DESIGNER SHOWCASE PROCESS
Can you tell what design was selected by the image above? If you guessed Option 2, with the trendy design, you are correct!! (If you missed the last blog post with the design presentation, check it out here!)
To my surprise, the trendy modern design was selected! Many of the other designers were also presenting along these lines and colorways, and since the homeowner was prepping for resale value, a cohesive home was the way to go. My heart ached a little for the homeowner, as seeing her eyes light up when she saw the wallpaper in Options 1A and 1B, I knew she loved them. It felt good to know if she was planning to live here she might have leaned toward the more traditional design.
However, it makes sense to go bold and trendy for maximum client potential, and it provided a fun twist to this historical house. And this is where the wild ride began!
Some highlights of the process:
There were many swaps that happened throughout the process. Our original light fixture was also presented in another room, and the other designer reported that the size was fairly small, so it was swapped out for a different fixture.
The homeowner liked the original tile we presented, but the physical sample came in more blue than we wanted, so we swapped for a green square tile, but the homeowner wanted to go rectangular, so she opted for the green tile highlighted in the image above.
The trim repair was a disaster - and someday I might blog about it, but for now, I will just say it was an experience I am thankful I only have to live once.
The college gal in me that loved to do art really enjoyed breaking out some paint and creating some custom artwork to highlight above the bathtub!
Shopping for accessories was a blast, but also required lots of careful consideration and thought as to how they would support the wild wallpaper and not distract from it.
Check out the slideshow below for some progress photos, and don’t forget to follow up in early May for the big reveal!!
We are taking a break next week from our Designer Showcase Series to share with you the promised Refresh for Space Stylists & Co. I have some new offerings to share with you, and I simply cannot wait. Only 2 more weeks before the secret will be released!! Chat with you then!
