O Mag recently profiled actress Jennifer Carpenter (yeah I didn't know who she was either) and her place certainly has a colorful pop to it.
She's got some great layering of bold color on top of a neutral base. Loving the cream Eames (want. sigh.) topped with the bright throw. Killer vintage-looking table lamp too.
via a merry mishap
The mix and max of textures, colors, and styles is certainly eclectic and fun.
But I always come back to my neutrals. The bright colors are great for a sunny afternoon, but I think a room like this is going to keep me warm through the long Seattle winters.