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April 9th, 2009
before & after: mae brunken

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this before & after comes from designer mae brunken- she recently made over a guest quarters home in pacific palisades, ca. i love all of the yellow in the space- it’s the perfect accent color for such a sunny space. click here for more of mae’s work.

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36 comments
Kristan said:
April 9th, 2009 - 11:35 am

Gorgeous! And I love the color palette (soothing but professional) that she chose!

Julie said:
April 9th, 2009 - 11:37 am

Even though you don’t see them much I am loving the window treatments! A nice way to incorporate that cheery yellow.

Andrea said:
April 9th, 2009 - 11:43 am

Love this!! I want to live here.

chloe said:
April 9th, 2009 - 11:54 am

Oooh – can Mae tell us where she got that rug? Love it.

kim@dti said:
April 9th, 2009 - 12:01 pm

I posted this space the other day – it’s a Suzanne Sharp rug from The Rug Company

Virginia said:
April 9th, 2009 - 12:12 pm

The rug is here at <a href=”http://www.therugcompany.info/contemporary-collection/suzanne-sharp/chiesa-yellow.htm”The Rug Company.

What about the daybed/couch? I’m not even sure what the correct term for that piece of furniture is but I want one.

Virginia said:
April 9th, 2009 - 12:13 pm
queenpretty said:
April 9th, 2009 - 12:20 pm

yes, ditto on the rug!

April 9th, 2009 - 12:21 pm

that should be called SERIOUSLY INSPIRED TRANSFORMATION! amazing & hip & beautiful

Allison said:
April 9th, 2009 - 12:21 pm

Chloe I agree….WHERE IS THE RUG FROM?

unvacuous said:
April 9th, 2009 - 12:39 pm

Gorgeous! I love the color palette and the daybed is to die for!!!

no1uno said:
April 9th, 2009 - 1:32 pm

its all gorgeous…except for the bookcases high on the walls. They are heavy looking and inaccessible. Otherwise that is a great looking room. I love the dark desk and lamp shades vs. the popping yellow.

April 9th, 2009 - 1:56 pm

So lovely! The color scheme is so pretty and welcoming. I want to stretch out on that daybed!

Shelly said:
April 9th, 2009 - 2:33 pm

Inspired be the tones and soothing feel of the space. I’m focused on the sublime desk chair. Know where it’s from? Love the padding and simple lines.

April 9th, 2009 - 2:58 pm

beautiful transformation!

robin said:
April 9th, 2009 - 3:17 pm

it’s really beautiful, i love that color scheme. i too was thinking the shelf seems a bit awkward. it’s a great idea to provide more storage atop the floor piece, but aesthetically would be more pleasing if it were just sitting atop it rather than floating on the wall. and maybe the lamp could go on the desk. a punch of color is necessary over there. that chair and foot stool are gorgeous.

Monique said:
April 9th, 2009 - 3:40 pm

Boy- ‘before and afters’ and ’sneak peeks’ and I’m good! love, love, love ‘em- this one’s no exception!

Monique said:
April 9th, 2009 - 3:45 pm

Shelly, the desk chair looks like the Eames office chair. I think Design Within Reach carries it.

Monique said:
April 9th, 2009 - 3:47 pm

Shelly, the desk chair is an Eames office chair. I believe Design Within Reach carries it.

Twinkle said:
April 9th, 2009 - 3:53 pm

I love color scheme and I think I need those window treatments – does anyone have a source for them?

Sarah said:
April 9th, 2009 - 4:03 pm

Judging by the Eames chairs I’m guessing budget was not an issue.

Flo said:
April 9th, 2009 - 4:33 pm

I love this room, bright yet sophisticated! Any ideas what paint was used on the wall (brand/colour)?

Jeanne Pierce said:
April 9th, 2009 - 6:29 pm

Where is the Divan/Sofa from?

lane said:
April 9th, 2009 - 6:50 pm

very cool, i dig this very much. book shelves are a little distracting up so high. this is a tiny room though.

jamie said:
April 10th, 2009 - 12:08 am

Very nice, looks relaxing.

madesweet said:
April 10th, 2009 - 2:07 am

wow. that is quite the transformation. i love it.

Sonya said:
April 10th, 2009 - 7:41 am

love it. where is the desk/bookcase hanging on wall from?

Jess said:
April 10th, 2009 - 9:46 am

wow– can she come design my house!

April 10th, 2009 - 11:55 am

Love the color palette of the “after” space. And that wall-mounted shelving is great!

stellaQuinn said:
April 10th, 2009 - 12:16 pm

yikes- my sofa is the same as the one pictured in the before…ouch!

Bethany Rose Hildenbrandi said:
April 10th, 2009 - 1:51 pm

same color palette as my bedroom!! Looks inviting!

noelia said:
April 12th, 2009 - 9:28 am

Incredible, I loving it

becky l.w. said:
April 12th, 2009 - 10:30 pm

I would switch the photos over the desk with the bookcase! Beautiful colors…

designassistant said:
April 13th, 2009 - 11:06 pm

That daybed looks like it’s from Vioski.

Harmony said:
May 16th, 2009 - 5:09 pm

I would also like to know what brand the lounger is. I looked at the Vioski site and they are similar but not exactly the same as this one.

August 29th, 2009 - 12:59 pm

Oh my god! I just love you!You make such wonderful things!I have been reading your website for 3 days and I will continue doing this,because you guys are amazing!
Good luck with your career!(message from Romania)

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