Archive for the ‘Fabrics’ Category
Monday, January 10th, 2011
Pool and original house
Guest house and dining pavillion
You may have read about a house we designed in Key West in the June issue of Traditional Home magazine. Shortly before the article went to press, the homeowners had the opportunity to purchase the house immediately behind theirs. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to combine two properties with such historic significance in the heart of old town Key West. On March 14, 2010, I did a blog post entitled “Southernmost Before and After” showing pictures of what is now the guest house in the following series of photos. Check those out first, and you will not believe the transformation shown in the following images. The photos are arranged as if you were walking through the space.
Our goal was to make the two houses seamless, as if it has always been the way it is now. The property behind the main house had the same size lot, but a much smaller house. We were able to remove all the un-historic portions of the house, and add on a fantastic guest house. The original part of the house is now the “dining pavillion”, an outdoor dining and seating area that is perfect for entertaining. In order to complete the picture, we added a master bedroom suite, a loft sleeping area, a small kitchen, powder room, and a small sitting room. It really is paradise transformed.
In order to maintain the casual feel the owner wanted; we used linen fabrics, comfortable upholstery, original old house details, and striped the floors with white a green paint to really enhance the cottage feeling. We also intensified the same color palette that was used in the main house. It really got punched up for more impact. The results are pretty dramatic.
Pool and guest house
Dining pavillion
Restored exterior of the guest house
Dining pavillion
Dining pavillion seating area
One of a pair of sideboards in the dining pavillion topped with French black clay pottery
Dining pavillion at dusk with the l.e.d. lighting in the pool illuminating the house
Kitchen
View through the guest house
Living room
Powder room
Sleeping loft
Seating area in the master bedroom of the guest house
Antique blue lamp adds an unexpected pop of color in the bedroom suite
Guest house bedroom with plasma pop up cabinet
Vintage key lime painted Italian chest and custom pagoda style mirror in the guest house bedroom
Guest house master bathroom
We worked on the main house some too. New French style doors were added to the master bedroom, allowing direct access to the pool area, and a former deck space was converted to an office for the homeowner.
Main house master bedroom
Main house master bath with new vanity area. Vanity is an Italian antique.
New office area
18th century Italian cabinet as a credenza in the new office
Tags: beautiful pools, before and after, guest bedroom, guest bedrooms, guest house, guest house design, guest suite, historic renovation, historic restoration, Key West, Key West architecture, Key West before and after, Key West historic home, Key West historic homes, Key West historic restoration, Key West renovation, Old Town Key West, outdoor living spaces
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Friday, October 15th, 2010
Traditional Home is one of my favorite magazines. I have had a subscription since I was in college. Their outlook on design is much the same as mine. Classic interiors that are timeless. There are ways to make them feel fresh, and that is exactly what we do at Todd Richesin Interiors! They have just published another one of my projects in the November issue. We are happy they liked it as much as we did, and hope you will enjoy it as well. This is a farmhouse I designed for a couple with grown children. They wanted a home that felt grounded. That it had been in the spot for generations. We accomplished this by having an incredible builder, and by using some beautiful and unique antique elements, including a set of antique windows from a house in Provence. It is a one of a kind home, for a one of a kind family. Debbie, my client, is an amazing cook among other things, and she loves for the entire family to be there at the same time…..enjoying each others company, and making memories in a house that will be around for generations. They also breed and raise the most amazing horses. Irish Draught Horses. These are majestic animals, and what a perfect spot to do it. The entire project fits together perfectly…..just like Debbie’s family and those beautiful horses. Enjoy.
Read the entire article at http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/farmhouse-style-renovation_ss1.html
Tags: antique architectural elements, custom bedding, custom draperies, custom ironwork, custom kitchen, custom kitchen hoods, East Tennessee farmhouse, east Tennessee mountain views, English country house, English country in Tennessee, European country, European country house, farmhouse, French bulldog, French bulldogs, great room, Greeneville, Hancock and Moore, hand hewn beams, Irish draught horses, iron railings, leather sofa, mountain view, mountain views, new construction, screen porch, screened in porch, stencil, stone farmhouse, stone fireplace, TN, TRS, TRS furniture, Wright Table Company
Posted in Antiques, Design News, Draperies, Fabrics, In the News, Inspiration, My Projects | 2 Comments »
Sunday, October 10th, 2010
Laurel Magazine is monthly shelter magazine focusing on life in Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina and the surrounding community. They do lots of interesting stories about local happenings, new restaurants, where to stay, what to see and do, and also feature some beautiful homes in the area. For the September issue, they selected a home I designed in the Old Highland Park neighborhood in Highlands, for a couple whose main home is in Knoxville, for their “Home of Distinction” feature.
A little about the house……my clients love the mountains, and wanted a cozy retreat there. We worked with a favorite color scheme of hers….blues and oranges. The result is a beautiful interior that feels fresh. This is an unexpected color scheme in an area where most people choose browns, greens, and neutrals. Most of the rugs in the house were custom braided rugs I designed. Antiques are a favorite source of inspiration for my client, so we used old pieces wherever we could. The colors are happy, the upholstery is comfortable, and the space is relaxing. I love it, and hope you enjoy. More photos of this project are located in the portfolio section of my website under the heading “Old Highland Park.” www.toddrichesininteriors.com/index.php?page=old-highland-park
Tags: antique furniture, Antiques, blue and orange, braided rugs, Cashiers, Cashiers interior design, Cashiers interior designer, casual interiors, comfortable interior, comfortable interiors, custom furniture, custom rugs, Draperies, Highlands, Highlands Interior Design, Highlands Interior Designer, Laurel Magazine, Mountain interiors, NC, North Carolina, rustic interiors
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Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Angela with me in her fantastic shop
On our first day in Venice, we visited the studio of Angela R. Greco on the Ponte Delle Ostreghe, near San Marco. Angela and her sister have been in this same location for years, and make the most beautiful Venetian style lamp shades I have found anywhere on the planet. Each shade is made by hand, and you can see their love for their craft in every piece. Angela’s typical shade is made from Fortuny fabric, and stretched over a wire frame. I love these shades because they have an exuberance of style not found in most American lighting. They have the fantastic shape of the Venetian shield style shade, plus color and pattern brought by the fantastic fabric. A stunning combination. We chose this trip a small pair of shades in blue and silver for a pair of lamps in a bedroom.
Angela hand sewing the lining of a shade while her sister looks on
Besides being a fantastic place to find the fabulous, Angela’s shop is warm and friendly. She loves to see people enjoy her work, and welcomes photography. It is fun to see Angela and her sister again on this trip….in their matching smocks and pearls.
Lamps in the shop of Angela Greco
Bobby and I outside the shop
A carved wooden lamp base with a fantastic Fortuny shade
Tags: Angela Greco, Bottega d'art, custom lamp shades, designer lamp shades, Fortuny, Fortuny fabrics, Italy, Shopping, shopping in Venice, Venice
Posted in Antiques, Artisans and Manufacturers, Design News, Fabrics, Lamp Shades, Lighting, Shopping, Travel | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Sofa after new pillows
An easy way to really freshen a room is to update a few decorative pillows. I always encourage investing in quality pieces of furniture that will stand the test of time. When it comes to upholstery, I want to use materials that will be durable as well as beautiful. Our den sofa was custom built for us about 17 years ago. It is a classic English arm sofa with small turned legs on the front edge, and upholstered in black suede. Through the years….with daily use….the suede has softened into a buttery leather with suedey areas still visible. It has a great patina, and is still in perfect condition. The decorative pillows were not so well for the wear. We added a new rug to the den a couple of years ago, and never updated the pillows. The ones we had worked, but they weren’t great. We had a pair of pillows made from an old Turkish rug, and a pair of pillows in a Kirk Brummel velvet plaid with tassel trim. The colors were dark on the black sofa, and it really needed brightening up. My solution, Christopher Hyland’s silk tiger velvet on two giant pillows and a pair of kidney pillows in Brunschwig and Fils Savonnerie Velvet fabric with a Lee Jofa tassel fringe. We did a simple construction on the pillows so they didn’t get too fancy. Just pleated corners and no trim on the tiger velvet; and the same pleated corner detail on the others, combined with the simple gold tassel fringe. The gold of the tiger velvet pops the gold in the Oushak carpet right out. This was a great update to the room, gave a fresh look, and was quick and easy to do.
Sofa before new pillows
Tags: Brunschwig and Fils, Christhopher Hyland, custom sofa, decorative pillows, English arm sofa, Kirk Brummell, Lee Jofa, Oushak carpet, quick makeover, silk tiger velvet, sofa pillows, suede sofa, tassel fringe, Tiger velvet, velvet fabrics
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Thursday, May 21st, 2009
Spring is a great time to start planning your outdoor living spaces. I can help you pull together the perfect look for your own unique setting by mixing and matching just the right elements for your home and garden.
There are more styles of outdoor fabrics and furniture than ever before. Outdoor fabrics have greatly improved even in the past couple of years. Although not completely maintenance free, they are fade and mildew resistant. Each group of products below contains a variety of furniture pieces to round out your collection with sofas, dining sets, lounge chairs, and more. Due to volume buying, I have access to great pricing structure with all my vendors and pass that savings along to my customers.
To get an idea of what is available, visit links to my vendors.
Tags: Andalusia Royal Lounge Chair, Archipelago, Bworn Jordan, Campaign Grande, Century Furniture, Eastlake Lounge Chair, Fabrics, fade resistent, Florentine Lounge Chair, Lloyd Flanders, mildew resistent, outdoor living spaces, Oxford
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Monday, May 18th, 2009
Tags: cotton, emroidered, interior design, linen, patterned fabric, silk, silk taffeta, velvet, window treatments, wool
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