Custom Carpet

BEFORE: A graceful staircase rose from the entry to the third floor. It interfaced with seven exceptional and colorful antique Persian carpets, each a piece of exquisite artwork in the Client’s expanding collection.

AFTER: The Client desired to carpet the staircase. Grill work elements from antique iron gates inspired Lynne’s development of a delicate tracery pattern. The overall goal was an intricate monochromatic texture to quietly compliment each Persian carpet the staircase journeyed past. For added practicality, each stair and riser was woven as a separate piece, and installed independently, for ease of future maintenance.

Custom Lighting

BEFORE: In the process of creating a welcoming and functional environment it became apparent that the two story living room, opening to a wood paneled library gallery and the adjacent three story open staircase, visually needed additional lighting. Aesthetically, both spaces demanded a gracious and stately lighting element.

AFTER: A trip to Vaux Le Vicomte led to Lynne’s inspiration and design development for a pair of custom carved chandeliers. Local jobsite artisans created highly detailed drawings for the refinement of the wood carvings. Full scale mock-ups were made and installed to allow for refinement of the design complexity, scale and proportions for each room.

Custom Lighting

BEFORE: In the process of creating a welcoming and functional environment it became apparent that the two story living room, opening to a wood paneled library gallery and the adjacent three story open staircase, visually needed additional lighting. Aesthetically, both spaces demanded a gracious and stately lighting element.

AFTER: A trip to Vaux Le Vicomte led to Lynne’s inspiration and design development for a pair of custom carved chandeliers. Local jobsite artisans created highly detailed drawings for the refinement of the wood carvings. Full scale mock-ups were made and installed to allow for refinement of the design complexity, scale and proportions for each room.

Custom Lighting

BEFORE: In the process of creating a welcoming and functional environment it became apparent that the two story living room, opening to a wood paneled library gallery and the adjacent three story open staircase, visually needed additional lighting. Aesthetically, both spaces demanded a gracious and stately lighting element.

AFTER: A trip to Vaux Le Vicomte led to Lynne’s inspiration and design development for a pair of custom carved chandeliers. Local jobsite artisans created highly detailed drawings for the refinement of the wood carvings. Full scale mock-ups were made and installed to allow for refinement of the design complexity, scale and proportions for each room.

Fireplace

BEFORE: Two existing dark wooden fireplaces were no longer appealing to the client. Mantel size and style overpowered each of the rooms, dark painted ceilings and large scale furnishings enclosed the spaces. Existing firebox sizes and new codes dictated the size of each of the mantels.

AFTER: Lynne referenced classic mantel designs, simplifying the details and customizing the dimensions for each room. Matching mantels were carved in France of native limestone, setting the scene for a warm and welcoming environment. The existing over-scaled architectural detailing was demolished and the gracefulness of existing arches was expanded. Dark ceilings were painted the color of vanilla ice cream, and walls were glazed the color of very pale butter. Fanciful chandeliers replaced track lighting, the scale of the furniture was balanced with the scale of the room, and highly textured fabrics in soft, rich colors specified for inviting and comfortable seating.

Fireplace

BEFORE: Two existing dark wooden fireplaces were no longer appealing to the client. Mantel size and style overpowered each of the rooms, dark painted ceilings and large scale furnishings enclosed the spaces. Existing firebox sizes and new codes dictated the size of each of the mantels.

AFTER: Lynne referenced classic mantel designs, simplifying the details and customizing the dimensions for each room. Matching mantels were carved in France of native limestone, setting the scene for a warm and welcoming environment. The existing over-scaled architectural detailing was demolished and the gracefulness of existing arches was expanded. Dark ceilings were painted the color of vanilla ice cream, and walls were glazed the color of very pale butter. Fanciful chandeliers replaced track lighting, the scale of the furniture was balanced with the scale of the room, and highly textured fabrics in soft, rich colors specified for inviting and comfortable seating.

Fireplace

BEFORE: Two existing dark wooden fireplaces were no longer appealing to the client. Mantel size and style overpowered each of the rooms, dark painted ceilings and large scale furnishings enclosed the spaces. Existing firebox sizes and new codes dictated the size of each of the mantels.

AFTER: Lynne referenced classic mantel designs, simplifying the details and customizing the dimensions for each room. Matching mantels were carved in France of native limestone, setting the scene for a warm and welcoming environment. The existing over-scaled architectural detailing was demolished and the gracefulness of existing arches was expanded. Dark ceilings were painted the color of vanilla ice cream, and walls were glazed the color of very pale butter. Fanciful chandeliers replaced track lighting, the scale of the furniture was balanced with the scale of the room, and highly textured fabrics in soft, rich colors specified for inviting and comfortable seating.

BEFORE & AFTER: Family Room Before

BEFORE & AFTER: Family Room After

BEFORE & AFTER: Guest Bedroom Before

BEFORE & AFTER: Guest Bedroom After