Kitchens
From jarring to calming
My client bought a 2005 house featuring a yellow kitchen and red and green accent walls. She and I decided on a Transitional kitchen style with a neutral interior color scheme.
COLOR: Cabinets are Sherwin-Williams Blustery Sky. Interior walls are Sherwin-Williams Aesthetic White.
DÉCOR: New onyx countertop and sleek kitchen sink complete the update. A gray kettle and natural wood items contribute to the minimalist yet cozy Transitional design look.
U-shaped kitchen started from scratch
Please note the “before” pictures here show the “after” new gray tile floor and dishwasher. Previously, there was only a partial floor and no dishwasher. This kitchen had to be gutted due to structural damage. The design goal was to create an updated look that maximizes the natural light.
COLOR: The color palette is gray/neutral with green and beige accents. Wall color is Lowe’s Quail Egg.
DECOR: I replaced dark pockmarked cabinets with Transitional-style gray tempered glass cabinets and installed an onyx beige-flecked countertop, along with a gray tile floor. The reflective glass backsplash features green, gray, and beige.
Bedrooms
Two Northern California guest bedrooms, virtual and in-person consulting:
My client lives in a leafy area with beautiful views of a lush garden. She wanted to update her guest bedrooms to reflect nature, and to look more inviting for guests.
First Guest Room
Formerly a child’s room, it was being used more as a storage space than a guest room.
COLOR: Neutral color scheme with green accents. Wall color is Kelly-Moore Imperial Ivory.
DÉCOR: Green floral accent wallpaper is the anchor for new neutral bedcover, shams, throw pillows, a new dresser, bedside tables with matching neutral lamps, and a house plant. Nature motif includes a bird mirror, bird nightlight and three custom painted bird portraits by jmorrisart.com (affordable prints available).
Second Guest Room
COLOR: Complimentary color scheme of green and red with neutral walls. Wall color is Kelly-Moore Imperial Ivory.
DÉCOR: The previously dark shelved desk unit is now a serene green and has been professionally accessorized. An indoor palm, a green pouf, and new plants bring the desired organic look, embellished with vibrant bird portraits, and seaside landscapes by jmorrisart.com (affordable prints available).
Paint Only (Color Consulting)
California House
An early 1980’s house in Northern California needed an updated exterior and interior paint scheme in preparation for sale.
COLOR:
Interior: Sherwin-Williams Origami White.
Exterior: Sherwin-Williams Touch of Sand.
Exterior Trim: Sherwin-Williams Eider White.
Art Studio
The resident artist works in his studio outbuilding and wanted an unobtrusive exterior color refresh.
COLOR: After testing a blue per client request, I recommended a neutral palette scheme: Benjamin Moore Granite, Taos Taupe door, and Going to the Chapel trim.
