3 Creative Ways to Add Drama to Your Room - Paint your bedroom walls can raise your space, but if you really want to liven things up, try to think outside the paint tin . Here, three designers show how rustic wood, tiles hand-painted and the integrated storage can make your bedroom the next level.
Lawlor Architects
Lawlor Architects
rustic wood wall and ceiling
Designers Steve Lawlor and Roberto Ramirez Lawlor Architects
Size 32.5 sq m
Year ended 2014
unique feature barn planks recovered were blind nailed placed blocking behind the plasterboard in the wall and ceiling. Wood warms the otherwise contemporary piece - 'It's sort of a rustic-modern detail that reflects the owner perfectly, "says architect Steve Lawlor.
application owners rustic elements balance with the sophisticated modernism. "The tension between old and new always creates exciting spaces and details that seem to support over time," said Lawlor. "Think of Castelvecchio in Verona by Carlo Scarpa, as a perfect example.
Why the design work A bay window overlooking the street and others facing terrace windows provide abundant natural light. "It animates the space, said Lawlor. Suspensions made by the owner and recessed lighting in and around using the wood treatment "set up the highly theatrical scene," he adds, while the color of the complete painting warm gray tones of wood to make pop against the wall. "It is a place that everyone wants to be when they enter the room, especially the dog, said Lawlor.
secret Designer 'always mixing modern and vintage details, glossy and matt surfaces, warm and cold colors, and natural and synthetic materials, said Lawlor. "Without some tension, you'll never reach the chemistry."
take "The development of a relationship of trust, common goals and have a good sense of humor are working on projects of almost any complexity easier" said Lawlor.
Details Windows, Pella. Flooring, sawn white oak 4-inch area. pendant, custom lights. Chairs, Jessica Charles. Shutters, Next Day Blinds
Team :. McGovern Design Studio (interior design consultant), Fairline Builders (__gVirt_NP_NNS_NNPS <__ cabinets), Light Laboratory Norton (lighting) Pand Construction (general contractor), Stacy Zarin Goldberg (photographer).
you want to add interest to your ceiling? Here is how
Designers Steve Lawlor and Roberto Ramirez Lawlor Architects
Size 32.5 sq m
Year ended 2014
unique feature barn planks recovered were blind nailed placed blocking behind the plasterboard in the wall and ceiling. Wood warms the otherwise contemporary piece - 'It's sort of a rustic-modern detail that reflects the owner perfectly, "says architect Steve Lawlor.
application owners rustic elements balance with the sophisticated modernism. "The tension between old and new always creates exciting spaces and details that seem to support over time," said Lawlor. "Think of Castelvecchio in Verona by Carlo Scarpa, as a perfect example.
Why the design work A bay window overlooking the street and others facing terrace windows provide abundant natural light. "It animates the space, said Lawlor. Suspensions made by the owner and recessed lighting in and around using the wood treatment "set up the highly theatrical scene," he adds, while the color of the complete painting warm gray tones of wood to make pop against the wall. "It is a place that everyone wants to be when they enter the room, especially the dog, said Lawlor.
secret Designer 'always mixing modern and vintage details, glossy and matt surfaces, warm and cold colors, and natural and synthetic materials, said Lawlor. "Without some tension, you'll never reach the chemistry."
take "The development of a relationship of trust, common goals and have a good sense of humor are working on projects of almost any complexity easier" said Lawlor.
Details Windows, Pella. Flooring, sawn white oak 4-inch area. pendant, custom lights. Chairs, Jessica Charles. Shutters, Next Day Blinds
Team :. McGovern Design Studio (interior design consultant), Fairline Builders (__gVirt_NP_NNS_NNPS <__ cabinets), Light Laboratory Norton (lighting) Pand Construction (general contractor), Stacy Zarin Goldberg (photographer).
you want to add interest to your ceiling? Here is how
Luca Andrisani Architect
Luca Andrisani Architect
[19459016carreauxdesol] hand-painted
designer Luca Luca Andrisani Andrisani Architect (also the owner)
Size 19.4 sq m
Year ended 2014
unique feature ceramic tiles hand-painted designed by renowned Italian architect Giò Ponti. The geometric design covers the floor of the entire apartment, unify the spaces and creating the feel of the ocean.
application owners Make 97 square meters apartment looks larger. flexible spaces were also a priority, as was the merger of the relaxed atmosphere of Miami with the sensitivity of a New York loft art.
Attack Plan Hotel Parco dei Principi Ponti on the Amalfi coast has inspired the floor, furniture and general mood. Two large telescopic pocket doors replaced two walls and, when open, allow the chamber to flow into the living room and office. The strong combination of blue and white colors visually connects the sky and the ocean, making it the largest area. Modern Italian furniture play a major role in improving the space. Large mirrors, chrome and reflective brass and crystal lighting accessories bounce sunlight around the apartment.
Details ceramic tiles hand-painted designed by Giò Ponti, La Riggiola. Venetian chandelier green Murano glass. Lamps, Arteluce (1960). Bench, raw, Milo Baughman. Lithographs bed, Massimo Vitali. Creation, Vik Muniz. Bed linen, Restoration Hardware. Bed, custom made by MidcenturyLA.
Team PrecisionArt (general contractor), Emilio Collavino (photographer)
. Learn how to brighten each floor with tiles
designer Luca Luca Andrisani Andrisani Architect (also the owner)
Size 19.4 sq m
Year ended 2014
unique feature ceramic tiles hand-painted designed by renowned Italian architect Giò Ponti. The geometric design covers the floor of the entire apartment, unify the spaces and creating the feel of the ocean.
application owners Make 97 square meters apartment looks larger. flexible spaces were also a priority, as was the merger of the relaxed atmosphere of Miami with the sensitivity of a New York loft art.
Attack Plan Hotel Parco dei Principi Ponti on the Amalfi coast has inspired the floor, furniture and general mood. Two large telescopic pocket doors replaced two walls and, when open, allow the chamber to flow into the living room and office. The strong combination of blue and white colors visually connects the sky and the ocean, making it the largest area. Modern Italian furniture play a major role in improving the space. Large mirrors, chrome and reflective brass and crystal lighting accessories bounce sunlight around the apartment.
Details ceramic tiles hand-painted designed by Giò Ponti, La Riggiola. Venetian chandelier green Murano glass. Lamps, Arteluce (1960). Bench, raw, Milo Baughman. Lithographs bed, Massimo Vitali. Creation, Vik Muniz. Bed linen, Restoration Hardware. Bed, custom made by MidcenturyLA.
Team PrecisionArt (general contractor), Emilio Collavino (photographer)
. Learn how to brighten each floor with tiles
MSR design
built-in storage and wall functionality
designer Paul Mellblom MSR design
Size 25 sq m
the unique features an integrated storage furniture that also displays art and a processing wall made of tens of offset planks of wood. Some were equipped with recessed lights.
application owners Create an attractive space with better storage.
Why the design work The treatment of the walls and cabinets are made of white oak and have the same finish, but because they are cut differently - the wall rift cut and cabinets are cut flat - they have different textures. The boards behind the bed have a slightly raised grain for a rougher feel, while the cabinets are more finely finished.
designer Paul Mellblom MSR design
Size 25 sq m
the unique features an integrated storage furniture that also displays art and a processing wall made of tens of offset planks of wood. Some were equipped with recessed lights.
application owners Create an attractive space with better storage.
Why the design work The treatment of the walls and cabinets are made of white oak and have the same finish, but because they are cut differently - the wall rift cut and cabinets are cut flat - they have different textures. The boards behind the bed have a slightly raised grain for a rougher feel, while the cabinets are more finely finished.
MSR Design
who uses A couple lived here for many years. It is recently retired, and the other is soon to retire.
Secret Designer "There is not really a secret, but more of an attitude: we do not accept" good enough "," explains architect Paul Mellblom.
"Uh-oh 'moment " We struggled to get the color of the wood to be uniformly gray and the correct gray color and saturation so you can still read the grain in the spot, said Mellblom. "for a while, we thought it might not work. We solved by working with an excellent group of carpenters who took the time to make multiple test samples using a number of stains and finishes.
take "the right contractor makes the difference between good and great, said Mellblom.
Details Wood white oak rift- flat and cut with a custom stain. lights, Snaik of Carpyen. Fan, Haiku Big Ass Fans. Recessed lighting in the boards, mini LED downlights Juno.
Team Welch Forsman (contractor and carpenter), MSR Design (architect and interior designer), Alyssa Lee (photographer).
Secret Designer "There is not really a secret, but more of an attitude: we do not accept" good enough "," explains architect Paul Mellblom.
"Uh-oh 'moment " We struggled to get the color of the wood to be uniformly gray and the correct gray color and saturation so you can still read the grain in the spot, said Mellblom. "for a while, we thought it might not work. We solved by working with an excellent group of carpenters who took the time to make multiple test samples using a number of stains and finishes.
take "the right contractor makes the difference between good and great, said Mellblom.
Details Wood white oak rift- flat and cut with a custom stain. lights, Snaik of Carpyen. Fan, Haiku Big Ass Fans. Recessed lighting in the boards, mini LED downlights Juno.
Team Welch Forsman (contractor and carpenter), MSR Design (architect and interior designer), Alyssa Lee (photographer).