New England Home - The Challenge:
The 8,000 square feet new construction home is situated on three acres of waterfront property in Rhode Island. When the family built the house their style was very traditional and the house was intended to have a Mediterranean feel. Upon completion a more modern look was discovered.
How do you combine modern taste with traditional style, mix existing pieces with new furniture and create a warm, inviting, functional home for a very busy family?
The Look:
This family loves to entertain so
I am using lots of outdoor black wicker furniture to create
an outdoor living space for them on their big terraces;
the cushions are a mix of rich neutrals that will be luxurious
but weather resistant.
In their formal living room I am using a creamy
palette and incorporating ebony items from the Hickory White "Skyloft" collection
to keep the look modern and elegant.
I'm reworking their family room so there's more "lounge
space" for everyone and adding little bits of color here
and there to keep it comfortable and uncluttered.
Their bedroom will be in shades of soft,
pale aquas with lots of comfortable seating areas. It will
serve as a retreat where they can sit, relax and look out over
the water.
Their existing dining table will remain
in the dining room but ice blue upholstered chairs with chocolate
brown contrast welt and brushed silver nail heads will be
added for a fresh take on traditional.
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