The interior design series here showcases my new passion in the arts. As most of you know, I am no stranger to maximalism and decoration…I just can’t help myself. Sure if a client wants a minimalistic style then I will provide that. There is beauty in art in all styles! Personally I adore the 19th Century interior and wanted to explore and widen my scope. This project has given me an opportunity to learn new skills, experiment with composition and apply my art to the interior. Enjoy and explore! If you need help with a room and are stuck? Reach out to me!: Contact
Bedroom renovation project
The bedroom before had a vintage wallpaper from the early 60s with a traditional flower rough printed pattern. Instead of tearing down the wallpaper which would have caused great damage to the integrity of the wall, it was decided to best leave the wallpaper and paint over it with a lighter colour. A lighter colour was chosen in order to let the rough pattern shine through, creating a vintage old english style feeling.
Below you can see the process of cleaning the old wall, taping all door frames and window stills in order to ensure a clean paint job. In the end, an old english red/rosé was chosen to ensure that during daylight the room is light and during the evening, a warm rich colour fills the room. At first a darker traditional red was considered but, one always has to consider how dark the room will be without daylight!
End results
After finishing the walls the next step begins: putting the pieces together! The old wooden cupboard was kept and given a new paint to freshen up the room even further. A pastel green/grey colour was chosen for the cupboard since it matched the metal bed. Next, existing paintings were chosen and arranged on the wall. To keep the old 19th Century english style, still life paintings in gold frames were chosen. To add a modern touch, contemporary art with no frames were added. The result?: A traditional yet fresh room that allows for variation!
The Hallway
Project hallway will be featured here soon.
The Bathroom
Project bathroom will be featured here soon