Classic Blue + White
This classic blue and white scheme was derived from antique ceramics and Persian rugs that the family had inherited. A longing for a nod to the past while updating their interior, the desire was to create a fresh modern bridge between the more valuable pieces in their collection with new pieces to give an updated read. To create this re-design the selection of a color scheme was first and foremost.
Also interested in “treasure-hunting,” my client and I set forth together to scope-out what was available on the consignment market. As the appreciation for eclectic design is on the come-back, “thrifting” can be a very exciting adventure. It doesn’t mean that you won’t put a terribly exclusive and expensive fabric on your found frame, it merely means that unusual pieces are out there to be discovered resulting in a more unique interior design. Modern pieces were found and re-upholstered to add contrast to the antiques they loved.
A specific request for the new interior was to conceal the TV. For this we designed and fabricated a custom breakfront with individually crafted slats for tambour doors, knotty alder solids and veneers stained to complement existing antiques and caning for texture and ventilation for the components stored below. Little drawers add detail while also serving to conceal keys, remotes and other accessories and collectibles.
The existing kiva fireplace was dated with fragmented quarry tile hearth and plain stucco façade. To update this element, we added a broken-edge sandstone hearth and matching mantle surface with blue and white Talavera tile detailing at the bottom beneath the hearth.
The fireplace was painted with a fresh coat of white while the walls were tinted with a soft yellow color. New window treatments were lighter and coordinated with the new color scheme. Custom upholstered cornice boards and sheer draperies softened the scene.
The resulting refreshed colors, interesting pieces, multi-textural fabrics and assembly of decorative accessories was the perfect solution for these clients’ wishes.
