Design Process: Art Deco Library
When I first spoke with our client she had a vision for the space which isn’t unusual when speaking with clients, most people know what they want, just not how to get there which is where I come in to help. They were looking for a dark and moody library where they could entertain small gatherings, curl up with a good book, and have a drink and relax. She had wallpaper they had fallen in love with and two bookcases she had bought. She knew what they wanted and how they wanted it to look, just wasn't sure what pieces to put together to pull it off. A couple of the challenges they were experiencing were needing storage space, entertaining space and camouflaging certain parts of the room like an electrical box and air return. The space only had one small window so another challenge was to give a moody feel but without making it too dark and depressing. Here is one of the before photos.
Process: I sent out my client intake form to get to know our client's needs and challenges with the space. I also learned about their budget and saw a couple of inspiration photos that they had pulled. After reviewing their answers and taking a look at their before photos we had a phone call to discuss and go over their project. From the first phone call we hit it off and as I was throwing out a couple of ideas I had for their space they were totally on board and we seemed to be on the same page. After our call, I started working on a couple floor plans for their space. I sent them a couple of options and they gave their feedback and we ended up collaborating on a new layout that flowed nicely and met their needs. Design is a process and working together is a normal part of the design process! Once a layout was decided on I started designing! From the beginning, my thought process was adding in brass metal, bold jewel toned colors to create a moody feel, and ample storage space. I had originally thought about adding in emerald, navy, and black and gold. During our phone consult our client liked that idea but had also mentioned thinking of an eggplant or deep purple color. I kept that in mind, and when I found the mulberry sofa I knew it was meant to be!
End Result: I love how the end result came out! The boldness of the mulberry sofa with the wallpaper is striking and beautiful. Its a bold focal point as soon as you walk into the space and gives off the art deco vibe instantly. Adding in the two bookcases they had currently purchased with a credenza gives ample of storage space. A large mirror helps light bounce around the room to keep it from feeling too dark and brass finishes add lightness into the space. All of these aspects work together to create a moody design that isn't depressing. The best part was that our client's loved the space as well! Our clients received these 3D renders of their space, a shopping list with all the items found in the space, and the floor plans. They are now able to slowly work on the room buying piece by piece, or easily completing it all at once!
You can view more of the final renders Here!