Ohdeedoh Kids' Color Contest Entry #6: Caden's Happy Orange Playroom

Ohdeedoh Kids' Color Contest
Entry #6: Caden's Happy Orange Playroom

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Name: Kara
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Child: Caden, 21 months

Inspiration: When my husband and I decided to convert a small, unused room in our basement into a playroom for our son, I knew that I need to paint the walls a bright, vibrant color to make up for the fact the room has no windows. I wanted Caden's playroom to be a bright, cheerful place, not dark and unwelcoming! My inspiration was Binth's alphabet poster. As soon as I saw the poster, I knew that the bright oranges and soft greens would be a perfect color combination for the room: modern, playful and fun! Caden loves his playroom, and I'm so glad we were able to create a fun space for him.

Tip for Using Color: Don't be afraid of a bold, bright color; just use it in smaller amounts. I used orange on the bottom third of the wall, and painted the rest of the wall a soft green. That gave me the perfect pop of color, without being overwhelming.

Colors Used: Wall colors: Benjamin Moore Calypso Orange and Vale Mist. Trim and ceilings are Simply White.

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Comments (14)

wow! love the lights that match the stripe on the wall. Very creative!

posted by Tabitha (From Single to Married) on October 24th 2008 at 8:51am
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The artwork above the rocking horse is fabulous.
Its hard to tell the walls are green so I'm sure it looks even better in real life.

posted by racheloncegentry on October 24th 2008 at 8:53am
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Ok, I have GOT to know where those striped pendant light fixtures came from! They are awesome!

posted by MalibuRachel on October 24th 2008 at 9:12am
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From a UNC alum- what? Not blue? Really, great job on the room. Are the bird mirrors something you made, or available from a store?

posted by LaneC on October 24th 2008 at 10:37am
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Love it. Where is the ABC pillow from?

posted by Elle78 on October 24th 2008 at 11:41am
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Love the blue clock, where's it from?

posted by elizarock on October 24th 2008 at 1:49pm
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great job. i love orange. and great idea on the hanging artwork!

posted by a_k_d on October 24th 2008 at 8:10pm
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love this colorful room!! fantastic!!

all the best from http://babydeco.blogspot.com/

posted by x4duros on October 25th 2008 at 1:27am
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Adorable room - love the colors - and please let us know about the pendant lamps and where you got them - I've been looking all over for something similar - thanks!

posted by jenyoung on October 27th 2008 at 8:16am
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Thanks for such great comments! LaneC, too funny....I'm also a UNC Alum, and trust me, Caden's nursery is all Carolina blue!!

The pendants are from Alicia Stanley (http://www.aliciastanleyandcompany.com/)...they also have a really cute collection of furniture.

The clock is from Dust Furniture, they have an esty site http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5676606

The abc pillow is from Three Potato Four http://www.threepotatofourshop.com/

The mirrors are from Miriam Bereson http://www.miriambereson.com/

Hope that helps everyone out!

posted by kmbrewer on October 27th 2008 at 9:25am
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Great room! I love the tree on the wall! Did you paint that yourself, or is it a stick-on mural? If it's a stick-on, please let me know where it's from.

posted by Bama716 on November 10th 2008 at 8:33am
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I too love the wall art, can you please tell us more about the tree and bird.

posted by heidik on December 27th 2008 at 4:30pm
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would you mind sharing how you did the tree and bird? Did you do it yourself or hire someone? Im near Chapel Hill, so would love to know if there is someone you could refer. Thanks!!!

posted by caitcat on June 12th 2009 at 9:55am
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I love the wall art too! Is that a wall decal? If so, where did you find it! Thanks!

posted by alisonfirg on July 31st 2009 at 10:20am
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