This reconfigured living / dining space goes green with “green” paint, a leafy green pattern, and bamboo floors (coming soon). The leaf pattern was pulled from the ottoman and pillow upholstery and enlarged for a bold look. The color palette and botanical print leads into the floral print of my office. This room was redone . . . Read More
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Sunset Hallway
A long hallway that goes to the master bed and bath needs a bright facelift. Inspired by the sunset, yellow blends to orange and to finally to a bright orange red. Six colors were blended while wet to achieve this streaked sunset effect. Family photos will be hung along the hall to create a truly . . . Read More
Whimsical Flower Bathroom
Whimsical leaves and stems curve up to dotted flowers along an accent wall in this bathroom. The dark red was pulled from the shower curtains as was the green stripe that serves as a backdrop. You Might Also Like… Wheat Grass Bathroom – Playful Bathroom
Faux Leather Stairway
A faux leather technique was used in this space to mask imperfection in plaster walls that had been patched many times. This finish gives a organic look with a random texture. Trim was painted white to give a strong, clean contrast. The stairs and handrail were painted in black to hide dirt and wear. You . . . Read More
Textured Stairway
A dramatic look chosen to highlight this entry and stairway. First plaster was applied to the wall to provide a strong texture. Then a color wash faux finish was used to create even more depth. Shades of blue and green along with deep brown/black were used to achieve this look. Architectural details in black provide . . . Read More
Westie Bathroom Accent
A simple accent for a bathroom. Four westie silhouettes are painted on the walls for a playful element. You May Also Like… Sheep Dog Bedroom – Klipperz Grooming
Mission Dining
An open concept condo gets a simple accent wall to pull together the many rooms. This simple geometric design combines a wide stripe with three squares inspired by an Arts & Crafts detail. You Might Also Like… Geometric Foyer – Mosaic Bathroom
The Designist’s Office 1.0
For my office I needed to create a space that inspires me. I chose to overlap two patterns, one an oversized botanical print and a geometric stripe that branches into vines. The stripe and rectangles were created with dry erase paint providing plenty of space to plan. The flooring is carpet tile just incase I . . . Read More
Underwater Bathroom
This design was created specifically to highlight a metallic wall sculpture that the couple already had. Seaweed helps to frame the piece and make it the focus. Bubbles expand the art to other walls. Sliver and gold metallic paint add shimmer while tones of the base color add depth to the scene. You Might Also . . . Read More
Animal Nursery
The animals for this nursery were pulled from the bedding set. The facets of the wall were transformed into a tree creating a perfect space for reading below. On the inside of the closet door the zebra was painted to add an element of surprise and whimsy. A smiley giraffe watches over the crib. You Might Also Like… Safari Nursery – Dancing Butterflies . . . Read More