"Julian Price Showhouse Project Reveal"

What a year 2018 has already proven to be.  I'm so excited to reveal our Julian Price Showhouse (sponsored by Southern Home and Preservaton Greensboro) project to you today.  

It has been one of the most exciting and rewarding projects of my brief career in design.  You can read all about how I got involved on my previous blog, An Amazing Opportunity.

We were tasked with tackling the master dressing room and closet so let's start with the initial plan.  It all began here.

Artist Credit: Juliet Furst

We knew we wanted to go dark to create a moody and masculine feel in the light-filled dressing room that was previously a sunroom off the original master bedroom.  California Closets already had an existing storage plan for both the closet and dressing areas when I signed on.  I just needed to select a countertop for the cashmere finished island and make the room beautiful.  A rich Brentwood Textiles plaid became the jumping off point for the entire design.  It was the perfect mix of buttoned-up fomality and a bit of fun.  With the vibe, color scheme and inspiration selected, we layered other cooridnating textiles from there.  

Artist Credit: Jane Gianarelli 

With some additonal planning the vision became a little clearer and we got to work pulling it all together.  It's actually sort of amazing to remember how the space looked when I first saw it back in January.

Even then I could see the potential.  Here's a look at the finished space.  

Photo Credit: Smith Hardy Photography

 Sources:  Benches (Sylvester Alexander Furniture, Fabric: STI),  Pillows (Fabric: Jonathan Adler and Cowtan and Tout, Fabrication: Jackie Rae Studios) 

Photo Credit: Smith Hardy Photography

 Sources:  Paint (Sherwin Williams - Granite Peak), Rug (Couture Knots -Charlotte),  Storage (California Closets), Lighting (Currey and Company), Roman Shades (Fabric- Brentwood Textiles, Fabrication- Chancery Designs -Charlotte)  Countertop (Carolina Custom Surfaces)

Photo Credit: Smith Hardy Photography

Sources:  Art (Hello Allison), Candelabra (Dunes and Duchess) 

Photo Credit: Smith Hardy Photography

Sources: Clothing (Lillian Tony- Greensboro), Mirror (Bernhardt Furniture)

Art (Framed-Hello Allison Art, Canvas Mia Malcolm Studio)

Next on the agenda was the open space opposite the master bathroom which had been designated as the closet.    

We began with a blank slate and started by upholstering the back wall of the space with a popular blue/gray performance fabric by Revolution.  

As always, Baity's Custom Upholstery did a beautiful job.  The quatrefoil design was inspired by the same detail on the facade on the back side of the home and I love the new use we found for Revolution Performance Fabric.  It looks as beautiful on the walls as it does on furniture.  

We pulled the rich blue wall color from the dressing area to the ceiling in this area and continued the color scheme and classic (with a touch of modern) vibe in this adjacent space.  With the closet system in, the stage was set for the finishing touches, which in this case meant Lillian Tony's amazing clothing and footwear.  

Photo Credit: Smith Hardy Photography

 Sources:  Closet System (California Closets), Upholstered Wall (Fabric- Revolution Performance Fabric, Fabrication- Baity's Custom Upholstery), Roman Shade (Fabric- Brentwood Fabrics, Fabrication - Chancery Design), Rug (Couture Knots - Charlotte), Bench (Sylvester Alexander), Side Table (Bernhardt Furniture)

Photo Credit: Smith Hardy Photography

Sources:  Art (Mia Malcolm Studios), Lighting (Currey and Company)

As a self-professed girly-girl, I had to dig deep on this one. What a fun space this was to design!  I had a blast bringing it all together and I'm so happy to report that the homeowner's Michael and Eric LOVE it! 

I'm so very grateful to Southern Home and Preservation Greensboro for this opportunity.  I've made a host of new (talented) design friends and connections that I know will last a lifetime.  

Here's a little walk through my partner's from Revolution Peformance Fabrics put together.  Enjoy!

There's still a little time left to check out the home.  Head over to www.julianpricehouse.com for more info!

Charlotte Homearama 2015: Part I

 

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend Charlotte Homearama, a beautiful display of the latest in design styles and architecture.  Almost every year, the Charlotte Home Builder's Association hosts this awesome event and strangely enough, I've been attending since 1999.  You may remember my post on last year's event.  You can read it HERE.

 

This year provided tons of eye candy and it's impossible to share it all in one post, so I thought I'd begin with my design friend Traci Zeller's magnificent project built by Arcadia Homes.   

 



 

Traci is known for her well-appointed graceful and luxurious designs and this home was no exception.  From the moment we arrived and stepped inside of the front door, we were wowed. 

 

 

The artwork and the lighting were, hands down, my favorite parts. Interestingly enough, those are two items that can easily be overlooked by homeowners.  Traci's show house proves that you may want to give those two key elements a second thought. 

 

The home featured the work of two amazing artists, Lesli DeVito and Anne Neilson Fine Art.  The centerpiece of the living room was this stunning horse painting by Lesli called Lancelot.  The perfect piece considering the property is part of the Cheval equestrian community.

How genius are these two islands?

 And these light fixtures were just downright perfection.

 

 

Can we talk about a few of the wallpaper selections?  This powder bath included such a fresh and fun choice by Laura Ashley. 

 

 

Not to mention, this Thibaut dog wallpaper in the dog wash area was the cutest thing EVER!

 

This soft and serene bedroom was so simple and divine.  This is a prime example of how less can be so much more. 

 

Traci is the mom of young twin boys so her kid's spaces always ROCK!  I loved the workspace created in the hallway adjacent the bedroom.  I also loved this cute x-bench at the foot of the twin beds.  Such a simple yet function addition. 

 

The home included great spaces to lounge and hang out.  My kinda house!

 

This bedroom was my absolute favorite.  The print drapery is balanced perfectly by the classic upholstered headboard and simple bedding. 

 

 

I told you the art was amazing.   

 

The moody office was a showstopper. A bit unexpected in such a light and airy home, but it was styled to perfection. 

Of course, what's a luxury home without a fabulous outdoor space?  I would spend so much time on this patio.  The owners are VERY lucky people.

Like I said, lots of eye candy.  It was made even more fun by the fact that I was in the great company of my local design friends.  We had a blast! 

 

(That's Traci in the white pants)

 

 

 You can check out more of Traci's designs on her website and blog.