DESIGN PROJECT: CREEK SHOALS RESIDENCE
/DESIGN PROJECT: CREEK SHOALS RESIDENCE
DESIGN PROJECT LOCATION: SIMPSONVILLE, SC
INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO: KCL-IDESIGN, LLC
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER: KIMBERLY C. LYONS
PROJECT GOAL: The client felt intimidated by color but wanted to add an accent wall. We chose a more toned-down color that feels warm and inviting, contrasts with the existing wall color, and serves as a focal point in the room.
PROJECT OUTCOME: The client was pleased with how the color transformation enhanced her sitting room.
No one will ever understand how I truly feel about color except for my mother and father. So, allow me to explain my crazed obsession. As a child, I was fascinated and inspired by Play-Doh and Crayola crayons. Both still have a place in my office as daily sources of inspiration because they shaped me as a child. The bright colors profoundly impacted me, and even though I deal with color daily, I am always fascinated by how it can transform a room. It's nothing new that I'm obsessed with color, which is one of the main reasons I love incorporating it into my designs. However, when I collaborate with a client who might be intimidated by using color, I am even more excited about the challenge!
I make sure clients understand two crucial factors when working with extraordinarily bold, vibrant, subtle, or any color. During the consultation, I discuss both in detail.
1) Applied color – the overall effect within the room and other elements such as decorative objects, furniture, patterns, textures, finishes, and natural and artificial light.
2) The psychological effect on each occupant.
Now for the fun part. One of my favorite ways to use color, whether bold, vibrant, or subtle, is by utilizing it as a backdrop. Each room's elements become a solid foundation, completing the space and bringing everything together cohesively. Second, applying color creates a more aesthetically pleasing interior. When I meet a client who is hesitant to use color but is willing to experiment for the first time, I am overjoyed to show them how vital color is in bringing any space to life.
Moreover, nothing pulls a room together like an accent color. The largest interior wall, parallel to the windows, serves as a backdrop that shapes the entire space. The fireplace is a focal point, facing two perfectly styled windows with high drapery, which creates balance and symmetry. Unique decorative objects, artwork, and an area rug help pull the space together.
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