Installing a TV Room

Working with a long narrow room did not leave us with much room for seating for more than six with the swivel chairs and large deep sofa.  This room was for one of our clients with a big family, who loves hanging out together.  We envisioned lots of cozy Friday movie nights with kids and friends.  We took a cue from the media rooms you see in many large homes by adding a platform at the back of the room where we could place another large sofa. Then we added cabinetry on either side to create more of a library feeling.  Choosing a natural fiber wall to wall carpet gave it a causal feel and allowed all of the rick dark colors in the fabrics such as red, navy, french blue, brown and yellow to really pop. 

Here's some photos from my iPhone as we were installing.  

Peter Dunham club chair fabric.  Red sofa fabric is Clarence House.

Assorted pillows from Hollywood at Home and Rooms and Gardens. 
Two of my go to stores in Los Angeles. 

Brown corduroy fabric on sofa from Kravet

Yellow lamp from Jasper - I love how it pops.

Rogers and Goffigon sheer fabric lines cabinet doors with chicken wire

Coffee table from Rooms and Gardens.  Candy by See's, a must at all of my installs!!!

Light Linens

Upholstered pieces done in light linens either overstuffed or tufted are my favorite way to anchor a room. Everything works well from wall color to rugs!  Then the fun begins by accessorizing with colorful pillows and gorgeous pieces like this Federal mirror or a collection of blue and white porcelain that you know I just love!!!

 

The roaring fire and the fresh hydrangeas on the coffee table make this space so warm and welcoming.

My own white sofa... Love this slip covered style with the monogram too!

Fortuny Love... Again!

I have posted about Fortuny before, still I couldn't help but share this image of what I consider to be the some of the most beautiful fabrics in the world.  Enjoy!!!

Interior Barn Doors

Our firm is currently working on a design for a bunk room in a lower level of a home. We are excited about adding rustic barn doors which will look incredible.  

I love this!!! 

Here are some images of our barn door inspiration...

 These darker doors add so much warmth to an otherwise cool palette.

 A great way to divide the kitchen and possibly an at home office or mudroom?

Ultimate in Rustic Chic!

I am loving these D. Porthault linens

Mixing the Ikat patterned fabric on the headboard and soft floral on the linens is just perfection! Thinking a Hamptons summer home?

image via littlegreennotebook

My view on windows...

I am working on a waterfront project that has the most incredible views to the Long Island Sound.  The client, architect and I have spent a lot of time making sure the windows are large enough and scaled to enhance their view of the water.  These transom windows are divine and have totally inspired me! The tufted sofa is making me sort of crazy too.

Favorite kitchen right now

Distressed cabinets, chicken wire on the doors, blue and white transferware, hotel silver and oh so rustic... LOVE IT ALL!!!