One of my favorite parts of a project is when clients share artwork that they want to include in the design.  I love to hear the stories of how it was acquired and what it means to them.  Sometimes it already has a place on a wall, and other times it is stashed away, awaiting a proper home and perhaps a frame refresh.  

With two of our current ‘Reinvent Your Room’ projects, each client already has a compelling collection of artwork that is meaningful to them.  So for both projects, we are making existing artwork a focal point, and the room designs have evolved from there.   

At our Menlo Park project, we are excited to see a large-scale abstract painting by Sam Tchakalian that had been gifted to the clients by their parents become the backdrop for a game table and cozy fireside seating.  When the room is complete, it will include a range of blues and neutral textural fabrics, leathers, woods, and a few special accent pieces.

At our project in the Miraloma neighborhood of San Francisco, the wife has collected many interesting pieces through her work in the art world.  As part of their living and dining room ‘reinvention’, we agreed that the dining room should balance serenity and drama.  Since the long wall is visible from the living room, a gallery wall will serve double-duty, adding character to both rooms. 

We decided to compose the gallery wall with a serene vibe by selecting pieces from their collection that share a neutral color palette.  We chose a deep blue paint color for the room to lend calming impact. 

If you have artwork that you’d like to bring out of hiding or would like to talk to me about your interior design project, click the link below to get in touch.   

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