Install of the Day - Working Around A Wonderful Wallpaper!

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So while working on splitting these sisters up, one had to stay in the original space she shared.  In an effort to freshen up her space, we ended up changing out most of it.  We couldn't help ourselves.  I think they were both over the pink and wanted a new look.  Both wanted blues tones, and this paper was her no. 1 choice.  Working around that I pulled in the brass, white and yellow primarily and replaced the twin beds with a queen. We also added a new dresser and side tables.  The rug had seen better days so we replaced that as well.  I have always loved this paper.  Work on a design board to give her a real vision of the space . . .

With the bed centered on the biggest wall, we added a long pole with full curtains as a bit of a back drop.  These did stay from the original design I did years ago.  New paper, floating white shelves, a big focal chandelier and rug.  I love this bed.  Our upholster makes them for us and they are made to last !  A little glimmer in the mirrored side tables and gorgeous more grown up lamps !

Pretty.

photo's by mekenzie loli

Happy Monday !

Install of the Day !

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I have a client with a 21 year old daughter who's on her way home from studying abroad.  It was time to update her room a bit.  The pink and green we installed years ago was pretty but we were all tired of it.  This space only needed a few minor tweaks !!!  Paint, a little wall paper, new curtains, rug and a pillow or two.  Keith even repainted the art he created way back by simply painting over a few circles in the new colors.  Simple fixes - major change !!

Take a look at the plan . . .

So the plan included painting over all the lime green in the room and changing everything to white and grey.  Happily all the furniture we chose way back was white so it made it easy.

Take a look at the landing area we changed up !

And the details I incorporated in the bedroom . . 

Fresh, clean and white . .  perfect for this style conscience 21 year old.

Quick fixes !!

Install of the Day !

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And the winner was . . . . the floral.  This wall paper is amazing with it's organic feel, it's modern, almost hand drawn look, and a touch of metallic which really makes it pop and sparkle.

I love this room.  My client Tanya Clawson called it an "Oasis" when she walked in, which made my day.  With a huge renovation going on and move back in date today, we slide in and installed her daughter's room with all the bells and whistles yesterday.  So pulled together, an eclectic mix of metals, fabrics, textures and the most gorgeous wall paper.  

I really got into designing options for Savy to pick from.  I actually did about 5 different design boards (see my previous post here) each with a completely different feel.  We all loved this paper, and decided this was the direction to go in . . .

Just back from my week long road trip, I couldn't wait to see what Bree and Maggie did while I was gone, great job installing.  I popped in a few more details and had Mekenzie with me to shoot.  Take a look at the finished product.

We still need to pop in a delayed chair (of course) but no biggie, it looks fab and all ready for move in day today !

photos by mekenzie france

Teen girls are the most fun.  All are happy and it was a great way to start the week !

Escape to NY . . Day 1.

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Mekenzie, Molly and I headed North the other day bound for the frozen tundra, Manhattan.  I have an install I've been looking forward to and we decided to add a day or two on the trip to go to the gift show (NYIGF) and run around a bit. But our first day was all about my client and their daughter's big girl room.

So we left our cozy room at the Carlton on Madison and caught a train, Scarborough bound . . . Mekenzie and I snapped a few on the way out the door . . 

This job is for a client who recently moved out of the Big City to the quiet, spacious, picturesque town of Scarborough on the Hudson River . . .  Well -  let me let her tell you . . .

“Having just moved to a house in the 'burbs (40 minutes north of NYC), my husband and I had never considered working with a designer/decorator not located in the NY Tri-State area, much less one that was a 10 hour drive away! But when I saw Beth's work on Houzz, one particular room "spoke to me", and served as our inspiration for Abby's room. From my initial conversations with Beth, the collaboration felt right. From the get-go, Beth and her team were awesome--taking the time to speak with me about the design, and just as importantly, respecting the budget we had to work with.

We really wanted a room that our 2 1/2 year old daughter could "grow into" -- one that felt child-like and whimsical, but also something that Abby would love just as much when she was 16 years old. Beth and her team nailed it. It made no difference that she and her team were in North Carolina, and I in NY.  We corresponded often (through many emails and phone calls!), and she made it easy for me by having many of the big pieces sent directly to our house. The best part was her willingness to come to New York, and do the full install. 

My only regret was that I didn't get to meet Beth and team on the day of the install (as I had to be at work), but what fun to come home and see this beautiful room - which started on a basic design board - come to life! 

I would highly recommend working with Lucy and Company - whether near or far.”

I love that a room I created in the past spoke to her, but I didn't want to duplicate the look exactly.  I took inspiration from it and gave the room a uniqueness of it's own!  I wanted this little girl to have her own special room with similar colors my client loved, yet a little more eclectic and whimsical.

Our color scheme  . .  peachy orange and teal . . .

A classic graphic accent paper, new upholstered bed and a mixture of furniture styles to mix up the look.  I found this great side table and floating shelf  and paired it with a new headboard.  Attaching to a West Elm frame is a great way to go "skirt less."  These frames are also "platform" so when moving a young girl to her first big bed, leave off the box spring so the drop to the floor isn't so high.. just kidding!  Add a low profile box spring when you want to boost up the bed . . .  We chose a big, splashy rug and new curtain panels . . . 

 

 The large, mirror-topped dresser has big, deep drawers in a clean, white lacquer.  I offset the art and large lamp for some added interest.

 I love these random pillows I came across.  The colors pull in a little more whimsy and the touch of green and lavender to break up the consistent color palate a bit!

More unique textures in the bedside lamp (those would be paper bags!) and rug.  Remember this fabric on the windows?  I used it in a living space recently with a big chocolate sectional.    I love it can take on a whole new look when mixed with furniture and accessories in softer fabrics and colors.

 I even decided, at the last minute to hang the dresser mirror on a side wall at Abby height !

My thanks to a trusting, fun, long-distance client and Keith for driving up and helping with the install.  Spending a week in Jersey, he made a nice detour and was a big help.  Thanks too, Mekenzie for the great, story-telling photos, and Molly for helping me put all the new goods in place.   Turned out great and without a hitch (exempt maybe the excessively, massive chandelier I brought . . what was I thinking.. will be mailing something smaller !!)

All items available at www.lucyandcompany.com and feel free to contact us about your long-distance project, it can be done!

Stay tuned for other sights and stories . . we head to market tomorrow.