Guide 04

Bold Naturalist

When you come home after a big trip and drop your bag on the floor you want to look around at a home that is whimsical, saturated, and full of collected treasures! It's unapologetically colorful and zoological, and we're going to get there with thoughtfully paired colors, bold tile, and WILD wallpaper choices.

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01 / Your style

How i'd describe it

What it is

dreamy, inviting you to explore
creative references to science, bugs, stars, and animals
Fearless complementary color combos

What it isn't

dizzying, overwhelming with color and stuff
MINIMALIST
Shades of beige

Love the themed gallery wall, busy but cohesive

the red + fish tile combo is TO DIE FOR, but it was a bold choice to make!

You are such a music lover, and clearly love a collection. You could consider displaying old concert posters.

02 / What I am noticing

Through-lines

displayed collections

themed rooms

statement pieces

Animals + Color!

03 / Palette

Recommended color palette

Kumquat

Mustard

Moss

Sky

Baby's Breath

Ultraviolet

Orchid

04 / You can find it

What to thrift

Thrift

Funky on-theme ceramics

Thrift

Bookcases

This is perfect for the naturalist-collector study vibe.

Thrift

Tiles

I often see tile for sale on FB marketplace. Great, especially if you are doing a small project.

Thrift

Unique retro items

Check out this funky vintage mirror on FB marketplace in the bay!

Thrift

Colorful vintage dining chairs

I love these yellow chairs, they are in Portland!

Thrift

Bold color vintage couch

You can get it cleaned! These are 1 of 1.

05 / Make it

What to DIY

DIY

Crepe Paper DIY Lampshade

Notes

I think this could go beautifully in our hypothetical mustard yellow and purple dining room. I actually saw this on Etsy first, which you could totally purchase, but I really think you could DIY something like this, maybe with my help or the help of the housemates! It’s over the top, botanical, and whimsical, but so are most of your inspiration pictures. I think it could be really fun.

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06 / Worth it