I wanted to share with you a few images of my most recent project. I finished it last week and had it professionally photographed by Robert Levin for my up-coming website. My sweet client and myself are very pleased with the result. Ms. Whiton moved into this small pre-war rental apartment a few months ago and she wanted to make it feel hers as much as possible. Similar to many other pre-war apartments this one was lacking light so we decided to keep it as open, airy and clean as possible. This also served well for the extensive art collection to shine on its own. When I came to this apartment a few months ago there was only an old sofa and plenty of art resting on the walls. The sofa has been under Ms. Whiton’s possession for quit a while now but it was in need of a complete re-do. I chose a neutral tone of damask fabric and added a few pillows in different textures to add some character. The curtains were done in gorgeous stripes that bring out the colors in the pillows and in the sofa. The two chairs are from ABC Carpet in New York. To make the light in the room multiply I painted the mahogany fireplace in white and added a layer of mirror around the inside. The dining room opens up from the living room but we wanted to make it look separate so we wallpapered the walls in Acapulco Sand. I had an inlay console custom made in a long but narrow shape in order for the space to be functional but not crowded. The magnificent sconces are from Lerebours Antiques. Once I saw them I knew they would be perfect for the sophisticated tropical ambiance we wanted for the dining room. Hence the beautiful Louis XVI-style caned chairs. The cowhide rugs used in both rooms are also from ABC Carpet. (you can click on the pictures to see them better)
Greet
Congratulations! Beautiful work!
I so love the chairs around the table!
Greet
Patricia Torres
oh wow!! well done!! its brilliant.. super impressive.. Love lots of elements of it.. specially the coloured walls.. and the contrasting furniture.. well done again!
London Calling
Beautiful home. Great job!
Laura
What a great job. It looks fantastic. Congratulations.
Chichi and Luxe
nicely done! it looks fantastic. it's always so rewarding to see a project come to fruition 🙂
x
Angela Furlong
Julia, this apartment is gorgeous. What I particularly love is that it is so obviously someone's home, to be lived in and filled with more than just beautiful furniture.
Ang x
PS – thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂
Boxwood Terrace
Such a beautiful space you've designed! I would not have known the apartment was lacking light. It looks wonderful.
Down Pillow
The space looks beautiful – great job 🙂
Anonymous
It looks gorgeous. It looks very professional. Great job.
julieatbellevivir
You guys are too sweet. Thank you all for your beautiful comment.
Sarah
I love what you did with this room. It's gorgeous.
Full House
That is beautiful. It needs to be in a magazine.
Splendid Willow
Julia, lovely! Well done! Your client must be more than thrilled! Can't wait to see what yo are up to next! OX, Mon.
So Haute
Julie, I LOVE it! You've done a beautiful job with this space! Very sophisticated and polished. Congratulations! I can't wait to see the new website! xx
Nicole
julieatbellevivir
Thank you full house. Isn't that every designer's dream? hehe
julieatbellevivir
Nicole,
Thanks so much for your beautiful comment. I was looking for that same result in this house.
Cote de Texas
gorgeous – just gorgeous – you are amazing!!!
Fabulous Finds Gal
Oh my, it is soothing yet elegant. It is a feast for the eyes. Absolutley brilliant work. I am seriously loving those sconces! Great find. Great way to display her artwork as well without being "closed in". I can see why your client is thrilled. Bravo!
xo,
Chrisitna
PS. I have a blog award over at my place for you from a few days ago. Cheers!