Lucy and Company: Install of the Day !

Morning all !

It's been a while since I posted anything... only one reason, the installation world is a mess. Recently received this from one of our favorite vendors and it might help you all see what we are dealing with !

"I want to share an update on the challenges our industry continues to face. The rapid spreading Delta Variant is causing significant problems with supply chains and production both domestically and globally. Most factories in Vietnam are shut down due to stay-at-home mandates. Similar conditions exist in the Philippines. Factories in Indonesia and India are struggling due to staff shortages. Industry experts are expecting "rolling factory closures" in Asia throughout the fall. Port operations and container availability continues to be changed due to Covid related issues. In addition, Hurricane Ida has disrupted the Louisiana petrochemical industry, which is critical in the manufacturing of foam, synthetic fabrics and plastics, all needed in the production of furniture. "

If I see another "pushed.... reselect?" email I might just lose my mind. Anyone tried to order a new appliance? My new fridge is coming in April - yes April such a drag. I know I spend countless hours looking for pieces that are "in stock" without sacrificing the look. Patience is running thin across the board, something we have never had to deal with before.

But, it is what it is, we can't do anything about it and I beg you all to have patience. There is nothing worse that settling for a piece that isn't right just for the sake of getting it. I know we are doing our best to deal with constant changes in delivery dates as well a local vendors working around their own challenges, supply chains as well as lack of help which seems to be the biggest issue.

But this project !!!! Luckily it started pre-"getting really bad." We started early at the time the client broke ground and started the build. Tip - start early, the minute the plans are finalized. I have several new clients that have done just that and excited we will have all their goods by the time they get their Certificate of Occupancy !!!!!!!!!

Take a look at this new build off Providence here in Charlotte. Love this view of their dining room. These colors actually started the whole design. Neutrals with a pop of navy...

Comfortable dining chairs, a sticking rug (Stark) and a big splashy chandelier ! This is a dining room I could lounge in for a while.

Great details on the sideboard and the perfect little trim on the windows.

Love to be involved in the art selection... my client loved the work of Duy Huynk. I went straight to Lark & Key as I knew they had his pieces... found the perfect one !

The goal was to seamlessly bring the dining area into the kitchen in this open floor plan. We brought the stain color onto the cabinets and incorporated one of my favorite bar stools. A little more brass in the pendants but in a bulkier shape as not to compete with the nearly chandelier.

When asking my client what was her favorite thing, she didn't hesitate on this backplash tile... Agree it's killer. Thanks Palmeto Tile.

Also right in the kitchen to the side we incoporated a dry bar but made sure we had the style being completely different than the other cabinets.

As well as the cabinet, we added a custom metal shelf wtih wallpaper back. Thanks to 2Dash1.

With this simple open floor plan it was important to have all the colors jive from the living room into the kitchen and dining area being one big space all visible from the front door. The goal was a calm soft look with a pop of navy !