Colorful Memo Boards

I'm in the final stages of finishing up my office and I have three blank cork boards staring back at me waiting to be finished.

I was going to go neutral, but then I remembered this shot:





(via Kate Spade)

You know I love me some orange. So do I stick with a neutral background to let all of my inspiration shots shine or do I go for a dose of color!

Help a lady out. What would you do?

This is the main fabric in the room:

26 comments:

  1. Helena - A Diary of LovelyOctober 6, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    go for bold, i will def match your beautiful room!

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  2. AnnieOctober 6, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    With THREE blank cork boards, I'd pull the three top colors you love and use one on each board. I wouldn't necessarily go solid color, but maybe something that has a texture/subtle pattern -- maybe a herringbone or linen or something... Then you could use a neutral ribbon or frame.

    Can't wait to see what you choose!

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  3. cbnOctober 6, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Go bright! And where did you get the fabric on the ottoman? It's fantastic!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 6, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    def bright!

    and um, i want the wall paper in the kate spade ad. le sigh.

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  5. Lucky GirlOctober 6, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    Go with your instinct - and remember, its not like you have to live with it forever. My instinct says color and I'm guessing yours does too :)

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  6. Jessica @ Lavender and LiliesOctober 6, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    the color! no question.

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  7. Design ElementsOctober 6, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    bright, bold, beautiful!

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  8. Lindsay HosannaOctober 6, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    Color! I love orange, but I am kind of feeling yellow with that fabric you have. Either one would be fab though!

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  9. KendraOctober 6, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    What if you did a neutral color, but added an orange bias tape border?

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  10. designchicOctober 6, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Your office is fabulous - loved the sneak peak. I have to vote for color...can't wait to see what you choose!

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  11. UnknownOctober 6, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Color, go bright and bold! I just purchased that exact fabric for 2 little chairs in my master, so happy to see it on another piece, thanks for the visual!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 6, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    I have two in my office that I plan to paint in a light, muted gold metallic paint. That way I get something more interesting but still fairly neutral!

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  13. WelltoDoOctober 6, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Love this and love your blog!

    Cheers-
    Suz

    http://welltodoyou.blogspot.com/

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  14. alison giese InteriorsOctober 6, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    Orange, Orange, ORANGE!!!

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  15. HamptontoesOctober 6, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Go for orange...it is an inspiration board, right? Loving the peak of your space!

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  16. Caroline @ The Feminist HousewifeOctober 6, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    My natural instinct is to say that it is a little overwhelming to have a bright color AND lots of papers on a corkboard...However, with three of them, maybe do one a bright orange and the other two more subtle, but coordinating fabrics!

    Can't wait to see what you decide!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 7, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    Bold! Go bold I say! It isn't like the boards are true furniture pieces, so when you get tired of them swap out the fabric.

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  18. KarenaOctober 7, 2010 at 2:57 AM

    I agree with Annie, because I think the individual color boards will help you focus on your dreams!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  19. pve designOctober 7, 2010 at 3:19 AM

    I vote for a bright and bold burlap or grass cloth.
    pve

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  20. Laura @ LPC InteriorsOctober 7, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Go with orange! It's such a hot color right now and easy to change if you get tired of it.

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  21. Barbara MatsonOctober 7, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    First of al -love,love,LOVE the fabric on the armchair! I was also floored by the first photo from Kate Spade, my sister has the exact same chest of drawers!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 7, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Seriously love that ottoman! If I were you I would go with a neutral color for the boards-white or off white. Then I would frame the boards and paint the frames orange, green or yellow (all 3 the same).That way you get the best of both worlds-a neutral surface to allow your inspiration shots to shine and that shot of color that speaks to your personality. I love reading your blog and I am sure whatever you decide will look great!

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  23. Katie @ Noodle and BoofOctober 7, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    i love it all! go for the bold!

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  24. Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)October 7, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Camila - I like Kendra's idea. Maybe something inspired by that gorgeous ottoman in your picture? A neutral pattern and then trimmed in some amazing bold colors? Can't wait to see what you do - I'm sure it will be fantastic!
    Loretta

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  25. The September DiariesOctober 7, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    I just did a lovely chair in this fabric! Love it and your blog...

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  26. ashleyOctober 8, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    love that picture you posted by kate spade. definitely need a colored cork board... my vote is orange!!

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