Post #335013 by Psycho Tiki D on Wed, Sep 26, 2007 12:13 PM

Whites and light neutrals can make naturals materials like bamboo or pandan seem washed out, but a carefully chosen neutral can enhance a collection. If you were a client of mine, I would have suggested a toned neutral (red-brown, green, or orange) in a lighter shade on the walls to help off-set the white ceiling (assuming that I couldn’t persuade you to consider a color for the ceiling). The toned color would have been chosen to highlight the collectibles. FYI: I personally think that the biggest design faux pas would be to precisely match the walls and ceiling to the color of the thatch or bamboo (I see this sub-par suggestion lobbed off regularly on TC.)

But anyhow, I love seeing photos artfully-arranged collections, and I think your room looks fabulous irregardless of the white ceiling. Besides, if you’re satisfied withthe result, it really doesn’t matter what I (or anyone else) think about it.

Gina a.k.a. Martiki-bird (I had lots of spare change today…)

To the living room specifically; this is only a temporary relocation of the bar. The red walls were selected from the red I had matched off of a "Harveys Sneaky Tiki" mug and it is nearly an exact match. I actually would welcome any suggestions for the color of the ceiling, I kept it white only because the room is very dark and this helps offset the lighting. Since over half of my collection is in another room I will eventually add on to the house and build one big room for my bar and collection. I will definitely not have any white walls or ceiling when this is finished. In fact, the only two rooms in my house right now that have white walls are the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen will be remodeled and the color will probably go back to the original yellow.

To my friends point and some things that have been mentioned on TC and this thread, he just didn't get the criticism? I know it was tongue in cheek humor, I have seen it here time and time again and I have hashed some out myself. But when a newbie is introduced to this site and finds a less than lukewarm reception to an inquiry or is scolded for not posting in the correct thread, my friend's question was "Why would you want to put yourself out there like that"?

How many TC'ers cringe at a Leilani or wood carved mug? This is where many tiki collectors start their journey and unfortunately may end it if they are offended the first time they post.

Psycho Tiki D (I know I am and please give me some advice for the color of my ceiling)!