Thursday, November 15, 2012

A client dining, living room and kitchen

Hello my darlings. One more day. Little engine that could over here. We think we can, we think we can. Today I am sharing a current project I am working on with a lovely client of mine who happens to be a fellow type A personality, witty and brutally honest. You know me. Obviously I love her. I love it when you shoot me straight with added humor. What more can one ask for? So we expedited the process and are quickly moving and implementing these design plans as the holidays are so rapidly approaching. 

First up is her dining room. They just recently built this house, so luckily for us, tabula rasa (blank slate). Nothing I love more. Since the room has beautiful millwork, we decided to go with a rich toffee brown color to coat the walls, which will serve as a fabulous contrast between the white details. She already had some existing pieces that were meant to stay: dining room table, buffet (temporarily), rug and a china cabinet that was dying for a makeover. The china cabinet is to be painted with black lacquer and accented with turquoise shelving units. It is going to pop like a mother. 
Things that were added to the space? A fabulously serene abstract landscape, tufted seating, glam lighting, drama window treatments and the perfect accessories. This room is going to be so eclectic glam I cannot even stand it. 
Moving on to the living room/kitchen area. Again, tabula rasa here, folks. My favorite. The builder painted everything in a sandy tan color, which I have to say, is not my thing. I do love a good neutral, but not one that matches a hide or some granular ground covering. The best shade to marry the open space of the living room and the kitchen was a milky light grey. This would allow the white trim and accents to really do their thing. I wanted a peaceful, livable yet fun space and I think that is totally what we have achieved. 
They have a large stone fireplace that does tend to darken things in the space. By us adding light greys, white accents and hues of pink and green, I think it is going to really brighten the space and make it the focal point of the home. 
I told you. It is one big room, homey. The kitchen will continue with the light grey walls and also add a little funk and spunk into the joint. This room is the perfect juxtaposition between industrial, traditional, glam and functionality. The client already had an existing table that we decided that metal industrial chairs were definitely the way to go to mix it up. I love me some mix and match seating. She scored an amazing deal off of Craigslist (sans creepy CL story. Promise. She and I were texting constantly during the encounter. Buddy system. Buddy system.) She found these Ballard Designs nailhead barstools for like $200 total. I know. Sickening deal. Not telling you her city of residence. I know how greedy you all get. The space is balanced off with the perfect lighting combo: elegant neutral pendant and some industrial chrome drop lighting. What more can a couple ask for? Perfect example of a compromise here. 
So there you have it. Our plan and we are sticking to it. She has a big event she is hosting early December, so we are quickly working our way through the process. Cannot wait to share updates with you all. Loves! XOXO

17 comments:

  1. Me likey everything I see. Always love your mood boards!

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  2. Perfection! as with everything you do!! I can't wait to see pics soon..

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  3. This has me aching with jealousy! I want, i want, i want!!! Everything is just absolutely stunning. I CANNOT wait to see the final pictures.

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  4. Drooling over ever detail. I cannot WAIT to see this space all put together. This mood board is such a perfect, tantalizing little tease.

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  5. All of your plans are amazing- I literally can't wait to see it all come together. The dining room in particular has me breathless- soooo glam!

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  6. love love love your chandlier choice for the dinning room. Looks fab! all the boards look great!

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  7. You my friend are crazy talented. Everything is amazing. I cannot wait to see your plans come to life.

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  8. ooohhh I LOVE that black console in the living area. So regal! Also adore the window treatments.

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  9. Lindsay these are fabulous designs.. I love everything..great job and lots of thought in this.
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  10. I love the living room! Could you tell my the source for the rug in the living room? I looking for something similar for my space. Thanks!

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  11. Omg so much to look at here. Can't wait to see the outcome!

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  12. Oh wow...beautiful Lindsay...love all of the combos!

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  13. LOVE these designs! Awesome job :) Can you tell me where the kitchen table is from? I am a designer as well and I have a client wanting a similar one to that!

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  14. Ooo, I just love that blue in the dining room. The artwork and the cabinet are really going to make that room pop. Stunning! I want to see photographs of the completed room!

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  15. that is going to be one fabulous home! the console in that first design board is divine!

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  16. I've been thinking about going light gray in my living room. My bedroom is already a beautiful shade of light gray, and I love it. I love those Greek key nesting tables you have pictured, too. Gorgeous!

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