Whether bright and bold or muted and moody, Nashville's top designers took colorful cues in their designs this year. Here are some of our favorite heavenly-hued spaces.
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Paige Rumore
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Debbie Mathews: Antiques and Designs, LLC
“We were excited to help with the renovations of this Franklin farmhouse. The homeowners wanted a more transitional farmhouse feel that spoke to their beautiful surroundings and their love of the land. This powder room sits between the bar and kitchen and we wanted to give it some real personality. We first made the decision to use an antique French primitive table with a stone vessel sink. The table’s antique imperfections gave the space a sense of history and character. We have always loved Brunschwig and Fils Le Touche wallcovering and thought it would add just the right touch of whimsy. The wallcovering repeated that same warm and rich brown color found in the natural elements, keeping this small space cohesive. The sconces are vintage from Spain, and we loved the play of the organic, leafy design. The narrow Louis Philippe giltwood mirror elevates the space, and contrasts well with the more transitional wall-mounted brushed brass faucet. We believe that interest lies in the mixing of old and new!”
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Paige Rumore
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Anna M. Caro: CEO and Lead Interior Designer, MOTIV Interiors
“The goal for this space was to celebrate views to the surrounding woods, while keeping the feel of the interior very healing and heart-centered. The homeowners like to entertain and have unpredictable schedules, so crafting an efficient kitchen meant keeping a tight work triangle yet equipping it to really deliver for lively gatherings. The addition of the eight-foot slender island and dine-in seating area keeps the entire space open and flowing while allowing the cook to keep a bit of their own territory. The balance of natural materials and modern forms creates an overall feeling of sophistication within a lush and relaxing environment.”
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Darion Barnhart
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Brad Ramsey: Brad Ramsey Interiors
“My clients are young and fun. They moved to Nashville from NYC and also have a place in Palm Beach. They are constantly traveling; they collect art and wine and have great taste. When we were building the house together, we wanted to stay true to the traditional Tudor architecture but infuse some personality into it as well. From a powder room with monkey wallpaper to the hot pink cow art at the end of the entry hallway, they preferred bold statements over subtle. And nothing is more bold in this house than the paneled dining room painted in Benjamin Moore Dark Harbor. We decided the room should have traditional pieces that looked collected and found, including the chandelier and dining table, offset with modern pieces like the mirrored bar cabinets and the Ed Nash painting. But the magic is really the color palette utilizing the same color on the walls, ceiling, velvet chairs and drapery that we juxtaposed against the black and white patterns in the rug and decorative tape on the drapes. The result is sophisticated and fun, and my clients love entertaining in the space which makes me very happy to know!”
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Becky Rose Grinwald: Becky Rose Design
“The laundry is such a bright, happy place for that dreaded task, located at the end of an open concept space, on the second floor near all of the bedrooms for easy access. The client definitely was looking for a cheery feeling, as she spends so much time tending to the laundry and up-keep of the house. She also envisioned herself and the kids spending time chatting or relaxing in passing in this space, hence the window seat that also provides additional storage with the drawers beneath. The window seat was custom made for the unique shape it takes around the windowsills. The fabric is Duralee in a tidy geometric pattern and sea glass color. The cafe curtains provide privacy from the neighbors, but still allow for all that lovely natural light to pour in. The fabric of the cafe curtains is a lovely eyelet sheer. The artwork hung is painted by various artists, but the client herself is a talented artist and her artwork is featured all over the home! After pushing this client with deeper shades of blue on the millwork on the first floor, she was more receptive to using color on the cabinets in the laundry area and loved the tone I selected. The subway tile is one of my favorite products; it is an Italian-made tile with a modeled front that gives a lovely variation to the backsplash. The bright white quartz countertop is crisp and practical.”