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 would ultimately change the client's existing dining room's look and feel and enhance the space's objects.

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

I love to reminisce about my past design projects, and they sometimes serve as a unique source of inspiration for future projects. I shared this post at the beginning of February 2019. However, when I repost, it is always to inspire, motivate, and give a much-needed nudge. Significantly, if anyone did not get a chance to revamp specific rooms in 2019 or later, it is officially 2020. Therefore, it is time to be inspired again, and this is where I step in to offer my guidance, because it is always possible to update, regardless of the room.

Besides, there is nothing like applying the most fantastic decorative coating globally. 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. I prefer to create a stark before-and-after effect 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 consultation, it became evident that intense, bold colors did not intimidate the client. One of the main reasons I accepted this project is that enhancing the home with newly painted interior walls would significantly impact the space. Also, being beyond obsessed with such a unique decorative coating makes my job much more FUN and EXCITING! I go insane when I spend time at my favorite paint stores. Shuffling through newly stocked swatches, talking to vendors about the latest trends, and eagerly contemplating what colors I will combine are crazy fun!

Typically, when I work with color, I will give the client at least three palettes to choose from, and again, 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 confident using intense colors and delighted with the final selection. Please, do not get it twisted; color is not for everyone, but OMG – it sure is beyond transcending!

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!

Click on the link to read more about the original CORI DRIVE RESIDENCE DESIGN PROJECT: before-and-after.