The Ladue News Show House for 2012 was a tremendous success. There were beautifully designed spaces in a wonderful mid century home. This year I chose the breakfast room as the space I wanted to transform. When I first saw the room it was a fairly nondescript space, but it had good natural light and…
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Round Dining Tables
I am a fan of a round dining table. I like the look of it and I like sitting at it. Conversation is easier, you can see everyone around the table, it just works. Not every dining room can handle a round table. Size and shape matter. If the room is long and narrow a…
Powder Room Update
I’ve been working with a client to help update her beautiful home. She has wonderful furnishings and art but the rooms needed to be finished, pulled together. One of the rooms I worked on was the powder room off the foyer. It is a room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. It also…
A Color Palette Of Rich Navy, Silver Grey and Deep Coral
I have been working on a design project for a client who is building a wonderful new home. The kitchen and baths have been designed. Cabinets, counters, tile, flooring, lighting, plumbing fixtures and appliances have all been selected. Now for the fabrics. I have put together a group with a mix of colors and varied…
Fall Forecast 2012
Pantone has announced its Fall Fashion Color Forecast. It is a beautiful selection of rich colors. Although these are Fall Fashion colors I am seeing these shades and hues used in interiors as well. This bedroom uses the grey of Titanium, the brown of French Roast and the orange of Tangerine Tango. The subtle lavender…
That Time Of Year
The Ladue News is sponsoring their second annual show house. This year the house is a modern design, by the architect William Bernoudy, built in 1962. I have been selected to design the breakfast room. My color palette includes, grey, aqua, turquoise, cerise, white, orange and honey dew green. The table has a stainless steel…
Muriel and Waiting…
My friend, Muriel Eulich, is a wonderful water colorist. Muriel is about to have an art opening showcasing her most amazing work ever. Muriel’s art will be accompanied by the writing of author Mary Ellen Havard. From Muriel,” I have been charged with telling the stories of women who are or have battled breast cancer.”…
Plates, Plates, Plates
Arranging and hanging plates on a wall is another way to add color, texture and pattern to a space. Traditionally this was done in a dining room or a breakfast area. Now they can be found in every sort of room and bring a distinct element whatever the design style. What I particularly like about…
Guest Bedrooms
A guest bedroom is important. It speaks volumes about the home owner.Does it welcome your guests? Are you thoughtful ? Considerate? Do you care if your guests are comfortable? Of course you do. So once you have the appropriate elements, bedding, lighting, storage, you are ready to design and style your guest bedroom. The one…
A New Home Part Two
This is the second post showing a client’s recently built new home. I start here with the open space combining the kitchen and great room. The kitchen is a great mix of subtle grey tones. The mercury glass pendant lights add light and reflection. Before the house was even built my client showed me a photo of…
