May 14, 2015

A Fresh Take On A Vintage Cottage

A charming circa 1920′s stone cottage recently became the setting for a client’s new lifestyle.  The cottage has a totally different ambiance than her previous homes and was fun and challenging to transform the vintage cottage into an up-to-date home.

Stained glass windows, hardwood floors and high ceilings were some of the unique features of this home.  The whole house was completely repainted inside and out.  We selected a rich brown for the the fireplace and vaulted beams, and kept the trim and walls neutral.  The color palette for the furnishings included soft blues, neutrals, and yellow/gold tones.

New chandeliers in the living, dining, and breakfast rooms add warmth throughout the house. This one is made of wood and iron and was stunning in person!

March 26, 2015

Finding the Perfect Stone For Your Kitchen or Bath

I had a fun day in Charlotte on Tuesday going to make stone countertop selections with a client.  When it comes to choosing a countertop, the conversation is always about whether to use granite or marble.

For years, everyone thought they needed a granite.  But, with the improved sealers that are available now, marbles have increased in popularity and durability. There are so many more color options with the marbles that I always tend to like them better.  But, it’s hard to beat the look of clean, white Calcutta Gold…always a favorite!

Marbles…

March 5, 2015

Villa – Lasting Impressions

At the beginning of every year, we like to revisit our website portfolio and design stories to update with our most recent work.  We want to keep the content fresh, and so this year, we’ve added a new design story.  Transitional Splendor.  You may remember, we mentioned travelling to Dallas to furnish a Villa for one of our clients.  Now that we have the professional interior photos by John Smith Photography, we want to share them with you!

The home’s Mediterranean architecture is the backdrop for transitional furnishings and accessories.