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Reader's Choice: From the Ceiling to Wall

April 26, 2012
This morning, before Chris's alarm even went off, I nudged him awake and said, "Wouldn't it be fun to get the readers involved in designing the studio?"  Even half asleep, he seemed enthusiastic about the idea.  It's not that I couldn't whip up a mood board and do, yet another, before and after of a room easily--it's that we have done that with every space in our home so far.  We decide, and work and then you spectate.  Eh, let's switch it up.  You decide (with our guided options) and we'll put the winning vote into action and then everyone is invested in the space.  I think it will be exciting, don't you?
And so, here is your first big decision and it has to happen before you (yup, y-o-u) can even decide on a specific paint color:
Option A--White walls and a white ceiling:
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Option B--Light blue walls and a white ceiling:

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Option C--White walls, painted ceiling in a bluish tone:

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I whipped up a quick poll for you to cast your vote.  Feel free to add additional commentary, questions, concerns or ideas in the comments sections.  We have a lineup of things for you all to decide on and can't wait to get this studio renovated with your input.

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  1. I LOVE the painted ceiling more, but voted white and white because I remember you mentioning you wanted to use this space to take product photos. I'm not sure if a colored ceiling would add a tint. BUT... after saying that, my porch for photo taking will be getting a super light green ceiling soon. I guess we'll see what happens.

  2. this is so fun! i voted for C, but I am with Ashley, i love the teal vibrant blue ceiling, not the lighter blue ones.

    I think C is the perfect solution to how you were saying that you want it to be cool, inspiring, and interesting, but also not too bold for photographing your work...well here you have the interesting/inspiring on the ceiling which typically wouldn't affect your photography!

  3. White walls with a colored ceiling for a studio sounds soooo perfect to me. Love the idea! Totally going to apply this to my studio now.

  4. I'm definitely a fan of the bold color on the ceiling/white walls. Gives it a crisp, clean look but with a pop of color that adds life. Can't wait to 'help' with your room. :) what a fab. idea!!!

  5. I get it. I get it. Builder (or renter) beige and actually choosing a white to paint your walls are two very different things. We are fans of every option (like I said, these polls are guided---lol) and are confident any would work well. But yes, I am excited for you to be able to paint one day!

  6. You're right you're right you're right. Renter beige is tooootally different than white. Okay then, my second fave is the white with blue ceiling. Would you do recessed lights in there? Can't wait to seethis room evolve!!

    Where does all the "stuff" that was in there go? The bedroom downstairs??? Lol the other ugly step sister room? Lol

  7. I like the idea of having a color on the walls. Maybe that is after living in a rental for 4 yrs and not having ANY color on the wall. But you did say you were going to photograph a lot in that room, and having a nice backdrop color that is warm, but not white, sounds so nice! Buuuuut that's just me. Lol.

  8. I love love love the studio with the bold ceiling. (The one with the light blue ceiling isn't nearly as exciting...) Just wanted to clarify my vote!

  9. The colored ceiling could shorten the height of the room, but long curtains (which are found all throughout your home!) could help remedy that, along with some other lengthy things, like a tall lamp or a mirror, high shelving, maybe a large easel (for decor and use??), etc.
    I can't wait to see those horses and curtain things gone.

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