carlisle train station
The UK ad agency Mindshare has been working hard on the Carlisle train station in preparation for a TV ad for Homebase. The bright paint colors and trendy furniture have attracted a huge facebook fanbase, who hopes the installation won’t be removed after filming.
To see more images, please click below:
As of right now, the facebook page has over 5,000 fans! Although I’m not sure I would be so brave in my own home, Homebase hopes to inspire people to get more creative with their DIY home projects. My personal favorite is the abstract painting on the floor:
The ad is expected to go live in the UK this spring and summer, and this afternoon Mindshare will release some behind the scenes footage.
Image credits: Eden Dunn & Mindshare. For more images, check the facebook page, flickr, and the News & Star (here & here).
Responses to “carlisle train station”
two brunettes
February 19, 2010 at 9:09 amThis is totally incredible! I adore the wall in the last image! All of the hard work that must have went into this, it would be a shame to see it just taken down. Not to mention there is no way you wouldn’t be put in an instant good mood walking through here.
wishful nals
February 19, 2010 at 10:53 amwow, those colors are mesmerizing!
Ivana
February 19, 2010 at 12:06 pmoh WOW! i hope they won’t take it down!
Meghan
February 19, 2010 at 12:31 pmWow! I wouldn’t mind waiting for a train in that station.
Helena
February 19, 2010 at 2:04 pmI love the stripy stairs!
Lili
February 19, 2010 at 2:10 pmthat is so cool. it reminds me of the photos that were circulating a while ago of the NYC subways during the 70s when they were painted in colorful stripes.
my spatula
February 19, 2010 at 3:05 pmall train stations should be so inspiring!
jennifer young
February 19, 2010 at 8:57 pmshoooooooeeeezzz! lovely lovely shoes!
j.
Lucy Farfort
February 20, 2010 at 8:48 amWow thats fantastic it certainly brightens up the station. I agree they should definitely leave this up.
I live in Newcastle so not too far away i may just have to go and pay a visit.
Kim Hoelterhoff
February 25, 2010 at 3:31 amEllie, this is amazing!!! I am an American writer, teacher, mom living in Carlisle with my family. A friend in LA sent me your link. My son, a true Pasadena-born 9-year-old artist, says this is “mint.” Well done, girl. Wish I could have met you!
Kim Hoelterhoff
February 25, 2010 at 3:36 amSorry, Ellie. I am slow. It looks like you didn’t work on this but still. Good taste. I am excited to check out your stationery. It makes me laugh that it takes two people from the States to tell me about a renovation happening walking distance from my house!