Here’s the highlights of the rest of the project: Molly and her husband Patrick loved the finished space, and promised me I will be back to finish the rest of the house! The craziest part was that by adding more furniture, it actually made the space feel larger. I don’t get jealous of too many of my clients’ spaces, but this one still takes my breath away every time I look at the pics! With Molly giving me complete creative freedom, I planned everything out and got down to business. Before she even showed me the room in question, she said that I could have full creative license to do what I needed to do to her bedroom. This can produce lackluster results and ultimately cause more time (and money) to be spent on a project than is really necessary. Unfortunately, a client can unintentionally stifle a designer’s creativity through micro-management. They want to make sure that everything, down to the last floral arrangement, is to their liking, because they will have to live it (and pay for it). Rightfully so, they are investing a pretty penny in their homes. Many people are terrified of hiring a designer. Molly desperately longed for a place that she could spend time in, read in, play in and above all, relax in. She was witty, realistic, and understood that as much as she loves my shows on HGTV, design does not does not happen in 43 minutes! She told me about her space, and how she felt that her bedroom seemed “blah” to her. They’re a versatile choice that could stand in for a desk in a compact space, or a bar when entertaining.When we first started talking in the spring of 2015, I was impressed. As an alternative to positioning it against the wall, you might locate one at the back of a couch in the latter space. Potted plans in a round bowl lead the eye, while stacked books and decorative objects add a personal touch.’ What do you use a console table for?Ĭonsole tables provide a space for table lamps and displays of decorative pieces and artwork and, because they are slim, they can fit into narrow areas like halls and entryways as well as into dining rooms and living rooms. ‘For example, table lamps framing the console add height and symmetry. ‘When styling a console table, consider scale and proportion,’ says Louise Wicksteed, design director at Sims Hilditch (opens in new tab) interior designers. Table lamps, artwork and framed photographs, and decorative accessories like vases, sculptures, and ceramics can all be used to decorate a console. She has echoed the design in the wall panelling behind it and, of course, picked accessories with a hand-painted finish. Looking for cottage hallway ideas? Here, an ordinary console table has been given an extraordinary makeover with paint by British artist and paint expert Annie Sloan (opens in new tab). Pick a decorating theme for your entryway console Note the slimline proportions of the table – including its legs – and the tall, narrow mirror – both cleverly work to exaggerate the entryway's height, making the narrow space feel more generous. Add further impact by dressing the walls with a large mirror, this will assist in reflecting natural light throughout and will open up the space.’ 'Adding greenery and a scent diffuser will also create an uplifting ambiance. Avoid clutter by adding a small decorative box, where you can store your essentials upon arrival or alternatively choose a console with drawers. ‘When dressing the entry table, it is important to consider both purpose and scale, drawing the eye into and around the room. In order to achieve a statement hallway, I always incorporate a console or entry table into the space, which is both functional and elegant,’ says London based bespoke interior designer Louise Bradley (opens in new tab). ‘First impressions are essential when welcoming both you and your guests into your home.
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