Here are pictures from a living room project I've been working on over the last year or so in Crestline. For those of you outside of Alabama, Crestline is one of the four villages or areas in the city of Mountain Brook. It's a lovely area with lots of gorgeous homes ranging from large tudors to small cozy bungalows all within walking distance to lots of fabulous shops and restaurants.
My clients live in a cozy bungalow that has tons of character. They are young and hip and not afraid of color. In this case, we embraced the fabulous Heriz rug they already owned. We played up the putty brown tones in the rug and used them on the window treatments (which my client made) and upholstered pieces. We then pulled out the grays and teals of the rug by way of artwork and accent pillows. That's the wonderful thing about a Heriz - you can always find a color in them you love.
My clients live in a cozy bungalow that has tons of character. They are young and hip and not afraid of color. In this case, we embraced the fabulous Heriz rug they already owned. We played up the putty brown tones in the rug and used them on the window treatments (which my client made) and upholstered pieces. We then pulled out the grays and teals of the rug by way of artwork and accent pillows. That's the wonderful thing about a Heriz - you can always find a color in them you love.
photo by Alison Gault
We also mixed traditional and modern elements in the space. This allows the interiors to blend and "fit" with the style of the house (which is rather traditional) while still reflecting the more modern personalities of the couple who call this space home.
photo by Alison Gault
My clients love to entertain, and they use every single room in their home. They also have two small children. So, the goal with this project was to give them affordable high style (by using lots of items they already owned) while keeping it comfortable and kid friendly.
photo by Alison Gault
Here is just one small example of all those elements. This accessory is made of brass which is totally current and modern. It was also not expensive (under $35). It looks very fragile - but truthfully, you can throw it across the room, and it still looks great. So all the elements exist - affordable, high style, kid friendly.
photo by Alison Gault
When planning this design, the goal was to make every piece in the space count. The buffet acts as storage while giving us a fabulous secondary focal point. It also brings in a rich wood which every space needs. The coffee table while beautiful is still large and sturdy enough to act as an ottoman where you can actually kick your feet up. Lastly, the ottoman in front of the bergere' chair acts as additional seating during a gathering. Make every piece count.
photo by Alison Gault
This mirror is very old and has been in my client's family for years. By layering some modern pieces on top of it, we have created a current look.
photo by Alison Gault
Believe me - You really can have affordable high style that is also comfortable and accessible. It just takes some thoughtful planning. M.
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