Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Mary Had a Painted Floor

via Mary McDonald

If you've watched "Million Dollar Decorators" or seen a few of Mary McDonald's sensuously designed interiors, then you know Mary loves a painted floor. And, now, I do too.

Mary McDonald via Bravo TV

Nearly every aspect of a Mary McDonald room calls my name- her use of color, implementation of geometric shapes and graphic prints, the glamorous overtones- not undertones. But her painted floors are particularly attractive. Perhaps that's because I'm not brave enough to do that to my own wood floors. But they sure make a statement and look gorgeous!

via Sara Gilbane Interiors

via Mary McDonald

via Bravo TV

For a similar take with less commitment, go a la Kate Spade and use colored vinyl tape to create your striping. OR arrange patterned FLOR carpet tiles for a little texture. Such great ideas!

via 221 Vision

via FLOR

Do you ever get the desire to go full on Mary and open up a can of whoop-paint? Admittedly, I don't want to mess up my floors but a low commitment version of this style would be fun. If you have any tips, or painter's tape, let me know!

4 comments:

  1. ooo i like the one that looks like a rug....this is a cool idea...someday when i have a house...renting an apartment isnt the most conducive to interior design experimentation

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  2. Maybe those FLOR tiles that look like rugs are removable and you can take them with you whenever you move! (I hope so at least- I don't want to live in my house now forever!) But I'm digging that ikat pattern...now to find a place for it...

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  4. Just like mixing and matching Carpet tiles I think painted floors are also cool and creative. I've never tried doing it myself but I think if I'm going to have one maybe I will have to hire a floor painter for a more professional-looking finish.

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