A Savannah Apartment

After a long two day drive in a 16' truck and long days of packing and unpacking, I finally made it to Savannah.  There is something about this city that is so magical, whether it's the spanish moss hanging from the live oaks creating perfect canopies or the sprinkling of palms creating a tropical aura.  It's hot and humid and I love it!

I have been planning and prepping for this apartment for quite some time now and the time finally came when I got to put the plan into action!  As is with any project, once you get into the space everything changes and you have to adjust.

This is a Victorian style apartment with great bones and high ceilings.  The walls were freshly painted in a light cream so a neutral canvas for me to add to.  The first thing I added to the room was some life with my collection of plants.  I never travel anywhere with out them.  It's a great way to add a pop of color, texture and pattern.

All the elements I added were kept simple, sticking to neutral whites highlighted with tones of wood.  This sling back chair, created by my Father, fits perfectly in this room and topped with a sheep shin rug adding texture and fluffiness.

Shag rugs are my favorite, sandwiched between shades of wood.

I wanted to create little moments of interest, layering textures and items.  Coffee tables are a great place to have some fun with color and unique items.  A floral pattern handkerchief topped with shells, magazines and a scented candle.

My white couch, that I've had since my days in Delaware, works perfectly in this space.  A neutral canvas to add color and texture with the variety of pillows, all handcrafted and handsewn by me.

Into the bedroom I started with the perfect bed, a wood frame topped with a fluffy white comforter.

The crates that I spent so much time staining and varnishing at home, work perfectly as side tables.

Some small objects to top the side table.

A navajo rug is the first thing I step on when getting out of bed.  A nice neutral pattern to add a pop to the room.

Finally above my dresser, I layered peg boards, mirrors and pictures to create something fun and an interesting way to store and display my jewelry.  I'm excited to continue to organize and design my apartment.  Good design is alive and is always changing.  Keep it fresh and exciting.

Be Inspired. Be Bold.

peace&love

Rebecca

Design 221.. Modern Eclectic Residence

For my final residential project I created a modern eclectic interior combining industrial, rustic and mid century modern elements.  Soft  hues of grey fill the house creating a warm and inviting interior.  Rustic wood is paired with dark irons and soft leathers.  Layering of textures and materials adds interest and luxury to the entire house.

The first floor, floor plan.  Wood floors mixed with stone floors create rich flooring through out the space.

 A perspective of the family room.  Dark trim is very industrial and modern at the same time and is a nice contrast against the light grey walls.  A painted brick fireplace blends in with warm grey hues.  Layered rugs of sisal and a wool shag rug (some of my great finds at High Point).  Leather and alpaca wool cover the surfaces of the furniture adding comfort and luxury to the family room.

The second floor, floor plan.  The same soft hues in greys and browns cover the floors.  

Elevations of the breakfast nook with reclaimed wood paneling covering the walls.  A grand chandelier created with sea glass hangs above a modern table.  The living room is lined with dark grey walls and a beautiful toucan artwork.

A great mixture of finishes and furniture create interest trough the house.  The look is clean and modern while still being comfy and unique.  I had a great time creating this space.

Be Inspired. Be Bold.

peace&love

Rebecca

Design 222.. Hotel

You are driving North from Phoenix up Rt 17, surrounded by the heat of the desert, sand and cacti for miles.  

The terrain turns mountainous and the earth turns red.  You are now in Sedona.  Red sandstone formations surround you.  The sun sets and the rocks burst into a vibrant red hue.  The sight is unforgettable.

The Agate Hotel & Resort, just like the red rocks, have depth and interest in every corner.  Mixing textures and materials was important to creating the perfect aura.  Soft hues of red sandstone surround and embrace you as you move from space to space.  I took the silhouette of the rock formations and repeated it through the space.  Walls, vertical panels of wood are seamed together, murals, and patterns in the stone all repeat this rocky line.   Visual interest and comfort were leading forces to creating the Agate Hotel & Resort.

The floor plan shows the varieties of floor materials from a terra cotta pattern in the main lobby to wood flooring in the restaurant and lobby lounge.  Sample images of the beautiful stones I have chosen to be placed throughout the hotel.

A perspective drawing showing the main lobby as you enter the building.  The large cacti sculptures are wrapped in rope.  Terra cotta tiles lead you to the registration desk.

The second board shows lighting, elevations and some furniture.  The lighting is industrial while the rest is very rustic and reminiscent of the South Western flare.

I created this brick wall covered with plaster, rustic and chipping away.  Layered with various cacti and tropical plants and some red leather chairs.

For the bar I started with a brick wall, layered it with steel shelving that reflects the red rock formations, and surrounded it with vertical wood paneling.  The restaurant and bar area are very warm and intimate.  Rustic meets industrial.

I had a great time with this project, didn't hold back any creativity.  I let the red rocks take over and designs flowed out.  Like I always say, "go big or go home."

Be Inspired.  Be Bold.

peace&love

Rebecca

Design Project- Mid Century Modern meets Nature

For my Interior Design class, I combined the raw natural elements of the great outdoors with the clean crisp lines of mid century modern design.  I played with textures and patterns creating a warm and inviting interior.  

The Great Room

White walls contrasted with deep velvet couches and chairs and a beautiful wood plank ceiling.

The Dining Room

Black lacquer walls with natural tones in the draperies and a great basket weave floor.

The Floor Plan and Reading Room.

The Reading Room combines all the mid brown tones mixing textures and patterns.  I used a great herringbone textile wallcovering that warms up the room.

Be Bold in your Designs.

peace&love

Rebecca

Rendering.. Playing with Color

Playing with colored pencils.

Playing with markers.

Slowly it comes together.  Stay tuned for the final product.

peace&love

Rebecca

Design 106

Last week I started my second semester of Interior Design classes.  It is so refreshing, after a summer of being in the field, to get back to the drawing board.  I am currently in Interior Design 106 , a rendering class, where I am learning all the basics and trick to drawing interior spaces.  Interior Design is unique in the fact that it takes the technical skills in the drafting stage then the artistic skills in the rendering.  With a balance of the two, a really beautiful piece of artwork is created that correctly represents the space that is about to be remodeled.  

The first project is to design a small bathroom.  Check out the beginning stages of the rendering process.

The Inspiration. 

Sketched out.

Keep posted for ink rendering followed by the color rendering!

Be Bold in your design choices.

peace&love

Rebecca