Classic with a Twist: Installations

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Before and After: Client Project -A Modern Bachelor Pad - Fit for the Big Game

When we received a desperate call from a bachelor who was embarrassed to have the guys over to watch the game in his current surroundings .... I figured out why when I saw the Rubbermaid storage container with a piece of plywood on top acting as his coffee table.

There was the typical “Man” leather sofa combined with an outdoor lounge chair, so I knew I could help. We reinvented his sad bachelor pad to a masculine, contemporary living and dining space that he is thrilled to call his own.

From the unique circular light fixture with vintage Edison bulbs, to the abstract large scale artwork ... This ordinary home went from blah to BOOM in a second!

A few BEFORE shots to see the transformation!!

And NOW ... the REVEAL!

We recommended a blue accent focal wall (which we don't normally do!) but in this space,
it is JUST what it needed to add that personalized touch of WOW.

With fabrics that were both masculine and durable,

we can be sure that it will be the perfect space for big game entertaining!

We thought outside the box when it came to wall decor and artwork. The client wanted something unusual and distinct. Check out those wall spheres!

Our biggest obstacle was the client doubting design plan-

he thought it was going to be feminine and the paint too light. He said he was losing sleep over it and at the final reveal, he got teary since he loved it so much! Doubts gone… ;)

That's how we like our final reveals here at TCI ;)!

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Comments: 0

A Day in the Life ... of an Installation

What is an Installation Day:

*Exciting

*Not-Usually Glamorous (don't take pictures of the DESIGNER on installation day!!)

*Long

*Need for Snacks

*Multi-tasking (carpenter, maid, designer, .... all in one!)

*Rewarding

We get to see THIS:

Become REALITY!

At this high-rise condo in the Mansion at Turtle Creek,

we transformed a flat into a warm, inviting home.

The trick about installation day is that our iPhone picture NEVER do justice with the beauty created during this day. SO That is why we have our talented photographer come back after the fact to take the glamorous shots to share.

Until then ... we will give you sneak peeks with the best we could muster .. our high-tech iPhone ;)

Beginning of the DAY:

Like we said -- there's not much "glamour" going on yet ;)

And then all of the sudden THIS happens:

What's a designer to do when the windows need washing?! Why not take a pic?

Our long time, trusted art installer, Fred.... We couldn't complete an installation without him!

.... And of course the pets. All pets seems to love new furniture ;)

See where it all started!

We are sharing a few of our presentation layouts with sneak peeks of the final product! READ ON!!!!

LIVING ROOM

With a classic color scheme of magentas, grays, taupes and creams with a splash of GOLD, we gave this condo the glamour it deserved.

The gold accessories throughout gave a nice continuity to the space!

Draperies were installed this week and helped to add the "icing to the cake" for this spectacular flat.

MASTER BEDROOM

Soft blues and jewel tones took over this otherwise

ordinary master bedroom turning blah into bling!

DINING ROOM

The stunning magenta pop of velvet in the dining chairs mixed with the bold abstract artwork

sets the stage for this entire home.

Custom, modern florals brought in the bright and bold colors to the simple,

yet elegant centerpiece!

Tying in from the living room --- the gorgeous abstract floral

wallpaper to complete the color concept.

CUSTOM BAR:

The custom drawn bar paired with stunning hardware and perfectly selected accessories makes this addition to the condo the icing on the cake!

Be on the lookout for the professional pictures in the

coming months of this gorgeous high-rise install!

Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Comments: 0

Client Installation: A Modern Lavender and Gray Eye Catcher

As we've said MANY times before, we love installation days.

And this one, was another for the books.

Such wonderful clients, with such wonderful taste...

allowed for this spectacular transformation.

Keep scrolling for the drastically different "before and after" shots of this fun space.

LIVING ROOM:

And AFTER:

The custom painted Vanguard casegoods gave the space great "bones" to build off of.

A large Bernhardt sectional is a comfortable place for this busy family of 4 to relax in the evenings and enjoy their newly completed home.

Their large living space allowed for 2 seating areas (like we talked about in our recent post HERE!). We used these Vanguard small framed chairs to set this space apart from the other.

Overall, the client wanted color bounced around in their artwork to offset the soft monochrome color scheme throughout the furniture pieces.

We were able to pull some FUN colors in through the art.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST NOOK:

The AFTER:

It is amazing what a simple coat of paint and changing out the lighting and furniture can do for such a small space! This breakfast nook takes on a completely new look with this Vanguard custom painted gray table and coordinating lavender side chairs.

We continued to pull our color scheme around the room by adding

faux leather barstools to the kitchen island.

ENTRY:

The AFTER:

These inset niches along the entry wall can sometimes be a dilemma!

We took this as an opportunity to do something different. By using a lavender wallpaper from

JF Fabrics, we gave these niches a new face. With the additional spike balls from Global Views,

the modern design from the home starts at the front door.

DINING:

The AFTER:

The custom birch branch fabric on the outside back of the dining chairs gives this space a "pop" as the soft lavender wall paint and coordinating honeycomb wallpaper on the ceiling seemingly fade into a great backdrop for this space.