Rolling Project • entry & piano room
PROJECT: Rolling Entry & Piano Room
DESIGN DETAILS:
Entry: This home has a two part entryway - one that is more driven by function and one that is more driven by beauty. This dichotomy exists in every room, and the footprint of this foyer happens to naturally divide the function from the pretty. Without a closet, and no place to build one, it was important to create a spot for guest coats, so the coat rack is part cool and part vintage, and adds a great touch of character. Stair runners are an investment, but also really worth it for families with young children and dogs because they create a visual impact. The rug style we chose is classic with just a little something that added color, texture, and personality to the space. The subtle chevron pattern with the contrasting stripes add the right amount of interest for this project, which has subtle, moody and modern vibes. Lastly, we chose a console table with a lower shelf and two drawers to provide lots of open and hidden storage. We also added functional decor. Oversized, shallow bowls are excellent for corralling keys and mail. And big baskets are excellent for incoming and outgoing packages.
Piano Room: When we started this project there was nothing in the Piano Room other than the piano. We started by completely reimagining the layout as we considered fitting the existing piano, sectional, coffee table and rug. By shifting the piano into this bay window nook we were left with a squared off room for squared off furniture. With all the large furnishings in place, we layered in ancillary furniture that increased function and added personality. A side table next to the sofa arm, a swivel chair/side table/floor lamp scene, lots of decor and art, and a pair of poufs. For the swivel chair, we chose a plush fabric with oversized ribbing, and choosing texture was important because the color palette of this room is neutral and muted. The side table by the sofa is black, rectangular and tiered, and the side table by the swivel is round, pedestal and naturally stained wood. We introduced and repeated stripes everywhere. The rug is the most obvious stripe pattern. We also added the “striped” swivel and reupholstered the piano bench in a channeled, smoky blue velvet. And yet, even with all the stripes, ribbing, channeling, pleating and everything in between, it’s not overdone because it’s almost entirely tonal. The stripe concept is more of a texture than a pattern.
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: Kendall Pestana
