Eclectic Chic
Soaring ceilings particularly in a master can feel oppressively open and over scale. This room suffered from a lack of attention to detail and creature comforts that warm a master. Walls were faux painted in a rich European styled plaster adding character and texture. Ceiling beams were placed, expanding on the European B&B feel. (I want this room to feel like a ‘destination’ – think- best hotel room ever!) The one of a kind antique iron gates accompanied with antique mirror backing and mounted sconces flanking the bed add a touch of sparkle and charm. The custom, hidden fan inside the ‘chandelier or rather ‘chandel-air’ solved the design dilemma of both function and beauty! The built in entertainment center serves several purposes: a home for the TV and components, the false depth offers space for the wine cabinet in the next room and it is also a built in kennel for their precious doggies! This omitted the need for an exposed dog crate in the room!
Using design to solve a dilemma, I ‘cheated’ into the master bedroom space making a way to add a full feathered wine cabinet in the adjoining grand entry hallway. The client’s love for fine wines demanded a space to show, store, and enjoy wine with friends. The master suite provided the necessary space with no down side to the function or elegance of the room.
Photo credit: Brad Carr
Dog crate