Albert Hadley's Blue Wall

I'm working on my own version of the blue wall Albert Hadley has in his NYC apartment.


I think this is a genius way to incorporate a pretty color on the white walls of a rental. Just a quart of gorgeous paint, some inexpensive molding and a bottle of liquid gold leaf.
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25 comments:

  1. pve designSeptember 15, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Go girl!

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  2. PipSeptember 15, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    Wow- what a stunning colour. What paint are you planning to use to recreate this?
    http://bubbledesigns.wordpress.com/

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  3. Ms. BrightSeptember 15, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    if anyone could make this look good, it's you!

    I cannot wait to see the new digs! Hope you and your fam are doing well during the transition!

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  4. MikiSeptember 15, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Finally! Something that isn't overdone! Thank you for posting something refreshing :) Love it!

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  5. Splendid SassSeptember 15, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful room. Genius.
    Have anice day.
    Teresa

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  6. Design A-PeeleSeptember 15, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    so pretty! can't wait to see what you do :)

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  7. Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls DesignSeptember 15, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    What a beautiful shade of blue! Can't wait to see your interpretation!

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  8. designchicSeptember 15, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Isn't it gorgeous...love it too!!

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  9. alison giese InteriorsSeptember 15, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Oh, now THAT is divine!

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  10. Sara MuellerSeptember 15, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    I love it! Great idea for those of us who rent.

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  11. autumnSeptember 15, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    love the blue with the gold! so pretty.

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  12. SamanthaSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    I have that issue of Elle Decor on my chair. Looking forward to seeing your results.

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  13. Mary @ RoomPolishSeptember 15, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    awesome idea! I love your spruce-up-a-rental ideas. So useful for a huge population of readers! Can't wait to see your finished project!!! : )

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  14. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}September 15, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    I'm sure your version will look even better! I'm off to google liquid gold leaf now!!

    xoxo, cassie

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  15. Brandi@ Flights of WhimsySeptember 15, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    That is truly the perfect shade of blue. Let us know what paint color you choose!

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  16. the shoppe ownerSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Agreed!

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  17. simply seletaSeptember 15, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    LOVE!!!! You're making such chic design decisions, I can just feel it in my bones. Our rental is coming along slowly but surely...whew it's taking some time!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    I want to know your blue paint choice, too, once you get to that point...please. :)

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  19. Laurie from Laurie Jones HomeSeptember 15, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    It looks like a robin egg! Very pretty!!

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  20. HaleySeptember 15, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    What kind of liquid gold leaf do you use? I want to do this to a wall in my house as well!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 15, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    This will be fabulous! "Faraway Blue" by Colorplace (from Walmart!) is super cheap and absolutely gorgeous. I'm so happy your blog is back!

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  22. paulaSeptember 15, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    so smart. cant wait to see it!

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  23. MFAMBSeptember 18, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    i have wanted to do something like this foir a long time...i just wish i knew what that exact paint color was...

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  24. Hello Lover...September 19, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    oh my. turquoise and gold get me every time!

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  25. City Girl (EC1)September 22, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    That's a gorgeous idea! Very inspirational :) Your blog is lovely, will enjoy reading! City Girl x
    http://citygirldiariesec1.blogspot.com/

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