January 10, 2014

A Bathroom Remodel

In a recent bath remodel, I opted for a floating counter instead of the expected vanity.  The necessary wing wall provided some great opportunities to add interesting design features.  The wall provided a little privacy for the toilet as well as as place for sculptural side wall sconces and a glass tile accent wall.  A slated shelf below is a great space for folded towels or a rustic basket for storage. 

November 14, 2013

Second Home Surprise

At our first kitchen meeting for this mountain home renovation, knee deep in appliance brochures and photos, my conservative client surprised me by suggesting, “Do I really have the nerve to do a red stove?!”

I’m so glad she did!

Among the rustic but elegant textures and neutral shades, the candy apple red stove creates a dramatic effect.

November 12, 2013

Villa – First Impressions

Entry – Before

At the Villa we recently completed in Dallas the front doors open directly into a spacious living area surrounded by archways and columns on three sides and a wall of windows looking out on the courtyard on the fourth side.  The actual space for a furniture grouping is naturally centered on the fireplace, but the room also incorporates adjoining walls, hallways and a beautiful curved staircase that needed to be considered in the overall plan.