A Tudor In Bronxville, NY

While enjoying some pictures on Elle Decor I came across this dining room which I find architecturally stunning. I researched further and discovered that this is the reception of a 1927 tudor in Bronxville, NY, a few miles from where I live. This home was decorated by designer Steven Gambrel. It has been designed with casual and modern furnishings, perfect for the homeowners, a family with three young kids.

The reception has been converted into a dining room. It has the original staircase and a magnificent ceiling. The chandelier is vintage, dining table is English from the 1930s, carpet is 1920s Persian and the chairs are of cowhide.

Elegant library with comfortable seating - I love the deep sofa -which is not stuffy, and great windows. 1895 Swedish ceiling light; original-to-house built-in bookcase.

Oak panelling in the library is also original and was completely restored.

One of my favorite spaces  - the second floor hallway - with this stunning artwork which makes a bold statement. The painting is called Golden Butterflies and is by Hunt Slonem. Antique English bench and vintage European table and lamp.

Another amazing space with a magnificent ceiling. The foyer with ABC Carpet and Home runner, lamps made from 19th century French urns, antique light, vintage console.

Furniture in the family room by the designer. I love the painted doors here. Vintage lighting.

The sunroom has the original French doors and coffered ceiling. Furniture is by the designer and rug is custom-made whereas lamps are from the 1950s.

Marble countertops and custom cabinets in this great white kitchen with vintage light fixtures. The coffered ceiling is new.

I love the use of blue and green in this guest room.

Luxurious master bath.

The master bedroom boasts a custom headboard, antique bench and 1920s French chandelier.

All images via. Photography Simon Upton

Do you like the overall feel of this home? I think the designer was very successful in giving the homeowners a relaxed, comfortable and modernized home without compromising the overall aesthetics of the original 1927 tudor. Which is your favorite room?

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Lisa

Pinning Down Dining Room Colors

Deep Space by Benjamin Moore is the color I keep coming back to for the dining room walls. I thought it would look good with the breakfront in the dining room, blending in the furniture more and modernizing the space while lending a magnificent dark canvas for the ikat stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils.

I decided to try out a couple of other colors as well. I always look at options so I am quite sure when I pick my final color. I liked Ralph Lauren's Bleeker and Spun Twilight. Yesterday I made a trip to Home Depot as I know they have the software to match colors from other paint companies at a fraction of the cost and I only needed samples. I had the samples done in Behr's Premium Ultra Plus (paint and primer in one).

Here is the stencil sample again in the three metallics from Nova Color.

Top left - Stainless Steel

Top Right - Antique Silver

Bottom - Silver

Stainless steel. This turned out to be lighter than I thought it would be.

Antique Silver. This had been my first choice from the website but too dark now.

Silver. Seems to be the popular choice now. It is a favorite at home and most of you who commented on my last post here seemed to like it, too.

 

I painted these on the dining room walls late last night. The light is not perfect (very little sunlight) but I think the metallic stenciling will reflect light and lighten up the space. That is one of the reasons I chose to go metallic with the stencil. Also, I want the dining room to have more ambient light. It will create a mood. It is not easy to see here but Deep Space is really deep and looks blue-black and Spun Twilight has more grey in it whereas Bleeker is definitely more green.

I paint on different walls so one can see the colors in different light. On this wall you can see the difference in the top two (switched).

This is also how I normally work with paints. I like to see the colors against the furniture to get a better idea of the effect it would have so I painted smaller samples by the breakfront.

Again, the stencil in different light - poster board on the mantle in the living room. I had considered going more subtle (almost tone-on-tone) with the overall pattern since the wall color itself will be so bold.

But then I see these together and I think go bold!

 

Deep Space is darker than it appears here but I still like it. What do you think?

I also think I will use the same wall color below the chair rail.

Enjoy your weekend! We have the Superbowl to look forward to! I do not like to admit that I do not fully understand American football but after 18 years in this country it is time I sat through an entire game.

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Lisa

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Painted Sample Of Stencil

I will share this one picture with you today of the three samples of acrylic metallic paint I bought to test for the stencil for the dining room. Done on posterboard without the ideal paint rollers but it gives one an idea of the colors. I am planning on a dark wall background and these will have a different effect on a dark wall. At first glance, which color grabs you - top left, top right or bottom?. It was not easy getting the perfect picture because naturally the light reflects off these paints.

More details  and close-ups in my next post.

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Lisa

What Is Your Choice Of Headboard?

Before I get to the main content of today's post I wanted to say a quick thank you to those who left comments on the Skypak airline trolley post yesterday. I received an email from Skypak and they also left this comment;

 

 

Hey guys,
thank you so much for the great feedback! We are really happy you guys like what we are doing! If you have further questions feel free to contact us via crew[at]skypak[dot]de
All the best from Germany
Kay from Skypak

For today, a short post with inspirational pictures of headboards. This morning I am meeting a client for a follow-up on an idea for a headboard (among other things). These pictures clearly prove that one's creativity can be put to the test.

Distressed wood, vintage time-ticker. Anthropologie

Not sure of source

Reclaimed wood from floor joists and metal frame. Sundance via Pinterest

Gate. Anthropologie

via Elle Decor

via Elle Decor

via Elle Decor

 

 

via Pinterest

via Pinterest

I am a huge proponent of green design and came across Kelly's blog, Refreshed Designs, very recently. A newly discovered blogger to me, Kelly shares invaluable ideas and tips on sustainable and affordable design. Here are a couple of my favorite pictures from her post  Green Idea: Creative DIY Headboards where you will find more inspiration. Head on over and check out the rest.

via Apartment Therapy

via Molitli 

This next picture begs the question, "How would you feel about no headboard?"

via Elle Decor

This weekend I will be tackling my dining room stencil paint samples and other projects and we plan on taking the kids to see the new movie, Hugo. I cannot believe we are in the last weekend of January!

Enjoy your weekend! What are your plans?

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Lisa

An Airline Trolley For Your Home or Office?

A novel idea using airline trolleys as a piece of furniture on wheels customized to suit any space. Skypak founder Peter Jorge Fischer has taken this perfectly utilitarian airline bar cart made from original aviation equipment and has transformed it into a modern, glamourous, fun, unique piece of furniture with interior drawers and shelving in walnut or aluminum. Take a look at some of the luxury pieces the designers have created.

Coffee bar.

Extra storage in the kitchen.

Mini wardrobe....

.... with shoe storage.

 

Airport codes on exterior.

 

Stereo.

Available with company logos.

CD storage unit with custom-built pullout drawers.

 

Industrial glamor - studded with 82,000 Swarovski crystals!!

24-carat gold leaf exterior.

Mosaic tiles by Bisazza Mosaico exclusively for Skypak.

Imagine. From this...

...to this. Style.

All images via. For more details visit Skypak

The airline trolley is clearly multifunctional. The integrity of the original design is not compromised - the trolley is still recognizeable with the hardware, overall frame and the wheels (which adds to its versatility). It would be perfect for small spaces. What could you use one for? I could dress one up inside and out with my jewelry - a perfect storage solution!

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I would love for you to leave a comment. Thank you for stopping by; please do check back often.

Lisa