Well... the clients are moved in and beginning to accessorize. The project is not yet ready for professional photos, and unfortunately my camera has trouble with this house, but I didn't want to make you all wait to see how the progress is coming along. I promise to take more photos soon, and professional photos when appropriate... but for now, enjoy these progress pics.
Here is the entry, which is still awaiting a beautiful tapestry (probably from the next trip to Italy) or the relocation of a mirror from another room. I really love how the floor pattern looks with the furniture. So scrumptious!
Next is the dining room, the chandelier is STILL trussed up high and hasn't been positioned, but it looks fabulous nonetheless. A beautiful contemporary print is being considered above the fireplace. Two custom designed benches flank the fireplace. And the purse... well it's a lovely shade of brown, don't you think?
Here is another shot of the dining room, complete with custom silk floral arrangement from my favorite silk designer. In this photo you can see the gold leaf detail on the chandelier. And yes, if you look close... that's baby Grace in her carseat, waiting for mommy to finish walking the project :)
The drapery fabric in the dining room is by far my favorite fabric in this project. Well, one of my favorites. Well... they are ALL my favorites! But this antique velvet with the oriental touches and the butterflies... is just begging for a candlelit dinner to enjoy.
The hall by the master bedroom has an oriental semi-circular buffet piece, custom painted, with a chunky contemporary mirror juxtaposed above. We softened the mirror with a silk grass arrangement, in red tones. With the lighting above, it is so elegant and romantic.
The herringbone tile pattern draws you down the hallway either direction from the entry. The glazed walls have a soft movement that enhances the fluidity of the space. Love it!
Here's a shot of our favorite sofa table from Lorts, in a gorgeous rubbed black finish. Two matching lamps and a few accessories complete the look. Well, for now, until the client goes on a fabulous trip somewhere overseas... and we start moving things around. In the background is a glimpse of the oversized custom leather/fabric combo chair, and the hammered metal fireplace surround.
Here is another shot of the family room. It is still the loaner rug while we are waiting for our rug. We were moving accessories around that day, and I am still not sure about the color of the coffee table arrangement. Is it too bright? maybe so. But I love the blue bedroom pillow squashed underneath the table, don't you? Just kidding...
Our two wing chairs in the cracked leather and mum pattern chenille flanking a rustic red Lorts lamp table. If you could see the chenille in person, you would flip your lid. It is soft and buttery, rich yet whimsical. What a great find, that fabric.
The family room drapery is stationary and doesn't move. The location of this project doesn't call for privacy so the panels do not need to close. We scouted around until we found these gorgeous drapery poles which look like antiques. We did have a little trouble near the fireplace and the bar, with the wall space at each window differing, but with Cathy's help (of Cathy's Drapery in San Marcos, CA) we were able to pull off a solution using slightly narrower panels than originally designed. The banding on the edge really adds color and pops the look.
There are three arch-topped niches in the hallway near the family room, opposite end of the house from the master bedroom. Each has specific lighting to enhance the accessories. These niches will probably have different accessories over time with all the traveling they enjoy, but for now we have beautiful vases with tiered coloring filling the space.
Here's a peek at the wine cellar, with brick walls, built-in cabinetry and glazed concrete floor. Something happened with the floor finish which left a crystallized sand film over the concrete, but we decided not to clean it up, it looked so great! Gave it an old, 100 year basement kind of feel. I love it when mistakes become blessings... it's a fun part of the design project.
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