Monday, March 9, 2020

Dream Decorator Showhouse... Day 1

Anyone else dream of furniture plans?  Get really excited by lighting? Salivate at beautiful wallpaper?  I certainly do.  
As someone who appreciates a beautiful and thought-out space, it is fun to reimagine spaces and see different personalities come thru.
When I think of designing a space, I tend to think of my own apartment space, if I could change the space in any way, what would I do?
I would add a fireplace bench in a heartbeat, and lighting all over because the space is dark.  

I like the mix of traditional and modern: a jute rug and modern textured sofa; a wicker floor lamp and clustered marble scones.  To me, it is a testament to good design, if something is made well, it doesn't matter what era it is from.

This week will feature furniture plans filled with pieces that I love.
First up, a neutral modern take on my living room. 






L'aviva home Piedra lighting, inspired by carved masks in Mexico, the scones are carved out of onyx and marble.  Imagine a cluster of lights in various materials on the wall. 

Polar sofa by Jean Royère, this is a reissue from the 1940s.  An investment for sure, and a statement piece you will have forever.

Paavo Tyneli 9602 floor lamp with wicker shade.  The piece was designed for the Hotel Aulanko in 1935.

Serena & Lily blake raffia coffee table.   This table is one of my favorite all time pieces.  Durable, timeless, and works in nearly any space.

Delbarton jute rug, a little texture, a little warmth, only gets better with age.

Serena & Lily piccadilly chair, upholstered in Schumacher gainsborough velvet delft fabric.  A little pop of blue that ties into the ceiling wallpaper...
Ed note: I struggle with furniture legs, I would add a  box-skirt to cover them

Celerie Kemble for feather bloom wallpaper in dove. My ceiling is pretty evenly divided by beams, I've always envisioned wallpapering between the beams.  A bold print in subtle colors.  (If the ceiling doesn't work, I dream of covering an entire space in this pattern, walls and ceiling) 

High gloss everything!  A little sheen adds such elegance to the room.  Farrow & Ball in Blackened on the walls, baseboards, trim, everywhere!





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