It was a pleasure to help this single dad transform a previous French Country motif into a Handsome Space with Masculine Vibe. The homeowner loves the blues you find in the Caribbean so we used those as accent colors throughout the rooms. Entry We painted the walls Sherwin Williams’ Latte (SW6108) to add warmth. We accessorized the homeowner’s beautiful burl wood cabinet with vibrant artwork and whimsical Chinese horses. I always recommend task lighting in a Foyer, if possible, and the rectangular lamp shade is the perfect shape to fit on the small end of the cabinet. Powder Room I adore the Candace Olson wallpaper we used in the Powder Room. The blocks look like sections of wood. It works great with the existing granite. Other examples of wallpaper here and here. Great Room We touched every surface in this Great Room from painting the walls Nomadic Desert (SW6107) to painting the ceiling Double Latte (SW9108) to make the room feel cozier to replacing the carpet with this transitional style with striated pattern to painting the white built-ins. Furniture placement was a real challenge because the grand piano needed to stay without blocking the traffic flow through the space. The homeowner also wanted us to incorporate his chess table and chairs. We centered a small seating area in front of the fireplace utilizing two oversized club chairs and an upholstered ottoman with a wood tray that slides. The wood bases on the chairs helps their size not overpower the room. The velvet ottoman fabric with navy, azure, and teal blues is a showstopper. We used the homeowner’s wonderful collection of unique puzzle boxes to accessorize the built-ins. We just added some pops of blues, greens and silver. The homeowner loves sculptural objects so the nickel twig wall decor was the perfect focal point above the mantle. We opted not to add anything to the mantle so it would not distract from the art piece. We added decorative drapery panels installed on short rods between each set of doors. The homeowner was open to this abstract floral pattern in greens and blues! We reupholstered the cushions for the chess table chairs in a fun geometric fabric that coordinates with the panel fabric. The homeowner does not use this set of doors to access the deck so we were able to position the table directly in front of them. Kelly Sisler of Kelly Faux Creations worked her magic on the built-ins. We used Sherwin Williams’ Mega Greige (SW7031) as the base and then applied a heavy bronze glaze. It completely transformed the Great Room. Other examples of painting built-ins here and here. We hoped you enjoyed this Handsome Space with Masculine Vibe. It was quite a transformation!

A completely remodeled and updated living room/ media room. Includes a new linear fireplace, ultra hi-def TV, LED highlights, tile fireplace surround, and new in-ceiling 5.2 speaker system.

Bespoke Piano Salon renovation to include Shaker Wall Paneling, Built-in Cabinetry, French Doors with Transom, and Fireplace Mantel Extension. Photo: MCA

re design makeover to create a more homely live in but designer space for the family by Anne Sowerby
グラスゴー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独立型リビング (ミュージックルーム、グレーの壁、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) の写真

ミネアポリスにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ミュージックルーム、グレーの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

Carta da parati floccato di designers guild Divano in cuoio Boiserie su disegno verniciata a mano in nero
ミラノにある中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (ミュージックルーム、黒い壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、内蔵型テレビ、黒い床) の写真

アトランタにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ミュージックルーム、ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

サリーにあるラグジュアリーな広い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 (ミュージックルーム、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、格子天井) の写真

カルガリーにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (黄色い壁、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床、ミュージックルーム、カーペット敷き、テレビなし) の写真

Recessed gear rack in open position. Lower grill is an intake fan and upper grill is an exhaust fan. They turn on when internal gear rack temp reaches 80 degrees to keep the gear cool and functioning properly.

Detail of tile niche and granite mantle, with lower corner of new ultra hi-def TV on the right. Simulated wood-grain tile is from Italy and is 8" high x 48" long. Vertical metal edging hides the tile edges. Granite mantle helps to deflect heat from the fireplace away from the TV. Granite is "Absolute Black", 2cm thickness. Tile installation is by Matt Grennan Designs.

Recessed audio/ video gear rack with smoked glass door to match the TV glass and hide the gear. Note the left, center, and right ceiling-mounted speakers, made by Definitive Technology.

Detail of cherry gear rack and exhaust fan grill. Lower grill is an intake fan and upper grill is an exhaust fan. They turn on when internal gear rack temp reaches 80 degrees to keep the gear cool and functioning properly.

Carta da parati floccato di designers guild Divano in cuoio Boiserie su disegno verniciata a mano in nero
ミラノにある中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (ミュージックルーム、黒い壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、内蔵型テレビ、黒い床) の写真