I want Navy Walls

I saw this picture in the November 2005 issue of Domino & fell IN LOVE with this room & the navy walls.

Now, I am not normally a very subdued decorator - my last few apartments had purple, lime green (not my best choice), yellow and bright blue walls... not all at the same time, mind you. But still.

But I came across this picture and immediately adored it - the color is so rich, and the white accents and her many prints on the wall just pop!

I decided that I must have it.

Now, being a renter, we all know that painting is one of the best ways to make a space personal without making any long-term changes. The navy does make me a bit nervous, though... will it take forever to paint? And will it then take even longer to paint over when we have to move out? Am I concerned enough to not have my gorgeous navy room? Though I may live to regret it, I don't think so...

More to come as this adventure continues!
Nicole