Questo bell'appartamento della fine degli anni 70' era già stato restaurato negli ultimi anni, abbattendo il muro della cucina, creando un piacevole living. Il pavimento in ceramica dalle particolarissime mattonelle dal disegno a quadri scozzesi rimaneva un'incognita: come integrarlo in maniera contemporanea? Ho scelto di renderlo protagonista affiancandogli una carta da parati dai motivi giapponesi. Il passato e il presente si sono uniti con rimandi espliciti a un gusto anni 70' che amava i soggetti orientali.

A challenging room to decorate; this long narrow lounge had been foreshortened by a dark sofa part way along, which wasted space at one end. The brief was to make the room feel brighter, more welcoming, inclusive and open so as to enjoy the view into the garden. The owners also wished to retain their curtains and have a slight wow input. ​ To brighten the room Farrow and Ball Slipper Satin was applied to the walls and ceiling, the coving and rose work was picked out in white and a lighter 4 seater sofa plus reclining chair was sourced from Sofology. It was decided to upgrade a green leather stressless chair by having it professionally stained a burnt orange by the Furniture clinic and this upcycling was a huge success. ​ A bespoke chandelier was designed with the client then commissioned from Cotterell and Rocke and gold wall lights cast gentle shadows over surfaces. The wow element was incorporated via new coving with hidden coloured lighting which would shine across the ceiling. A very soft orange offsets the furniture, but this can be changed by remote control to any colour of the rainbow according to mood. ​ Some small inherited pieces of furniture were upgraded with Annie Sloane paint and the furniture placed so as to create a peaceful reading area facing the garden, where the stressless chair could be turned to join the main body of the room if necessary. A glass coffee table was used to make the room feel more open and soft burnt orange accent tones were picked up from the curtains to add depth and interest.

サンフランシスコにあるサンタフェスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、オレンジの床) の写真

Dining is more important to these homeowners than the need for a full living room. This sitting room nook provides a comfy chat or reading space away from the activity of the kitchen. Couch, chair and rug: Ethan Allen Eames Chair: AllModern

ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、カーペット敷き、壁掛け型テレビ、オレンジの床、表し梁) の写真

マイアミにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな応接間 (青い壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、埋込式メディアウォール、オレンジの床) の写真

Light and refreshing living room interior project. Linen, metal and soft warm tones.
オークランドにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、カーペット敷き、テレビなし、オレンジの床、三角天井、板張り天井) の写真

Family room blinds with wooden oak beams and L shaped sofa. Patterned ottoman
グロスタシャーにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (カーペット敷き、石材の暖炉まわり、オレンジの床) の写真

Janice loved this sophisticated modern feel. Photo by Kevin Twitty
ポートランドにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビングロフト (グレーの壁、竹フローリング、標準型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、オレンジの床) の写真

Living Room after remodel and staging
タンパにあるお手頃価格の小さなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、壁掛け型テレビ、オレンジの床) の写真

アルバカーキにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、オレンジの床、表し梁) の写真

photo by Mizuho Machida
東京23区にある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、竹フローリング、暖炉なし、据え置き型テレビ、オレンジの床) の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (オレンジの壁、セラミックタイルの床、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、据え置き型テレビ、オレンジの床) の写真

ニューヨークにある高級な中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな応接間 (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、オレンジの床) の写真

A challenging room to decorate; this long narrow lounge had been foreshortened by a dark sofa part way along, which wasted space at one end. The brief was to make the room feel brighter, more welcoming, inclusive and open so as to enjoy the view into the garden. The owners also wished to retain their curtains and have a slight wow input. ​ To brighten the room Farrow and Ball Slipper Satin was applied to the walls and ceiling, the coving and rose work was picked out in white and a lighter 4 seater sofa plus reclining chair was sourced from Sofology. It was decided to upgrade a green leather stressless chair by having it professionally stained a burnt orange by the Furniture clinic and this upcycling was a huge success. ​ A bespoke chandelier was designed with the client then commissioned from Cotterell and Rocke and gold wall lights cast gentle shadows over surfaces. The wow element was incorporated via new coving with hidden coloured lighting which would shine across the ceiling. A very soft orange offsets the furniture, but this can be changed by remote control to any colour of the rainbow according to mood. ​ Some small inherited pieces of furniture were upgraded with Annie Sloane paint and the furniture placed so as to create a peaceful reading area facing the garden, where the stressless chair could be turned to join the main body of the room if necessary. A glass coffee table was used to make the room feel more open and soft burnt orange accent tones were picked up from the curtains to add depth and interest.

Light and refreshing living room interior project. Linen, metal and soft warm tones.
オークランドにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、カーペット敷き、薪ストーブ、タイルの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、オレンジの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

アルバカーキにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、オレンジの床、表し梁) の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (オレンジの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、オレンジの床) の写真

This historical building in Downtown Portland was renovated into a modern loft with great character. The exposed brick and double hung windows take you back to the natural beauty of the space.