DESIGN PROJECT: CREEK SHOALS RESIDENCE

DESIGN PROJECT LOCATION: SIMPSONVILLE, SC

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO: KCL-IDESIGN, LLC

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER: KIMBERLY C. LYONS

PROJECT GOAL: Incorporate a dominant wall/excluding wall with a TV and fireplace.

PROJECT OUTCOME: Warm and inviting family room.

The decision to incorporate and define a dominant focal wall can be explosive when dealing with clients who prefer to paint only part of the interior. With this design project, the client was uncomfortable with a decorative coating on all the walls in her family room, but she knew she wanted to make a statement with color. I always get overly excited about painting with such an exceptional finish. With that said, it is still about what the client envisions. As a designer, my job is to ensure that every client's vision for their home is in place. It is aesthetically pleasing and functional, meeting all the client's needs.

Quick Notation: The client leaned towards orange and needed it to be the perfect shade. Knowing this, I made sure to pick something in the middle. The room would still be open, inviting, and warm. Whether working with a simple or a complicated color palette, I am passionate about ensuring it works well in a room—it must bring everything together cohesively, and the atmosphere must evoke the sense that it is a precise fit. However, after the space's focal wall (backdrop) was in place, it was time to ensure that all elements transitioned in an orderly manner.

Moreover, I am always impressed when simple accents can easily revamp existing furniture. The client's new furniture arrangement makes it easier to maneuver throughout the space. The custom bookshelves display items purchased during the client's military travels and add intricate details. Decorative pillows, window coverings, an area rug, and unique objects add additional splashes of color that fit perfectly within the newly designed space.