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 when applying 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 drastic representation of before and after when I apply color, and therefore, to display an entirely fresh look, the paint must be a completely distinct color from the existing finish.

The client clarified that color did not intimidate her during the initial consultation. One of the main reasons I accepted the project is that enhancing her home by applying paint on the interior walls would significantly impact the space. 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!

Please, do not get it twisted; color is not for everyone, but oh my goodness–it certainly transcends! Typically, when I work with color, I provide the client with at least three palettes to choose from, and this can depend 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 desired to use dramatic or dominant paint, try it because it will change the entire atmosphere and vibe of a space—PROMISE!