just tape it

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">you know I'm a die-hard painter, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but be it washi, paper, masking or electrical, </div><div style="text-align: center;">tape is showing up in some clever applications these days...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">as wall decor....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.maxattenborough.co.uk/content/Party_00036_large.html">pink abstraction</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYpy_zgxCKrOpO4VXRTguMtgG0gnqZZv4mYTT3TsWIedP8PTX1YH47dWeVb2xP156VLg2RBs_9bSvfw-sbQhfgJmd11ox4Hms_o3OC90qwvQlJjbrMOaKA2qNo9IcT-b6uQVytcoWUC2o/s1600/Party_00036-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYpy_zgxCKrOpO4VXRTguMtgG0gnqZZv4mYTT3TsWIedP8PTX1YH47dWeVb2xP156VLg2RBs_9bSvfw-sbQhfgJmd11ox4Hms_o3OC90qwvQlJjbrMOaKA2qNo9IcT-b6uQVytcoWUC2o/s640/Party_00036-1.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">linear black and white <b><a href="http://www.mrkate.com/2011/01/12/diy-tape-wall-stripes/">stripes</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozRB2DjDp8zMnPhcsgV4obMl2hGV4o-Tsx7u4tqHjnRbr74VoS7n6-TI2J2jCjN4YemFL8XSarBk1Oibs2-WeraLGAos0bVtRA3lBkC0px9sXl-v4waP0-CpDH3ZPhQ1BkTz-IQ8XRSQ/s1600/tapestripes1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="403" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozRB2DjDp8zMnPhcsgV4obMl2hGV4o-Tsx7u4tqHjnRbr74VoS7n6-TI2J2jCjN4YemFL8XSarBk1Oibs2-WeraLGAos0bVtRA3lBkC0px9sXl-v4waP0-CpDH3ZPhQ1BkTz-IQ8XRSQ/s640/tapestripes1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">metallic <b><a href="http://www.karapaslaydesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/01/easy-cheap-fast-and-fantastic-diy.html">geometric</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rjrr35JNN6DQ7y0sESXgjJ1JoMrhWCcgNNS-LuOl-8jduHKR2l52s_lm4E1VCyW8J3ZvfdkJjcn7ym4K1DD7swK57heuE_LXA19LF4odBb7c6VBmlYLcLShfXOUycUKpV9cF3GMVxiI/s1600/6677116387_733f30ff9e_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rjrr35JNN6DQ7y0sESXgjJ1JoMrhWCcgNNS-LuOl-8jduHKR2l52s_lm4E1VCyW8J3ZvfdkJjcn7ym4K1DD7swK57heuE_LXA19LF4odBb7c6VBmlYLcLShfXOUycUKpV9cF3GMVxiI/s640/6677116387_733f30ff9e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://remodelista.com/posts/diy-instant-washi-tape-wall-graphics">simplistic</a></b> and wrapped onto floors</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDGOwFbwk6EFBb1iLup-554Vxz51sN6Z7judrvNS47iqHK2-94nX2N65GVqxXzyC0c8qnCMDanzi_b1ay24RKv_t6a9JzCPPPRVxVFALmFHnX4CVNgQM-UXFEL4efWY8FUqHuUUQ_kl8/s1600/700_washi-tape-yellow.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDGOwFbwk6EFBb1iLup-554Vxz51sN6Z7judrvNS47iqHK2-94nX2N65GVqxXzyC0c8qnCMDanzi_b1ay24RKv_t6a9JzCPPPRVxVFALmFHnX4CVNgQM-UXFEL4efWY8FUqHuUUQ_kl8/s640/700_washi-tape-yellow.png" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">as an <b><a href="http://menocal.tumblr.com/tagged/tape/">art installation</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofHxtyY43pihUd7tv1oq7Hc0jzyvl_4hyphenhyphenYCs48JKDN5ZyMFrzTKhD5UUhDF-7KGBl3-FN0AtzKBZ9nN8hiRnS_Auyk06lnVCbkRe3r4Gxvs6Uf2A2eQ8uK7h6sM93otVodW_-zE0Zc_Y/s1600/tumblr_l04caefDdv1qb4l61o1_r1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofHxtyY43pihUd7tv1oq7Hc0jzyvl_4hyphenhyphenYCs48JKDN5ZyMFrzTKhD5UUhDF-7KGBl3-FN0AtzKBZ9nN8hiRnS_Auyk06lnVCbkRe3r4Gxvs6Uf2A2eQ8uK7h6sM93otVodW_-zE0Zc_Y/s640/tumblr_l04caefDdv1qb4l61o1_r1_1280.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">part of an art wall <b><a href="http://www.miloandben.com/grid-wall/">composition</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDXL48V4OYbeBlEuP3GWw0HsWfet8w5K94fbGEGjBnLURCDf73Hoalm72dPPJmb2ibWQqRsrH4SS65zY2RHNm_IsB9JnoYN_ZxF9IkZeZ1u7GDjmH1PWd3VN-c_UvA0fyJffL29Ure8E/s1600/another-view.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDXL48V4OYbeBlEuP3GWw0HsWfet8w5K94fbGEGjBnLURCDf73Hoalm72dPPJmb2ibWQqRsrH4SS65zY2RHNm_IsB9JnoYN_ZxF9IkZeZ1u7GDjmH1PWd3VN-c_UvA0fyJffL29Ure8E/s640/another-view.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">to <a href="http://trendenser.se/2012/november/veckans-diy-ramar-av-washitejp.html">frame art</a> - LOVE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjc7t_nncJUoJYMNtEsdtXMV01Le8xSTvXn3SChuwbGiiw2j7LQpJcl32w71U6tvldlzVp4HYeKu6mmmTP0UtE2R1OedXR0JzMxcuGG8v0QpRtwzZJ6_Ix3IP31MoQD6iyAYXGsNT1KU/s1600/veckans_diy_5098f4d9e087c324f572fb13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjc7t_nncJUoJYMNtEsdtXMV01Le8xSTvXn3SChuwbGiiw2j7LQpJcl32w71U6tvldlzVp4HYeKu6mmmTP0UtE2R1OedXR0JzMxcuGG8v0QpRtwzZJ6_Ix3IP31MoQD6iyAYXGsNT1KU/s640/veckans_diy_5098f4d9e087c324f572fb13.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">or reign in an <b><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/154670568424083332/">inspiration wall</a> - </b>hello, office!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqvOCJBhl6_0wQX4D0jH3yff0_E4t5A511DlIGB5oiPm27PVyqnrktoztqmNKZNIq1hqIypr3tY5DZc0__W0Lf9L9skLZ43wxS86DqHvlYKvnU8t46yvSj4W5i-zXYPxy7ARwqGih-74/s1600/161496336607454778_IS0g1qKS_c-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqvOCJBhl6_0wQX4D0jH3yff0_E4t5A511DlIGB5oiPm27PVyqnrktoztqmNKZNIq1hqIypr3tY5DZc0__W0Lf9L9skLZ43wxS86DqHvlYKvnU8t46yvSj4W5i-zXYPxy7ARwqGih-74/s640/161496336607454778_IS0g1qKS_c-1.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/174796029258092691/">yummy</a></b> color, yes?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMihvivPsFuNSZFRCfTTxNyck1A-tugcJxAo7eTl9HqVcupQoSrPaKcP8RLpPG9pAC-cbn5ZfovbivDwwulmI3-BApF1FqXY8PFcKMPFJtkW3DCR9RY66qAlSvO_cqYR_Mc9CzvbsMZE/s1600/174796029258092691_YROS1kKp_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMihvivPsFuNSZFRCfTTxNyck1A-tugcJxAo7eTl9HqVcupQoSrPaKcP8RLpPG9pAC-cbn5ZfovbivDwwulmI3-BApF1FqXY8PFcKMPFJtkW3DCR9RY66qAlSvO_cqYR_Mc9CzvbsMZE/s640/174796029258092691_YROS1kKp_c.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">as an<b><a href="http://hannasroom.blogspot.ca/"> outline </a></b>for color-blocked walls</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugwnJSfod625LtuZr5cZutlcZdJMZJisPWL3dvvhG9gJNU9-26Ex1DYf_YxfavhqLAw6GApvdYa4jfOJccpzl0flYEs-048m79Umg3MQngAH_Pb15H7bhhsv5SKCQ1SZCTRovFoLSglY/s1600/hannas-room-blog-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugwnJSfod625LtuZr5cZutlcZdJMZJisPWL3dvvhG9gJNU9-26Ex1DYf_YxfavhqLAw6GApvdYa4jfOJccpzl0flYEs-048m79Umg3MQngAH_Pb15H7bhhsv5SKCQ1SZCTRovFoLSglY/s640/hannas-room-blog-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">to <b><a href="http://bklynbrideonline.com/18122/wedding-inspiration/neon-wedding-inspiration-decor/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bklynbrideonline%2FSRBY+%28Brooklyn+Bride+-+Modern+Wedding+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">highlight</a></b> existing molding..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCLDZp9AzLpeDb0TKXlANUW-qp_QwluixpM4AKPDe89tsM_Wfye3BlIWC3TP4KKGWWGYk7isCdwYwFvxsZ8RW5a_y8M1X-jZe_TFfZsOeJrOl1RON3FAx245DfuHTptYsMDZS8hTzFpA/s1600/110826_BROOKLYNBRIDE_1969-600x900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCLDZp9AzLpeDb0TKXlANUW-qp_QwluixpM4AKPDe89tsM_Wfye3BlIWC3TP4KKGWWGYk7isCdwYwFvxsZ8RW5a_y8M1X-jZe_TFfZsOeJrOl1RON3FAx245DfuHTptYsMDZS8hTzFpA/s640/110826_BROOKLYNBRIDE_1969-600x900.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">my favourite is this tongue-in-cheek <b><a href="http://www.pencilshavingsstudio.com/2012/04/decorating-with-washi-tape/">faux panelling</a></b> ....</div><div style="text-align: center;">may just offer la solution parfait to the panelling/no panelling debate </div><div style="text-align: center;">going on between the hubs and I for our boudoir :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Something here you would use in your space?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

just tape it

you know I'm a die-hard painter, but be it washi, paper, masking or electrical, tape is showing up in some clever applications these days...as wall decor....pink abstractionlinear black and white stripesmetallic geometricsimplistic and wrapped onto floorsas an art installationpart of an art wall com…

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Design Boards: Elegant Club House

It's been quite a busy fall, my online client list has almost surpassed my local client list! Thank you so much to all of you ladies who have entrusted me with the design direction for your homes - it's been a wonderfully creative couple of months around here, and it shows no signs of stopping...<br /><br />I thought perhaps some of you would like to see some examples of the design boards I have been doing up. Colour consultations have been few and far between, with more and more clients requesting design consultations. This is exciting because I get to put the whole look together, rather than just a part of the puzzle.  Many of my clients this fall have had dramatically different taste, and that is what keeps me challenged and loving this job!<br /><br />Let's begin with the Elegant Club House Client. This client's home backs onto a golf course, and she would like to combine her love of the outdoors and neutrals to create a country club feel within her great room and kitchen. This home was built in the seventies, and has great soaring ceilings and a large brick fireplace  which need to be left as is. The walls, kitchen cabinetry and built-in's will be painted, and the countertops, furniture and lighting replaced. The ECH Client requested a space that was up-to-date but had a timeless appeal, with a soothing atmosphere. She liked the idea of grey, and had just purchased a white and black ottoman that she loved.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxKrs_W2dSda04bpWpv-X3LiqFagUy2M3SeIKI8683LvoIUd5EQguicX_mjwB-6e6cYIs-8scECt4ns4XzVcMK_n5jAmf-2UZCFfyfIv2G928MogYwym3CWUaXQL_cs9iH1Nx7pvKC6w/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-11-01+at+6.28.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxKrs_W2dSda04bpWpv-X3LiqFagUy2M3SeIKI8683LvoIUd5EQguicX_mjwB-6e6cYIs-8scECt4ns4XzVcMK_n5jAmf-2UZCFfyfIv2G928MogYwym3CWUaXQL_cs9iH1Nx7pvKC6w/s640/Screen+Shot+2012-11-01+at+6.28.17+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Many rooms like this were considered...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPBnXH9oVWFbUpkR3edwd2QjQpfXMKHupSnr_QB-V0Y97Cv4BYW0KM_cLcAJonmCjV1SJMtsBbAzZqY34AOE_hNnRkh3ktJkDWvrqDrq8vI5XTLczCP-Ncb8o7lHVUwoNOZvGxYEN-zg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-10-02+at+8.14.07+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjC-9t9wiN4xgu5gNzrrfZN6FNMuUOk4eKx4h9UPO1NBvI_EgiZOjrMmEL3kzyT0iNCdy1C2suxEydO7AOWp6dY4EAIKIsYdf7tDf-A0eJpm5etU62pjzG7wrU7JAwdXw-ujavz7OKRqg/s640/Screen+Shot+2012-10-02+at+8.18.11+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These were on the right track, now the space must be fully considered before deciding on a personalized colour and design plan...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The pale grey-white brick of the fireplace meant grey was already part of our scheme, which works against the warmth of the hardwood floors and the sun from south-facing windows.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So we had it:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Steel grey upholstery balanced by warm grey paint on the walls and cabinetry, warm wood floors and furnishings. Black accents add some crucial contrast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4UsMZoG9Qqo-IZnWQYvsb9L_c21SveYaMfyHPAC4XMHnY0QKG3mWeu0ZL17y_7I8D65zsbTYaaE0Y7V7fFylqJUu3R2fnS1Hpth_kAE94SXuQl20A5iYWL8azUg-fb3tl4wECHOiByQ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-11-01+at+6.24.58+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4UsMZoG9Qqo-IZnWQYvsb9L_c21SveYaMfyHPAC4XMHnY0QKG3mWeu0ZL17y_7I8D65zsbTYaaE0Y7V7fFylqJUu3R2fnS1Hpth_kAE94SXuQl20A5iYWL8azUg-fb3tl4wECHOiByQ/s400/Screen+Shot+2012-11-01+at+6.24.58+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />A television will be placed opposite the window of the great room, and so placement of the sofa under the window works well. A matching armchairs provides a cosy corner by the fire for relaxing and conversation, while two smaller armchairs provide additional seating and define the living area without blocking off the view to the fireplace.<br /><br />The dining table is placed across the room, so that the dining views are the fireplace and into the kitchen beyond. Four chairs will serve for everyday meals, and two additional chairs for guests are tucked in alongside a small cabinet. This sideboard provides a place for display or to set up a bar/buffet for larger parties. It also grounds the dining table, making it part of a distinct area rather than just a table floating in the room.<br /><br />In all pieces, clean lines are tempered by graceful curves and pattern is used sparingly to keep a restful atmosphere. The board below does not show many accessories, but the china that will be displayed inside my clients built-in's will offer plenty of eye candy on our focal wall.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNjoa3B1BHbor219ZezBxI5C6XKiJUcG-tVIWOQeN9Bbc8oop1eDX5yKVzYn4Bt6GW0FuSUlQnWti3siPnEsBSVgS5OkfPGBMU58Lg7pWSz-3w-tWVQKXdy1_D837ufxoqCQBh2ONboWA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-10-08+at+6.34.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNjoa3B1BHbor219ZezBxI5C6XKiJUcG-tVIWOQeN9Bbc8oop1eDX5yKVzYn4Bt6GW0FuSUlQnWti3siPnEsBSVgS5OkfPGBMU58Lg7pWSz-3w-tWVQKXdy1_D837ufxoqCQBh2ONboWA/s640/Screen+Shot+2012-10-08+at+6.34.54+PM.png" width="512" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJxIKdIdT03nI3WYI5ONDMkr5gRJpxP5BcU8xecFgiAHuq4MWx-cOWzh7BUVQ8WrNyRZUYW4vnL4opJuuwh4mTX4xqpocz5z3KAU8SlKBxN-48MpTKVA0KDbSHKkinMfxFepAGRp1LP8c/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-10-09+at+7.43.31+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJxIKdIdT03nI3WYI5ONDMkr5gRJpxP5BcU8xecFgiAHuq4MWx-cOWzh7BUVQ8WrNyRZUYW4vnL4opJuuwh4mTX4xqpocz5z3KAU8SlKBxN-48MpTKVA0KDbSHKkinMfxFepAGRp1LP8c/s640/Screen+Shot+2012-10-09+at+7.43.31+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The ECH fireplace is a bit of a conundrum (don't you just love that word?!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's asymmetrical placement in the fireplace facade had my Client baffled by how to decorate this area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once the built-in's a painted out in the pale grey we've chosen, this will be even more obvious. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The client is considering adding a mantle, which isn't really necessary, and may even take away from the simplicity that makes this fireplace wall work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I suggested two solutions:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One, place a pair of baskets like these beside the opening, stacked with logs, for balance,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> and centre some art above.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Adding art above a fireplace where it may be subject to heat requires some care - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">metal sculture is ideal here, and the organic forms of these pieces work well in this space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQrNplDJ3SXrlO5wznS_sTnTgfS61qWXIxCy_rybOJvV91IkHAp3M3Ot-UtEW_R5ULjpPwJpxu07wgn4E3BzvT7asJWbTB3PH3oxVzGsKu6xsfTXYsDCodcXK2qKgilN2CoRQOuqE8WGM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-10-18+at+10.39.56+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQrNplDJ3SXrlO5wznS_sTnTgfS61qWXIxCy_rybOJvV91IkHAp3M3Ot-UtEW_R5ULjpPwJpxu07wgn4E3BzvT7asJWbTB3PH3oxVzGsKu6xsfTXYsDCodcXK2qKgilN2CoRQOuqE8WGM/s640/Screen+Shot+2012-10-18+at+10.39.56+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />The second option is simpler, and my favourite. Gather some tall branches into a glass vessel like the one shown below, and place them beside the hearth. This look doesn't require any additional accessories. I think this is a softer approach, and looks less "decorated". My client has decided to try this out before making any other decisions.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFlMzLTBdiRWxZtJHMX1ghCCik2Huivlq8Jy-OTdguSUKF5K0G1CzIqLGb4jJB_w32fUz8pgxgRp4sbQbscO9XYSZ3h33uhNPIZ2oOFp4Gm-HDZ0oFOA8fjM7QLVgPr9XxbX0BYbEO42c/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-10-18+at+10.41.41+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFlMzLTBdiRWxZtJHMX1ghCCik2Huivlq8Jy-OTdguSUKF5K0G1CzIqLGb4jJB_w32fUz8pgxgRp4sbQbscO9XYSZ3h33uhNPIZ2oOFp4Gm-HDZ0oFOA8fjM7QLVgPr9XxbX0BYbEO42c/s640/Screen+Shot+2012-10-18+at+10.41.41+PM.png" width="434" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the walls we've chosen Classic Gray, Benjamin Moore 1548, in the Ulti-Matte finish, which will minimize the textured walls.  Nimbus, Benjamin Moore 1465,  will be GORGEOUS on the cabinetry in the kitchen and built-ins. Happy to say the client has tried these out and loves them :) In the kitchen , I've suggested a dark countertop, perhaps soapstone or honed marble, to draw the eye around the room and create the illusion of space. My client has said this may be a challenge for her - she usually goes for "safe" neutrals, but likes the idea more each day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And that, dear lovelies, is the Elegant Club House I've been working on in a nutshell.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Would you like to hear about the Rock & Roll Baroque Home? How about a working to create Feng Shui Harmony in a builder home?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll post about those soon, promise - 'til then - a big MWAH, miss you all - x</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Design Boards: Elegant Club House

It's been quite a busy fall, my online client list has almost surpassed my local client list! Thank you so much to all of you ladies who have entrusted me with the design direction for your homes - it's been a wonderfully creative couple of months around here, and it shows no signs of stopping...I t…

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