DESIGN PROJECT: CORGI DRIVE RESIDENCE

DESIGN PROJECT LOCATION: SIMPSONVILLE, SC

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO: KCL-IDESIGN, LLC

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER: KIMBERLY C. LYONS

PROJECT GOAL: Select a color that will transform the client's existing dining room's look and feel, enhancing the space's overall aesthetic.

PROJECT OUTCOME: The bold walls add character and create an open and inviting atmosphere. The client is also highly pleased with her newly designed dining room.

Again, it is another eventful day at KCL-IDESIGN, LLC, and, as I usually say, you cannot go wrong with the most fantastic decorative coating in the world. So, for all the incredible people who know me, it will only take about half a second to scream the answer to what I am referring to: PAINT. However, I prefer to create a striking contrast between before and after when I apply color, and therefore, to achieve an entirely fresh look, the paint must be a distinct color from the existing finish.

During the initial consultation, the client clarified that color did not intimidate her. One of the main reasons I accepted the project is that painting the interior walls would significantly enhance her home. Moreover, being obsessed with such a unique decorative coating makes my job more fun and exciting! I go insane whenever I can spend time at my favorite paint stores. Shuffling through newly stocked swatches, talking to vendors about the latest trends, and eagerly contemplating which colors to combine is crazy fun!

Do not get it twisted; color is not for everyone, but it transcends! Typically, when I work with color, I provide the client with at least three palettes to choose from, and this can vary depending on the client and the overall design project. I have learned that too many selections can become confusing, and not having enough to explore within the desired preference can become problematic. The client was unafraid of using anything extreme and was delighted with the final selection.

INSPIRATIONAL NUDGE: If you have never considered using dramatic or dominant paint, try it—it will change the entire atmosphere and vibe of a space—PROMISE!