September 11, 2014

Lighten Up, Brighten Up a Mountain Cabin

Mountain homes and cabins can be very cozy and warm. Sometimes, however, because of the shade of the outdoor foliage and terrain, the interior can be dark. Such was the case with this log cabin in western North Carolina. The owners requested that we brighten up the living space while keeping the existing rug and sofa.

The first step was to paint some of the stucco walls with an off-white instead of the existing tan color. We also painted the flat ceiling area over the dining table an off-white. After donating the brown leather loveseat to the church white elephant sale, we replaced it with two spool chairs and an ottoman in a light painted finish and soft aqua fabric.

The sofa and loveseat were a set, but the new spool chairs are much more functional and happy than the loveseat.

Using a few new mirrored pieces, we were able to brighten the living room with the reflected light from the skylight above.

This new brass coffee table with a mirrored top is much lighter than the wooden trunk that they used before.

We replaced the tan curtains with cream linen draperies trimmed in a decorative tape. They lighten up this side of the room while also offering privacy.

July 24, 2014

Rethinking My Career

In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted. – Bertrand Russell

Color.  Texture.  Space.  Form.  Shape.

July 17, 2014

Benches – “Market Finds” Find the Right Homes

Often at market we find interesting new products that we are eager to share with our clients and followers on our blog. Have you ever wondered how these products which inspired us in the showroom end up in our design projects?  Well, here are few of our favorite benches – from “Market Finds” to “At Home” in our client’s houses.