July 9, 2015

Make your walls anything but ordinary…

“My contractor says he needs my paint colors by tomorrow at noon.”

As a designer, helping clients pick out interior wall colors is an important part of my job that sets the tone for room and furnishings to follow.  But, walls can be so much more than simply a paint color.

I like to add texture and dimension to interior walls through interesting architectural details.  Wood paneling, both horizontal and vertical, decorative wall panels, soft upholstered walls, wallpaper, textured stucco and specialized paint treatments are all possibilities to give your walls some personality.  Here are some of my recent projects where we’ve incorporated some of those different wall treatments.

Pickled cypress wall and ceiling boards transformed this beach home game room.

Horizontal ship lap paneling in a soft white has an understated elegance in this dining room.

A high paneled wainscot for the walls in this hallway adds architectural interest.

Wood molding frames out these panels of printed grasscloth in our client’s hallway.

The walls in this study are lined with horizontal planks of heart pine with textured grasscloth above.

We chose to upholster the walls in this dining room in a lovely, hand printed damask fabric.

A mix of textured stucco and exposed brick give this wine cellar basement an old world feel.

What can we do to add some character to your walls?

May 28, 2015

Color Me Neutral

After enjoying a well-loved living room and dining room designed in the 90’s, a client requested a more up-to-date look. The reds, greens, and yellows were replaced with warm neutrals. Taking the color palette from her recent kitchen renovation, soft gray hues were chosen for the walls, beams, and trim colors.

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!