Inspiration

When we found out that we would be designing a room at the Showcase House, we dove in headfirst. The Showcase committee gives all the designers a broad series of color palettes from which we can choose. Initially, we tended towards browns with pops of orange and cinnamon. And then, after a trip to the Design Center, we mixed things up and did a 180. 

This beautiful ikat fabric turned our heads immediately.  It changed our color palette and the whole direction for the room.

As you can see, browns went the way of silver.  We love the rich plums and the golden citron color.  The silver tones create a cool and calming contrast to the more lively plum and yellow-green.

The fabric became our jumping off point.  A Queen size, fabric bed will be covered in it.  Bold, we know.  But right away we knew we were heading somewhere exciting.  If we’d had any doubts about this more vivid color scheme, they soon dispersed.  The next day we found this beauty…

The chaise is a 1920's art deco piece covered in plum velvet. It became our other major inspiration in the room.  Its color helped direct the space and its purpose as a "place to lounge" encouraged our reading room theme.  We are having the legs of the piece re-stained to blend into the newly re-finished dark wood floors.  We love that the piece has that vintage, retro, glamorous feel while its color gives it a modern pop.

The combination of classic and modern is an aesthetic we really love at Strong Studio Designs.  This ikat fabric is a current, formal take on its ethnic origins while the chaise is a nod to a time gone by.  We definitely wanted to incorporate more art deco elements in the room.  Remember this little nook? 

In between the bathroom and the closet in a small hallway, it could easily be wasted space.  But you know we like to use every nook and cranny we can.   We found this gorgeous table, which was so meant to be.  It fits perfectly!

The tortoise shell vanity table is also art deco.  It is French art deco and will anchor the dressing hall space.  It features a glass top, turned legs and tortoise shell facing.  We are currently on the hunt for the perfect vanity table chair to offset the tortoise shell table veneer.

We have so many incredible elements in the room.  We can’t wait to show you more!