ok. I will admit it. I have bright purple walls in my home and I hate them. What is that?? NO it was not my choice, they were like that when we moved in! gosh. But still. I have to live with them. Because it is a rental property and I don't know about you but I can't be effffed spending the time persuading the landlord, or money on getting them painted. Although, maybe a little investment now will save me on medical bills down the track when I go INSANE due to crazy living conditions.
Maybe it has been a good thing. Because I have learnt what I like, and what I don’t. I have learnt that I love, crave and need a neutral palette as a base, and from there, I can inject small shots of colour. I certainly don’t need overdose on ridiculously permanent hits of colour on walls that prevent anything else from having the slightest chance of looking good.
Oh, and we have two black leather couches. I know they are “good quality” and I shouldn’t be mean because they are my boyfriends and he loves them. Which is fine. But just picture heavy black couches WITH super dark/bright purple walls. That and the fact there is little to no natural light in the place… yeah. If you need me I will be rocking back and forth in the corner.
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i love a nuetral palette, too. lately, i'm finding myself redesigning my apartment with less and less color. not sure why this is happening, but it feels right so i'm going with it.
I think you are onto a good thing with the apartment ;)
google 'scandinavian apartments' or 'swedish apartments' to remind your brain that everything will be okay.
@ jessie : hahaha ahh the joys of renting!! I am the same. I crave colour too. so i need to find my balance. I just keep collecting and dreaming and all will be ok!
@ ✦ERIN :: oh gosh. so jealous. and yep. I spend all day lusting over swedish apartments. lol. everything will be ok.
@ Katja :: you are so very welcome! I love them so much. I agree with you totally. It really is starting to mess with my moods. HAHAHA.
Some landlords will pay for materials if you do the work. He might be glad to be rid of the purple, but just be too lazy to do it himself. Do a little sweet talking and he might think it's a great idea. And even if he won't pay for the paint it would be worth it to live in a space you really liked.
Just don't forget the primer! You'll need it to cover up the purple.
the thing is. I don't think I can be bother investing the time, when I know we might just move soon anyway, but yes. still a good idea to consider!!! hahaha