4. Tobe | BIAMay 30, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    i like that AHA moment :)

    loved getting to meet you, kathy. i'm sorry that i didn't make it back to the events so we could have more time to chat!!

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  5. alison giese InteriorsMay 30, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    I absolutely LOVE your dining room! You really did kill it when you chose that color.
    ag

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  6. Interior Design MusingsMay 30, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Do I have to pick just one?! I feel like I have them all the time when designing spaces for clients. In fact, I find when I don't have one, I feel like the space isn't finished. totally addictive, those aha moments. M.

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  7. birdsofafeatherdesign.comMay 31, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    I love your dining room... great aha moment! Mine was most recently during an install when we put lots of antlers on a kitchen hood... looked like we designed (which we didn't) the hood for that very purpose...

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  8. ErinMay 31, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    That dining room still kills me with awesomeness.

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  9. Naomi@DesignManifestMay 31, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    I so enjoy your dining room. Such a fun space! (Though I remain insanely jealous of your mirror.)

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  10. Brandy@MAKE+MODELJune 4, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Hi! I'm back. Can't wait to hear all about Blogfest. Love the blue.

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  11. designchicJune 4, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Your dining room is amazing...love the color!!

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  12. busana muslim pestaJune 6, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    Its the details of our lives I think that in some respects make the impact. Its only once in a while the big picture matters. I loves these photos of the details.

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  13. Bethany [at] Powell Brower HomeJune 8, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    oh i love that color! i have a navy bathroom that i just LOVE, although am repainting to go with new tile job. i LOVE a deep blue wall, so moody. BRAVO!

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