Earlier this year we looked at a small interior project we were working on. The clients had asked for help with a fireplace wall, and it pretty much turned into a complete living room redo, including new paint, rug, furniture, art and lighting.
Well, once completed we moved right into the adjoining dining room. The living room and dining room basically become one room, so it was an easy transition to the new space. The family does a lot of entertaining, and didn't have ample room to store what they use...so in effect the dining room was doubling as a bar/refreshment area. (I knew I liked these people right off!) But unfortunately, neither function was working very efficiently.
The smallish room was cluttered with small tables and surfaces that were too easy to be used as receptacles for all kinds of things that could be stored away to relieve the visual confusion. And the art--much of which has family significance--was in need of a little editing and more appropriate placement.
We started with a simple design for a large built-in wall unit for storage of glassware and decorative serving pieces. Underneath are deep cabinets for storing liquor and larger serving trays and china that is rarely used. We designed the cabinet to accommodate their hanging glass rack so that this piece could be re-used.
The room was repainted in a shade just slightly lighter than the adjoining living room, since it has no windows for natural light.
We then began replacing the art and grouping it in ways that hopefully bring it greater attention.
Also, the wine cooler and adjacent cabinet were topped with the same marble that was used for the counter top on the new built-in unit. The room is too small to mix too many colors, surfaces or textures. This marble was also used on the mantle for the living room fireplace!
Once again, these are fairly simple changes that bring a great deal of order--and pleasure--to daily life. Time and money very well spent!
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