What Do You Need? | Casual Elegance Decor
What do you need?
That was the question to be answered for an office in my home where I could minimize distractions and interruptions, as I was working from my dining room table. (How many of us can relate to using the dining table for everything but dining?)
What do you have?
There was a very nice room in my home that offered me solitude and comfort to read, meditate and even have a private conversation with a friend.
As you can see in the pictures, there was a small closet that became a small library for my many books. It was finished with wallpaper that mirrored the wallpaper behind the settee.
This was the space I needed as an office. The closet was removed to open the space, and I designed a custom storage system that would provide space for a French antique desk.
The storage system incorporated cabinets and shelving with a design touch of a beautiful arch. Please note that the system was built by Tom Paull, owner of Classic Home Management. He did a beautiful job executing all the pieces as well as finishing the unit to look aged.
The inspiration for the space came from a watercolor painting of the courtyard of Chateau Douillett in Springfield. The courtyard features this beautiful fountain that is just exquisite. The painting was done by Newell Murray of Springfield.
Wallpaper is back in design as are arches and chandeliers
These elements are incorporated in the room as well. I have always loved wallpaper and use it throughout my home in specific areas.
Color drenching is another aspect of the design.
The storage unit, trim and ceiling are all painted in the same color but with a twist. The trim is in satin finish; the ceiling is matte and reduced by 25% saturation. Generally, it would be at 50% but I wanted to keep it a little darker than normal.
You will see that the settee is in the corner where the small closet was located, which still gives me that space to sit.
In summary, I have the best of both worlds. By identifying the need, I was able to find the answer within a space that was already available.
So, "What do you need?"
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