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Interior Design: Triana Griffith | Paul Miller
It’s not every day that a design in the Shenandoah Valley is centered on art from Australia, but in this project, we married elements together that make for timeless beauty suitable for any corner of the globe. As with all journeys, this one began with a single step.
Our clients initially contacted us about a lamp they saw in the window of our showroom, but after speaking with us, quickly decided they wanted to utilize our design services and resources to ensure that elements came together in their new home in a way that provided comfort, while highlighting an unusual collection of art from around the world.
In the living room, color was driven by the dynamic Aboriginal Australian piece shown below. With shades of orange, green, and plum, the art afforded us a chance to develop a color palette rich, fresh, and unexpected. We chose sofas and tables with curving lines and organic textures to connect the space to the natural influences central to the collection. The embroidered pillows draw all the colors in the central art piece together, while matching window treatments and pillows carry more color on a luminous, ivory field with a silken hand.
To ensure that the room would be a comfortable space for 4-6 people, we carved out a symmetrical seating area that places a human-scaled square in an otherwise rectangular room. The nesting cocktail tables were custom made to our size requirements. These pieces and the handsomely tailored sofas are made in America by skilled artisans using sustainably sourced and renewable raw goods.
More art from Australia and a new piece from a local artist come together in a gallery wall arrangement over one of the sofas, finished with a hand-made wooden boomerang. And the floor lamp that initially attracted our client’s interest made its way with a partner into the room, together flanking the central painting handsomely and casting balanced lighting for relaxing evenings at home.
In a design such as this, with striking art and silhouettes, the goal was to chase the walls back with a light, airy color that does not compete for attention. In this project, the color that was perfect was Benjamin Moore’s Sea Pearl. The custom rug provides compatible brightness and more nature-inspired texture.
Here’s to the inspirations that make their way into our lives and homes.
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