Outlining walls in contrasting color….

<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So just saw this wall treatment pop up again in this <a href="http://www.revistaad.es/decoracion/casas-ad/galerias/apartamento-bohemio-en-nueva-york/7141/image/582861" target="_blank">spectacular space</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and would like to hear what everyone is thinking about it….</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovvQMa3d3FWPylZ_dVDifgrHzWfsjaJnfkVxDSKhCKxaBTFUsgxsXRepw8eyM-fA2gwiglk08dNHyDRwN8JQIW1uhMtl9uiU-gDtuwfurUjJLKPjLCNW_MiU8R8QMY9rMtG5dRX4UW6A/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+8.56.17+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiovvQMa3d3FWPylZ_dVDifgrHzWfsjaJnfkVxDSKhCKxaBTFUsgxsXRepw8eyM-fA2gwiglk08dNHyDRwN8JQIW1uhMtl9uiU-gDtuwfurUjJLKPjLCNW_MiU8R8QMY9rMtG5dRX4UW6A/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+8.56.17+AM.png" /></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: center;">Outlining the planes of the wall gives a very different feel to this pale slate, doesn't it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Without that sharp black contrast these walls would feel airy,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but with the the detail it becomes almost jewelbox-like (for today let's pretend that's a word!!)…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as if to frame the space within those lines, and each section is it's own composition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">another angle…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH2Vnn9cv0Og-7850l3SkmdS70x-C0u6YcpSuTtAMccf2sinGYv51KUNPXm_2TrW_cQ42i4JYCJ9kb-i4zVGMWaQAYvrDqCY3d8pnBdSBWskZbw9-y9hstFw-Gcrkr5K6P_BzeWbn8Tg8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+9.01.49+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH2Vnn9cv0Og-7850l3SkmdS70x-C0u6YcpSuTtAMccf2sinGYv51KUNPXm_2TrW_cQ42i4JYCJ9kb-i4zVGMWaQAYvrDqCY3d8pnBdSBWskZbw9-y9hstFw-Gcrkr5K6P_BzeWbn8Tg8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+9.01.49+AM.png" /></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: center;">Yes, it's a bedroom, surprised me too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By contrast, look a the living space:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> same aesthetic, similar palette (albeit paler, greyer walls).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> No outline of architectural planes - perhaps because of the decorative molding here?</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/AVvXsEiPTC6L2EylpaEqPh3rP5IkUbJ3bF-2SyUhLFp4RevbjPAxmPH0dEcrXDfe_TNioujMij3pSXfZMvW_JozrjWsESVuTBDcpcoejWnjcyOFr_Ze4wZGlZhdAOy_5d-f0XFsjpE5jTVMb9bg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+9.02.34+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTC6L2EylpaEqPh3rP5IkUbJ3bF-2SyUhLFp4RevbjPAxmPH0dEcrXDfe_TNioujMij3pSXfZMvW_JozrjWsESVuTBDcpcoejWnjcyOFr_Ze4wZGlZhdAOy_5d-f0XFsjpE5jTVMb9bg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+9.02.34+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2q7mV1qRTpyDzChSIzYoatEKnXyZDBCli4ISNOKvivvKovhxCahlZJtZkx3GwkwwfJHm_cUQKIyZKNLc4lNXwaz-8MYtUTxUaRNrOnXbwANc5JyAfIt9ZQKYMXSss7BIP1tj7XOGI90/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+9.02.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2q7mV1qRTpyDzChSIzYoatEKnXyZDBCli4ISNOKvivvKovhxCahlZJtZkx3GwkwwfJHm_cUQKIyZKNLc4lNXwaz-8MYtUTxUaRNrOnXbwANc5JyAfIt9ZQKYMXSss7BIP1tj7XOGI90/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-02+at+9.02.45+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Definitely a different feel, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;">The walls fall into the background, and the grouping must be stronger to appear cohesive.</div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think? Something you would try?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Would it aid in unifying a disparate grouping of "objets" and art?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And just a side note here - not sure I could live with this many layers, but it is a very personalized, interesting space. I mean, a peacock? That's ballsy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">x am</div>

Outlining walls in contrasting color….

So just saw this wall treatment pop up again in this spectacular space and would like to hear what everyone is thinking about it…. Outlining...

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console craving

<br />Found <b><a href="https://pinterest.com/pin/47006389830938444/">this</a></b> yesterday via the <a href="http://marcusdesigninc.blogspot.ca/">Marcus Design blog</a>. I don't usually re-blog, but this console and the vignette is one of the best things I've seen in a while.<br /><br /><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/AVvXsEiZSqq2kHd5QYB83TfkQ9gdrNWdEFzzTpmCQKYdhd04mswfifVKvwBmdsN_-xoVMIzn8Q0rVgHuFXwqycSFHUvCnKFAZdiZysk_L-FoX3fafIOtPCRvjVPgRWnErPSK7KigrFLqjvO0mvI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-05-11+at+8.54.42+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSqq2kHd5QYB83TfkQ9gdrNWdEFzzTpmCQKYdhd04mswfifVKvwBmdsN_-xoVMIzn8Q0rVgHuFXwqycSFHUvCnKFAZdiZysk_L-FoX3fafIOtPCRvjVPgRWnErPSK7KigrFLqjvO0mvI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-05-11+at+8.54.42+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Those lions are outdoor statues! The owner literally placed a sheet of plexiglass on top and voila - one of a kind gorgeousness. I love that their rustic patina was left alone, it allows them to blend into the walls enough that they are subtle, and I like pieces that make me look twice. Placing two large gold vases filled with branches directly on top of each lion keeps the eye moving up vertically. The urn, stool and art add up to perfect symmetry, while the small dish on the right keeps the grouping from being too static. This ticks every box for me - unique, interesting, perfectly scaled and upcycled decor. I usually try to do my own thing, but this is one look I may have to steal :)  You?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

console craving

Found this yesterday via the Marcus Design blog . I don't usually re-blog, but this console and the vignette is one of the best things ...

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