Colorado Home

We started working with a wonderful couple building a home in Colorado. Instead of any typical design, their goal was to create a Modern Prairie style home. This concept became such a breath of fresh air. We originally received these exterior concept renderings of the home.

Step One: Create a seamless transition from the exterior vision, to interior finishes. From the kitchen and floors, to lighting and fireplace we wanted this home to be spot on.

We worked with them for several months with drawings, details, and specifying finishes. Here is a taste of this wonderful space, just completed!

Step Two: Create the same seamless transition in the furniture. This makes the space feel whole and complete. here is a little peak at what we are planning for the Living Room.

Because Modern Prairie is all about horizontal lines and elements we wanted to make sure and include varying heights in our furniture. This keeps the eye moving around the room. We wanted to accentuate the amazing windows by placing two very tall chairs in front of them. What a backdrop to walk into!

Stay tuned for final photos!

- Natalie

California Girl

Entryway! We have all heard the phrase, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." This is true when we're interacting with people for the first time but today, I'm going to your homes first impression! THE ENTRY!

We've been working with a gal in California who is a doll. Cutest style ever, and when I first met her, my impression was that she was going to have a darling, young, and animated home! She was a good time and why wouldn't you reflect those traits in the space you live everyday?!?

We designed her Family Room and it came together so beautifully! But what you can't see in this image is that the entry sits right in front of this space. So what do we do there? What would be the perfect preamble to a space like this?

The only thing our client requested be in the space was a painting her father had done years before. We loved it, and thought it a great springboard for a great entry!

We began with a gorgeous gray high lacquered sawhorse console. This gives the casual, coastal feel but the high lacquer finish gives i t a unique element. A nice compliment with her Dad's stunning art! We then placed a large green glass lamp on the console. We loved the translucent color this brought to the room and how it felt like an extension the painting. We placed two glass display boxes on the opposite end and filled them with a carved bone lobster and crayfish! Who has this?! We fell in love and thought this would be a fun whimsical element that her kids would explore and guests would admire! We also placed a bowl atop the console to throw keys and all those random items that seem to collect in an entry. Most are probably asking themselves, "Where on earth am I going to put my umbrella?" Well, we solved that problem with the most adorable boot umbrella stand... You're welcome!

You never get a second chance to make a first impression and what an impression her home will make!

- Suzanne and Christy

Fit for a King - Utah Style & Design Winter 2012

What a thrill it is to be published in this issue of Utah Style and Design. We loved working with Desiree Ashworth, the previous owner of the beautiful Gustavian-style home featured in the article. A few of my favorite details in the home are the intangibles. The calm feeling that exists in the carefully selected tones. This harmonious contrast between sunshine and water! (Sunshine and water = Combining the Belgium blue hues with the warmth of natural materials, will make the audience go weak in the knees!) The quality and authenticity is evident in the details... this definitely contributed to the "feeling" of the home.

We got to work closely with Desiree in the finishing stages of the home. Furniture, rugs, window treatments, paint and window seats. She came to us with her vision, having experienced that region of the globe first hand. If you love the home in the article, you'll love her blog, Decor de Provence! You'll be transported to another place and time... deep in the south of France.

- Jessica

Guests Are Coming!

One of our most recent clients came to us with a special request. "We have guests coming in February and need it completely furnished. Can you do it?" Of course we were up to the challenge, smiled and said "Yes!"

Our most important task for this bedroom was to make it as comfortable and functional as possible for her guests - making this bedroom their own cozy retreat. The room was already prepared with horizontal board and batten running up the wall. We loved the dimension and texture this brought to the room. However, we wanted to soften the hard lines with some graceful curves. our first thought - the Ingrid bed! The ideal companion with board and batten.

Instead of placing a nightstand on either side of the bed, we placed a desk on one side. This not only functions as a nightstand. It doubles as a comfortable spot for her guests to plug in a laptop, catch up on emails - or even write the host a nice thank you note!

Whenever I stay as a guest in someone's home, I always need a spot to place my luggage and unpack. the relaxed tufted leather bench at the foot of the bed is a simple solution to this dilemma, yet also doubles as extra seating in the room.

Above the dresser we positioned a charming organic mirror. Again, the shape and style of this mirror loosens those horizontal lines. This also becomes a great spot for her guests to freshen up before returning to the party.

However, as a lovely and important as all these details are, my number one tip for making your guests feel like kings and queens - Matteo linen sheets! I can testify from personal experience these sheets will change your life the way you sleep!  They truly are the ultimate in luxury and comfort!

With these few thoughtful details, our client's guests are sure to feel comfortable, cozy and welcome. However, I believe we may have one problem with this guest bedroom - her guests may never want to leave!

- Christy

Private Residence: Playroom

We went back in time to design this gem of a playroom. Our ideas started with the glorious 19th century river boat that Walt Disney created for his Mark Twain ride. The railings were charming, gingerbread moldings perfect, and is an enchanting space for both children and adults. We wanted to go back in time, where play was as much about the elegance of the space and imagination as it was the toys inside it. We admired the meticulous craftsmanship of Disney's boat, and wanted the same touches to exist in this space.

We started with making the playroom as open as possible. We worked with the client, and designed the playroom in "zones" to make the space functional for different activities children would love to do. While working on site with the finish working on site with the finish workers we detailed out many studies and sketches for how this room would become magical.

Walking up the stairs to the upper level of the playroom you will find yourself surrounded with a charming balustrade echoing that of the Mark Twain ship. On the upper landing is a small Cape Cod style playhouse, complete with kitchen and dress up area. A splash of bright paint gives this playhouse the charm it deserves.

Across the upper landing there is a slide tucked behind the walls, that twirls you around and drops you off in front of the window seat below. Flanked with books and a swing arm sconce, the window seat becomes the perfect cozy nook for reading a book.

Across from the window seat is a quaint custom upholstered daybed. The kids can pile on to watch a movie, or tuck in with a blanket for a sleepover.

The room wouldn't be complete without an art center, full of built-in cubbies for supplies and a magnetic chalkboard, making this truly an enchanted playroom.

- Suzanne & Natalie

A Peek into Suzanne's Home

Tom and I live in a 100 year old attic. In reality, I guess most would call it an "apartment" but I prefer "attic". It's much more enchanting! We have lived here over five years and if it were up to me, I'd never move! This past summer we embarked on a small floor refinishing project which snowballed into an entire remodel! It was then that I committed myself to this place. Our itty bitty attic for rent has turned into a design laboratory! A vaulted sanctuary! A place I can't wait to come home to every evening after work! I introduce to you, our attic...

This is where it all began! Imagine a sea of teal carpet transitioning to a circa 1980 peel'n'tick tile... got it? Ok, now imagine 100 year old wood floors hiding beneath... Blasphemous right? I thought so too. I had been flirting with the idea of painted wood floors for a long time and was sold while watching a re-run of Million Dollar Decorators. That Mary McDonald spring boarded this get-up, and I thank her.

It didn't end there though... while Senor Hall was ripping up the floors in the kitchen, he stumbled upon this! The original brick chimney! What?!? It was like Christmas! So of course we had to remodel the kitchen...

All those who know me well, know that I love food and therefore love kitchens! The birthplace of my husband's cooking (and my occasional cookies) had to be special and a place where we could dine, talk and linger for awhile. I wanted each corner to sing to one another in a quirky, off-key Christmas carol! I think we did it - virtual high fives for everyone!

Our attic is a one bedroom, one bath, kitchen, living room and... an art nook! How lucky am I to have a place where I can doodle, watercolor, write love notes and dream of new projects?!?

It's not big but every inch of it sings!

There are certain areas in everyone's home that they naturally gravitate towards. For me, that would be my Living Room/ Family Room/ Everything Room! I only have one of them so I have to make it count!

My love affair with this space began with a sofa... That cutie pie tufted girl with the dimples in her cushions! We were destined for each other and through the Sunday naps and occasional salsa spills; she's proven to be my most treasured purchase from Alice Lane!

I am in love with this season! Everything from the smells, the lights, the meaning and yes, even the commercialism I adore! I embrace it long before its socially acceptable and begin to decorate the second Halloween exits. People find reasons to give! Countertops are filled with family recipes and I am lucky enough to not just live in an attic but an attic above my mom and my dad in the home I grew up in. I am by definition a homebody because my home truly is my favorite place on earth!

- Suzanne

[photos by Meikel Reece]

Show n' Tell - Private Residence - Living Room

She is a sophisticated, busy mom who wears many hats. When she finally returns home after an eventful day - all she wants is a little bit of peace and serenity. A spot where she can unwind, cozy up by the fire, put her feet up and visit with her family.

In order to achieve this ultimate comfort, we placed two sofas facing each other - these Thomas O'Brien tufted sofas can do no wrong! A mature placement, yet allows for easy conversation. We then placed an overscaled cocktail ottoman in the middle of the room. This cleverly designed ottoman features a removable wooden tray that is surrounded by a border of luxurious graphite leather. (Yes, style and function can coexist!) We wanted to loosen up the room by placing an unusual chair next to the fireplace. The Maude chair by Oly was the perfect gal for the job! We covered the seat in a silver velvet animal print - just thinking about it makes me smile! No room is complete without layering in a few lamps. Any time you can turn off your overhead lighting and use the quiet light from your table lamps, it will create a sense of calm in your surroundings. So, busy moms, don't be afraid to hang up your many hats at the back door - make a quiet spot in your home where you can unwind, cozy up by the fire, put up your feet and visit with your family.

- Christy

Tuscany Village Model Home

A model home is always a good way to shake things up. As designers, we have the opportunity to create a story for a model- the family who lives there, what things they are drawn to. We recently installed a the Tuscany Village Model Home in Farmington. Introducing - Berlin:

When entering the home, see a cozy little space with a linen upholstered bench next to the stairs..

The great room features a Martha Stewart rug with a linen sofa and a rustic coffee table with turquoise corbels - perfect for a family.

This Thom Felicia artwork adds color and brings a feeling of nostalgia. See that blue leather wingback in the corner? That's James and he is amazing! So comfortable and stately.

A spacious kitchen provides great workspace and the white cabinets and backsplash make everything seem extra clean and crisp.

A charming butler's pantry sits in between the kitchen and dining.

The mudroom - right off of the garage provides a cozy place to take off snowy boots.

In the Master, things are neutral and elegant with artwork providing color.

This armoire is stunning. A perfect hiding spot for a television.

The kelly green lamp makes quite the statement in this otherwise neutral kids' room. Making things classic but fun.

Crisp white bedding was used to contrast the dark linen on the bed.

The laundry room was a favorite space of ours. All of the little details help make laundry fun!

You can visit the model home Monday through Saturday 10 am - 6 pm. The address is 187 East 1600 South, Farmington, Utah.

Show n' Tell - Santa Fe Ranch

The very best part of my job is the people I get to play with every day! Now, most people may call it "associate" or "work" but I can honestly call it "PLAY" because it is so much fun. We get to create spaces stretching from traditional to contemporary and everything in between and today I'd like to talk a little about another style that we are doing called "Santa Fe Ranch". Back in February of this year, we met the most charming couple who were building a second home in Entrada, St. George. They and their family have traveled the globe and were able to draw from personal experiences to translate what they wanted the home to feel like! They wanted a Santa Fe Ranch. Meeting weekly and designing everything from the tile work in the showers to the cloisonne knobs on the cabinets, the collaboration was a dream and the desired Santa Fe aesthetic was indeed accomplished! The process has been such a joy and we are thrilled to be able to share a portion of the finished product with you today. I present to you, The Great Room!

Floor Plan

Great Room Rendering

Quilt Wall

Custom Rocker Cushion

-Suzanne

Private Residence

We started working with an Alpine family on their charming home this fall. The space had such good potential, we couldn't wait to make it reflect more of who they were. The kitchen, nook and family room were calling for finishing details, and as we tweaked and fluffed we fell in love with the design of the kitchen nook. It started as a dark area that wasn't getting used and loved as much as it deserved.

The family needed a functional, charming and fresh space for their great home. We started by removing the bar height square table and finding space for an amazing 76 inch round table. This really opened up the area and the circular table made the space more comfortable and inviting. We incorporated a curved banquette and upholstered only the back in an indoor/outdoor fabric. This left the wood seat easy to clean and wipe up. Four off-white leather chairs were tucked around the opposite side of the table. The lighter fabrics helped to break up the wood tones and give an airy feeling the space needed. We layered the walls surrounding the banquette in a gallery of their family pictures, interspersed with some fantastic carnation platters. We finished design off with a simple off-white drum pendant over the table; turning a once dark corner into an open, inviting area for the family to gather around. The changes to the space should finish up just in time for the holidays.

- Natalie

Show n' Tell - Jessica's Bedroom

My bedroom - It is the room that I use the most. Somedays I get home when everyone is in bed. When I creep up the stairs in my heels with tired legs and open the door - this is what I see.

Pulling your Master Bedroom together is like designing for your soul. What speaks to you (and your spouse) - not what's popular or trendy. What makes you want to melt in ultimate comfort and peace. You should wake up in this perfect little cocoon and fall asleep each night there.

Our Master Bedroom is the first room I did in the house. I needed to be comfortable and at peace with my surroundings before I fell asleep at night, and to be able to wake up the same way. This has been a gift in my life. Everyone should get to experience their own heaven on earth in their room - Whatever that is to you. You should attain it, on any level. Your personal space should be a great beginning and end to EVERY day.

People always put themselves last. The Master Bedroom is usually at the bottom of their list. It's a sin! How can you start each day feeling great about whatever is about to challenge you?

My room is a story of natural fabrics and fibers. Linen sheets, feather down inserts, cotton percale duvet cover, silk shams, hair-on-hide and leather pillows on the lounge chairs - The colors are all natural. Slight variations in tone. And a few shimmery metals to add sophistication.

I won't make my bed on Sundays - that gives me permission at anytime of the day to get back in it!

I need to say for the record, this is a home that we have been renting for the past 3 years while we've been busy building our business. So, it's not MY home. But it feels like it now. We should all make ourselves comfortable wherever we may be. Temporary or not. There are enough things that make us uncomfortable out there. Our home shouldn't be one of those things.

- Jessica

[photos by Nicole Hill Gerulat]

Show n' Tell - Jessica's Home

I've read somewhere that the Entry is like the appetizer for your home. It gives you a sampling of what's to come... This is my entry. Sparkle and shine, angels and mohair - pear and metallic finishes and a little pop of color to keep it from getting too serious!

Here's a little more detail - and why. A mirrored console is always a good trick. Mirror gets along with everything, because it reflects it's surroundings. I nested a mohair ottoman below it. Low in contrast to keep the eye from stopping and brings a little warmth and texture. At the center of it all is Isabella, by James Christensen. I love just about any winged figure - it is angelic. She is peaceful and brings a reverence. Isabella is a patron of artists - allowing them to paint with encouragement and love of their art. The wings were painted on her because she served as such an inspiration to his (James Christensen) calling as an artist. I have always loved the arts. I majored in them. And knew from when I was a young girl that I wanted to be an artist. So with that - I had to bring Isabella home to watch over my entry. All the other details speak to the art. The lamps have a layered feathery texture - the carved finial also has a repeated feathery motif. And of course the carved wings that hang above Isabella.

I have a staircase that feeds to the upstairs opposite the entry. On the other side of the staircase is a keeping room where we gather for conversations while meals are being prepared. It's a catch-all for all our comings and goings. A quick place to land and pull on our shoes, read a magazine, talk on the phone or entertain a neighbor that stops by for longer than a minute. It's easily one of my favorite spots in the house. What makes it my favorite? - The graceful linen loveseat. - Oversized detailed silver floor lamp. -Hand-knotted Martha Stewart Liana rug. - Carnation wall sculptures.

Across from the loveseat is this contemporary Asian Chest. It's a great secondary surface just off the kitchen - where we can set up a dessert buffet if we are entertaining. The original oil painting is by Chelsea James.

The kitchen table has been with me for over ten years now. It's a robin egg blue french farmhouse table. I've had white linen aprons made to tie on the kitchen chairs - with every intention of having them monogrammed with white thread. Someday I'll get around to that!

This is where we gather, eat, visit, do homework, watch the deer out that side yard window. It's a comfortable spot adjacent the kitchen we can't ever seem to get up from once we sit down.

[photos by Nicole Hill Gerulat]

Show n' Tell - Jessica's Family Room

HOME - It's where your story takes place. This is where we live. My husband and I and our two darling girls, ages 6 and 11. It's where we pile in at night and watch tv, play games and build the most magnificent structures out of Legos. There are plenty of surfaces to build on, put down a drink, phone, or plate of nachos.You name it, we live in here. This is our Family Room.

The home is a Spanish Revival home. Originally built in 1980 - We did a massive remodel and addition to the home about five years ago. Adding more traditional, neutral finishes and features that will make the home transcend time. The arched opening into the family room is one of the last Spanish features left. I love the thickness of the wall and the sense of entry it creates.

I begin each room with a rug - to me, it's like buying art. The rug gives a definitive energy to the room, and sets the tone for how the room is used. In this case I chose Thomas O'Brien's wool and silk Guilded Teal 9 foot by 14 foot rug. It has bits of teal and olive that dance along the off-white background. Then bits of deep brown scattered in sections that give the rug depth.

I chose a massive sofa for this room. it spans 108 inches in width, and is 41 inches deep. We lay on it, sit Indian style on it and stretch out and lounge. This isn't a Living Room sofa where you are expected to maintain your posture. We puppy pile on our sofa... the more the merrier! I upholstered the sofa in a chunky linen the color of oatmeal - casual, natural, sofa... and comfortable.

I knew I needed to add height to create the illusion that the 8 foot ceilings were higher. I chose a pair of chairs opposite the entry that are forty-nine inches tall. By running a vertical band of leather up the center, it also lengthened the lines of the chair. One other elongating trick is mounting the drapery rods right next to the ceiling. Those long vertical panels did wonders for the room and framed in the magnificent views of the valley below.

I used Oly's Thor Sliding Cabinet as an entertainment unit. The silvered resin doors add an austere depth and are a bit of throw back. I layered a photo of a horse behind the TV. On more trick to add height to keep the eye from stopping at the top of the TV - just like putting together an outfit, it's all about the layers.

Some of my favorite moments in the room are: - Daylight streaming through the collection of Beijing navy vases from Oly Studio. - The large loosely painted landscape by Chelsea James. I love what it gives to the room - color, life, tranquility. It inspired me to use more purple in the accents of the room.

I filled my room with things that make us happy to look at and that are useful - usually both. Using things that are generally low in contrast allows your eye to move from one thing to the next without much pause. At the end of the day, we all just want to be comfortable, and a big part of that is surrounding yourself with the people and things you love.

Cheers! Jessica

[photos by Nicole Hill Gerulat]

Private Residence

I thought of Albert Hadley, one of the iconic designers of our time, and how his classic design elements carry a punch of unexpected surprise. We recently met with a client who owned a charming historic home.  Between the historic references to the home's time period and the modern updates they had made, we knew this was going to be an amazing space.

Our client loves color, and is not afraid to use it. We met her with paint chip in hand of an amazing deep black for the walls. We used this as a springboard and pulled some inspiration from several amazing dark rooms. As we talked about the space she wanted to make sure that when people walked into her space, they would say "Oh my gosh, I can't believe you did that; but I love it!" After giving the walls this dramatic palette we knew the furniture would become the star of the room ; so we in turn selected pieces with great shapes and forms, but something to make the space comfortable and inviting.

We grounded the room with a dark rug, not quite as black as the walls, but something so the furniture didn't feel like it was floating away. We wanted to highlight the fireplace that was flanked by beautiful, historic stained glass windows, so we put the television on a secondary wall. We put some unexpected flair on the central ottoman, silver leaf finish on the legs and upholstering it in a great linen zebra print. It becomes the piece that everyone can kick their feet up no and read a book or watch TV. We added a splash of color to a fun pull-up chair, and mimicked those organic shapes throughout the room.

In the end, this room found itself full of quirky design surprises, with just the right amount of unexpected to become the perfect space for this family.

- Natalie

Found Curiosities!

There are certain pieces in every space that dictate the spirit of a room. Whether it be a bold rug or a bazaar sculpture, interesting rooms are opinionated, sometimes irreverent and always unexpected! While in the first stages of our kitchen remodel, Tom and I took a field trip to Euro Treasures in downtown Salt Lake to see if we could find something unique and found! As we walked deeper into the old, spacious (and semi decrepit) building, we stumbled upon such a piece. She was a stunner! Beautifully carved and fairly substantial - but what was she? Where had she been and what on earth was she used for? All I knew is she was placed in my path and I had to take her home with me! She would be my island! This 300 year old something from India would be my kitchen oasis!

When we had everything planned out in the space, we took her to the salon and our amazing cabinet maker, Scott Brown, got her all dolled up with three drawers on one side and a door on the other. I can't show you complete after shots yet but let me tell you, this girl is smokin'! Without her in the space, it would feel ordinary, flat and less than special but I do declare, she is breathing a whole new life!

I don't know what she was before being reincarnated but I'm happy to call her my own found curiosity!

- Suzanne

At Home with Suzanne

"A house is an idea, a house is a thing, a house is you, a tangible embodiment of your dreams and desires and interests. Your house has its own personality and continuity and unity. Its parts come together as your home."

- Mariette Himes Gomez

I love this quote and concur with Ms. Gomez as I truly believe a house isn't a home until it starts speaking to you! It's in the walls, the books, the images, even the fragrance! It's in the emotional response that one gets when walking into a space that says, "This is so you!"

As my husband and I embarked on a small remodel of our attic apartment, I had to really sit down and ask myself what dreams, desires and interests I wanted to reflect in my own space! We do this all day everyday and I was temporarily stumped until I started looking through photos I've taken over the summer. It was then that I stumbled across the below image I took at Cascade Springs... This was it! The colors, the textures, subject matter and all - This was me and Tom!!! We are total nature nerds and are constantly inspired by its raw visual symphonies! Before I show you all the before, during and after photos, here are a few teasers!

- Suzanne

Show n' Tell - Nemrow Kitchen

Just when I think I've nailed down my style, a client comes along that inspires a new branch to my design tree.

The Nemrow's are a young family with three sugar-coated lil' girls living in a contemporary home in Pleasant Grove, and they sprouted this new style seed. In an attempt to make this home their own, they have remodeled and added areas but were stumped when they got to the unfunctional galley of a kitchen. They have a very edited yet animated aesthetic but translating that to hard surfaces in a kitchen can be trickier than to a living room or bedroom. when the Nemrow's gave us free reign to shimmy walls and eject windows, Jess and I were elated when we began to think of the possibilities! By rotating the kitchen and allowing the eye to rest on one great focal wall, the universe was good again and a functional kitchen was born!

There is something so liberating about open shelving! it allows you to display the things you use and love everyday and forces you to edit! (I'm doing this in my own kitchen and am beyond excited to live a little more like Anjerie!)

That tile! Oh that tile!! What can I say but that tile is EVERYTHING! By taking it all the way to the ceiling, we pronounce that we just can't get enough that tile!

This fish from Natural Curiosities is a good time! not only is the scale insane in the membrane, but he's got a full set of teeth and we adore him!

- Suzanne

[photos by Meikel Reece]

Clarke Residence - Master Bedroom

We began with a rug, the Congo rug to be exact. A luxurious touch you can't wait but sink your feet into every morning. From there we placed a sunburst mirror above the bed - a true marvel of elegance! We decided to use a desk as a bedside table instead of the traditional nightstand. Not only does this look smart but it functions for our client as he works all hours of the night. We nestled a charming side chair with his desk and wrapped it in a traditional, cozy print - making working late nights a little more enjoyable. Above his desk we placed four breathtaking crystals. Can you believe these are purely created by Mother Nature herself?! When the bedside lamps shine on this work of art, they just sing! Gorgeous!

At the foot of the bed, the homeowners requested a cabinet for a pop-up television. Great for viewing your favorite shows late at night - not the greatest piece to walk into every morning. To disguise this necessary element of the room, we placed a luxurious, comfortable, and uber-inviting sofa at the foot of this cabinet. What pop-up television? Opposite this sofa, we placed two of the most comfortable chairs you have ever lounged in! Just to be a little more ridiculous, we covered these chairs in rich mohair-like fabric. Yum! Between the chairs, we placed an ottoman which not only acts as a coffee table but a peaceful spot to read a book, kick-up your feet and unwind for the night. This Master Bedroom retreat creates a place for daydreams, night dreams, and all dreams between! Sweet dreams Mr. and Mrs. Clarke.

Private Residence - Front Porch

We were asked by a lovely couple that we had recently finished an office space for, to transform their covered front porch of their home. This was a meeting space not only for their own family but for their neighbors as well - so it needed to be functional, kid-friendly, and a great space for entertaining.

With the beautiful Craftsman style architecture of the home, we wanted the space to be eclectic, refined and to have that well-traveled feeling. A great indoor/outdoor rug and some fun, punchy fabrics for the pillows set the tone for the porch. We loved this foxy faux bois bench - constructed of steel and concrete which was a PLUS for the outdoors and the climate here in Utah! To make this space even more functional, we chose to use trunks as the cocktail table, to double as storage for quilts and blankets for those chilly evenings.  A little display shelf was tucked into the porch corner for pillows, plants and other entertaining necessities. With all of the main players in place, we added the patterned pillows and a colorful garden stool for the finishing touch!

Private Residence Dining Room

Occasionally we will come across a fabric that we just hold on to until the right client comes along.  It's usually something a little more outlandish, colorful, gutsy and designer than the average Jane would go for but luckily a cute Arizonian came into my life that was born to live with this particular fabric!  Possibly my favorite fabric!  It has everything!  A sorbet of colors that is almost eatable every time I pull it out! As we began to design her family's dining room, it became our window treatments so all could enjoy it top to bottom all day long!

Sadly one of our favorite collections was discontinued BUT we were able to snag the last few dining tables and chairs that they had!  We used the Lily Dining Table in the space with these cutie pie chairs upholstered in a gradient green striped velvet! Sad for the rest of the world, but very exciting for Mrs. Sparks!

This birdy duo from Natural Curiosities sings my heart song!  The colors are perfect and the subject matter is young and playful just like our client's family!

This room has not been completely installed yet but as soon as it does, the world will be a more beautiful place and all who enter will stay for awhile....amidst the fabric that started it all!  Enjoy!

-Suzanne