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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Olympic Color

| By John Petersik | September 6, 2010 | 1,153 Comments

Fab Freebie: Olympic Color

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

Paint a smile on your faces people, because that’s what we’re giving away this week! Paint, that is, not smiles (though hopefully smiles sort of come along with getting a prize, right?). This week we’re giving away a room full of paint from Olympic (that means 2 gallons of Olympic Premium Interior Paint and 1 gallon of primer) to THREE people. Woo hoo! We love this stuff because now no matter what color you get mixed, it’s still 100% VOC-free. Can’t beat that, right? And that’s exactly why we used it in our bathroom remodel earlier this year. Plus, Olympic just launched a new, free desktop application called ColorClix to help inspire your perfect palette.

Olympic ColorClix

Once downloaded, the little ColorClix box invites you to click anywhere on your desktop – a photo, a video, an icon, whatever – and syncs that color with one in the Olympic catalog. Like if I wanted to build a room around the adorable picture of a snoozing chihuahua I’d just have to click anywhere on his fur to get an Olympic paint color (apparently Burger’s eyebrow is “Stony Creek”). It also displays the rest of the colors on the virtual swatch as well as recommended complimentary colors.

Olympic Burgers Palette

The program also lets you save all of your inspiration colors in projects sorted by room and then you can use those saved projects to virtually paint rooms on Olympic.com. You know, if you really wanted to go as far as to let your dog’s coloring determine the coloring of your walls.

Olympic Mock Bedroom

So go have some fun playing with ColorClix and check out the rest of this week’s details:

  • PRIZE: One room of paint from Olympic, including 2 gallons of Olympic Premium Interior Paint and 1 gallon of primer
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “PAINT ME” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … tell us about a photo, object, or other inspiration item that you’d love to draw some paint palette inspiration from. Did you photograph a stunning landscape recently that could lend itself to an accent wall color? Have you spotted a vase or pillow at the store that could inspire a whole room?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, September 8th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: Three
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The United States
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck…

See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from Olympic Paints.

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Comments

  1. Lauren Z. says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:20 am

    PAINT ME

    I would get inspired from our Lake Michigan’s beautiful blue waters and sandy shorelines.

    Reply
  2. Meghan says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:22 am

    PAINT ME!

    I’m always inspired by the colors in the photos I took in Greece! The crisp whites and deep blues with a little pop of pink flowers are going to be the inspiration for my next room makeover.

    Reply
  3. Melissa says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:22 am

    Paint Me…we like to combine all sorts of photos for inspiration!

    Reply
  4. Mindy M. says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:24 am

    PAINT ME!
    The cushions that came on my couch are inspiring me to repaint our living room in a light grayish blue.

    Reply
  5. Jennifer S. says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:25 am

    Paint me!

    I’m looking forward to exploring the wonderful world of a white palette.

    Reply
  6. Hilary says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:25 am

    Paint me!

    I’m itching for the seasons to change over, so right now I’m inspired by fall!

    Reply
  7. Stacey says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:26 am

    PAINT ME!

    On a whim, I picked up a funky bath mat at Home Goods and it’s now made me completely change my color choice for our bathroom walls (they’re currently sporting some super ugly wallpaper that the previous owners chose sometime during the 80’s!).

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:29 am

    PAINT ME!

    I took some really great textured pictures of driftwood and old tree stumps at our holiday trip to the beach over the weekend and I think some of the natural tones would look great in our house!

    Thanks for this great giveaway. We love Olympic paints!

    Reply
  9. micaela says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:30 am

    PAINT ME
    I usually use fabric as color inspiration

    Reply
  10. Kara S. says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:30 am

    PAINT ME!

    I really love to sew and I find inspiration from fabrics all the time. Right time I’m really loving a sunny yellow paired with a light aqua blue. :)

    Reply
  11. Rebecca says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:31 am

    PAINT ME!!!!

    I am drawing inspiration from the Woodland pillow case from Pottery Barn that you got for the hospital when you were having Clara. I am getting the bedding set for my 8 yr old daughters room.

    Reply
  12. Heather says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:31 am

    PAINT ME!

    I’d love to draw some inspiration from my Ireland photos. That country is beautiful!

    Reply
  13. Trisha says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:31 am

    PAINT ME!

    We recently moved into a new home and have yet to paint the beige walls. My paint scheme will be inspired by a beautiful still life flower painting that is already hanging on the wall with shades of warm beige, deep sage green, and brick red.

    Reply
  14. Jen K says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:33 am

    PAINT ME! A Burberry scarf…love the classic look, plus, I’m dying to paint a room dark brown.

    Reply
  15. Amber O. says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:33 am

    Paint me!
    I plan on painting a burgundy accent wall based on one of the deeper colors of a sunset. We’re getting ready to paint our living room and Olympic is the only paint we’ve used so far!

    Reply
  16. Gina says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:33 am

    PAINT ME!

    I dream of colors all day long as a graphic designer, the hardest part of owning a home is coming up with color for the walls that I will be satisfied with. I’m planning on a neutral wall color and decorating with bright fun colors! That way, I can change up the room with a new pillow, flower arrangement or photo, etc.

    Reply
  17. Erin C. says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:34 am

    PAINT ME! I was just at the beach this weekend, and it was beautiful.. I’d draw my inspiration from that.

    Reply
  18. Mallory says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:34 am

    PAINT ME! I’d draw inspiration from the leaves changing this season. :)

    Reply
  19. Christin says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:34 am

    PAINT ME!!

    My duvet cover for sure. :)

    Reply
  20. Kate says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:35 am

    PAINT ME!!!

    I don’t have a specific image right now that I can think of, but now I’m excited to dig some up on my computer and play with that tool!

    Reply
  21. Adrienne says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:35 am

    Paint me!
    The colors in our recent family portraits are inspiring me. They were taken outside in a field – beautiful lush greens!

    Reply
  22. Meaghan says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:35 am

    PAINT ME! Tomato red is always an inspiration when designing my home to-be.

    Reply
  23. Tricia says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:36 am

    PAINT ME!!!
    I usually use some sort of fabric as my inspiration piece.

    Reply
  24. Tiffany Daniel says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:36 am

    PAINT ME!!!
    I am loving the blog world and the fabulous shabby chic looks, that is the inspiration for our NEW house :)

    Reply
  25. Tricia says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:36 am

    PAINT ME!!!! I have recently found myself drawn to the ocean for inspiration, not the vibrant blues, but the more muted blue-green and sand colors. Picked up samples to hang on the wall this weekend!

    Reply
  26. Cessna says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:37 am

    PAINT ME!!

    Reply
  27. Gina says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:38 am

    Paint Me!!! I’d love to use a recent painting on canvas I made to match a color. It just doesn’t pop against my dingy antique white walls the way it should.

    Reply
  28. Liz says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:38 am

    PAINT ME!
    I’m inspired by the colors of the leaves in the Fall along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

    Reply
  29. Amy Lipski says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:40 am

    PAINT ME!!!!

    I am inspired daily by those darn FB updates I see from Pottery Barn and Homegoods. I drool at every item the post. Most recently those cute new lampshades at Pottery Barn with the embroidery…SO CUTE!

    Reply
  30. Emily says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:40 am

    PAINT ME!

    This will sound strange, but the pattern on our son’s infant swing has inspired me to do our guest bedroom in the same colors (gray, yellow and white). It just looks classier than the average baby accessory! Props to our friends Matt and Chrissy who gave it to him.

    Reply
  31. Kelly says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:40 am

    PAINT ME!

    My new baby, Connor, has some inspiring colored blankets in fall tone colors. I love this time of year!

    Reply
  32. Nikki says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:43 am

    “PAINT ME!”

    Inspiration is definitely my current love for the brown and blue color combination. I found a duvet cover that sent me swooning…

    Reply
  33. Ali says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:43 am

    PAINT ME!

    Photographs of our fall-colored October wedding (celebrating our first anniversary and moving into our first home in the next month!)

    Reply
  34. Carrie says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:44 am

    PAINT ME!

    I have a beautiful rug that is the inspiration for a whole room in my house.

    Reply
  35. Megan says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:44 am

    PAINT ME!

    I’m inspired by a new duvet cover to paint the bedroom a cool blue color for the ultimate spa-like feel!

    Reply
  36. Heather says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:44 am

    PAINT ME
    I need a color for my eat in kitchen and I already have a fabric swatch I’d like to work with

    Reply
  37. Sarah says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:45 am

    PAINT ME!

    I would love to design a room around the gorgeous colors of fall leaves. I typically hate dark colors, especially on the walls, but the deep yellow, orange and red hues of fall get me every year. I’ve got to find a way to incorporate those colors without darkening my living space.

    Reply
  38. Miranda says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:45 am

    PAINT ME! I am inspired by YHL’s color palette!

    Reply
  39. AManda says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:45 am

    PAINT ME!

    Blog befores and afters inspire my painting plans!

    Reply
  40. Shannon says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:46 am

    PAINT ME!!
    I’m getting married on the 25th of this month, and I had painted the bedroom when it was just me. After the wedding I think it would be nice to repaint and decorate to make it feel more like “our” bedroom :)

    Reply
  41. Sara says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:46 am

    PAINT ME

    I have a brightly colored rug that would serve as some good inspiration for a whole house! That is if you love color like me!

    Reply
  42. jenni o says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:46 am

    paint me

    I’m trying to decide on colors for my kitchen, and I think I may base them on some vintage crate labels I’ve had framed.

    Reply
  43. Megan says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Paint me!

    Reply
  44. Emily says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Paint me!

    I usually work around a particular piece of furniture that I love for my inspiration.

    Reply
  45. Heather Dedie says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:49 am

    paint me!
    there is a beautiful green glass lamp that i would use as inspiration for painting an entire room.

    Reply
  46. Emily M says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:50 am

    PAINT ME

    We recently purchased this print from etsy

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/51773984/all-you-need-is-love

    and are planning to use the grays, light pink and white as a starting point for our bedroom and bathroom. So excited to get started..this paint would be a huge help!

    Reply
  47. Kathy says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:50 am

    PAINT ME!

    Can’t think of anyone thing that has inspired me. But I would love to win this paint! We have been wanting to paint our daughter’s room gray for a few weeks now, but with all the back to school expenses it just hasn’t been in the budget!

    Reply
  48. Suni says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:50 am

    PAINT ME! I used my duvet to inspire my bedroom walls! It completely changed (and enhanced) the look of the duvet! I LOVE it! Those walls have now inspired 3 rooms in OTHER PEOPLES homes to be the same color! BEAUTIFUL!

    Reply
  49. Beth says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:51 am

    PAINT ME!

    I’m trying to draw inspiration from Indian decor since my main man is Indian. I want our home to reflect both of us. Lucky for me I love color and Indian design is full of it!

    Reply
  50. Katie says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:52 am

    PAINT ME!

    We have a print of tree bark up-close that looks a bit abstract but incorporates such fabulous earth tones; everywhere from icey blues and ivory tones, to rich, dark caramel and deep browns. We’ve thought of having the print enlarged and framed to put above the fireplace in our living room. The wall colors, furniture and accent pieces would be inspired from the print.

    Reply
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